Susan Mallery - Dear Reader Letter Feed https://susanmallery.com/ Find out what's happening with #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Susan Mallery! https://susanmallery.com/logo.jpg Susan Mallery - Dear Reader Letter Feed https://susanmallery.com/ Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - March 13, 2024 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-mar132024.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-mar132024.php For the Love of SummerYou already know about my first “Summer” book of the year...]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - February 22, 2024 Thu, 22 Feb 2024 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-feb222024.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-feb222024.php The Summer Book ClubTL;DR – Thanks for loving my book. I’m holding a fabulous giveaway...]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - February 13, 2024 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-feb132024.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-feb132024.php The Summer Book ClubThe Summer Book Club is out today—a brand-new novel that is one of the most joyful, feel-good stories I’ve ever written...]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - January 23, 2024 Tue, 23 Jan 2024 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-jan232024.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-jan232024.php The Summer Book ClubWe’re three weeks out from the February 13 release of The Summer Book Club, my brand-new story that you definitely haven’t read...]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - January 10, 2024 Wed, 10 Jan 2024 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-jan102024.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-jan102024.php The Summer Book ClubA couple of weeks before every new book release, I send a copy of that book to 200 lucky readers around the US...]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - January 3, 2024 Wed, 3 Jan 2024 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-jan032024.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-jan032024.php The Summer Book ClubHappy New Year! 2024 is shaping up to be a very exciting year for me...]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - December 13, 2023 Wed, 13 Dec 2023 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-dec132023.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-dec132023.php The Summer Book ClubRecently, I asked readers to tell me which one of my books from the last ten years they most wanted to read...]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - November 28, 2023 Tue, 28 Nov 2023 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-nov282023.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-nov282023.php Sweet SuccessI’m writing this note a few days before Thanksgiving, a little bleary eyed because my cat Alex woke me up at 1:40...]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - November 8, 2023 Wed, 8 Nov 2023 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-nov082023.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-nov082023.php The Summer Book ClubThank you to everyone who entered my recent website giveaway, and congratulations to the lucky winners...]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - October 26, 2023 Thu, 26 Oct 2023 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-oct262023.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-oct262023.php The Summer Book ClubBook friends are the best friends! There’s something almost magical about connecting with another person through a shared love of books...]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - October 19, 2023 Thu, 19 Oct 2023 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-oct192023.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-oct192023.php Wishing Tree Cookie CookbookI have two sweet treats for you—one, the absolutely free Wishing Tree Cookie Cookbook...]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - October 10, 2023 Tue, 10 Oct 2023 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-oct102023.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-oct102023.php Home Sweet ChristmasOne of my favorite holiday traditions that I have personally celebrated from the time I was in middle school is to read Christmas romances...]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - September 27, 2023 Wed, 27 Sep 2023 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-sep272023.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-sep272023.php Home Sweet ChristmasMr. Mallery and I took a recent trip to England, and I thought you might enjoy seeing some of the pictures...]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - September 13, 2023 Wed, 13 Sep 2023 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-sep132023.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-sep132023.php The Summer Book ClubAll my books are special to me, but some books are more special...]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - August 22, 2023 Tue, 22 Aug 2023 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-aug222023.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-aug222023.php The Summer Book ClubOMG, OMG, OMG, it’s pink! I am so thrilled to reveal the exciting cover of my next new book...]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - August 3, 2023 Thu, 3 Aug 2023 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-aug032023.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-aug032023.php The Summer Book ClubI am so excited to reveal the title of my next new book, which will be out in February:]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - July 5, 2023 Wed, 5 Jul 2023 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-jul052023.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-jul052023.php The Happiness PlanA reader, Anne W., asked me recently to recommend one of my books for her to take along on her summer vacation to the beach.]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - June 29, 2023 Thu, 29 Jun 2023 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-jun292023.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-jun292023.php The Happiness PlanThe good news just keeps coming! Once again, I am so touched and honored by how much you love my books.]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - June 20, 2023 Tue, 20 Jun 2023 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-jun202023.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-jun202023.php The Happiness PlanThe Happiness Plan is available today—a brand-new story of friendship and heartbreak and finding family.]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - June 6, 2023 Tue, 6 Jun 2023 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-jun062023.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-jun062023.php The Happiness PlanJust two weeks left until The Happiness Plan comes out! June 20 is the big day. And June 22 is another big day—that’s the day I’m holding my first live and in-person book signing in years.]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - May 23, 2023 Tue, 23 May 2023 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-may232023.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-may232023.php The Happiness PlanIn this newsletter: Get a signed copy of The Happiness Plan – and meet me in person!]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - April 26, 2023 Wed, 26 Apr 2023 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-apr262023.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-apr262023.php The Happiness PlanI miss you! It’s been a few years since I’ve done an in-person event, and I deeply miss connecting with my readers face-to-face and heart-to-heart.]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - March 16, 2023 Thu, 16 Mar 2023 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-mar162023.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-mar162023.php The Sister EffectRemember in my last newsletter, when I told you that I was really nervous about The Sister Effect release?]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - March 7, 2023 Tue, 7 Mar 2023 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-mar072023.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-mar072023.php The Sister EffectI have a new book in the world—a brand-new standalone story about two sisters finding their way back into one another’s hearts.]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - February 22, 2023 Wed, 22 Feb 2023 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-feb222023.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-feb222023.php The Sister EffectMy next book, The Sister Effect, is a celebration of the special bond of love between sisters.]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - February 14, 2023 Tue, 14 Feb 2023 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-feb142023.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-feb142023.php The Sister EffectWould you like a signed copy of my next book, The Sister Effect?]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - February 8, 2023 Wed, 8 Feb 2023 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-feb082023.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-feb082023.php The Sister EffectThere are some open slots on the Review Crew, and you’re invited to sign up!]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - January 24, 2023 Tue, 24 Jan 2023 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-jan242023.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-jan242023.php Married for a MonthI'm thrilled to tell you that a new edition of Married for a Month is available now after having been out of print for years.]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - January 4, 2023 Wed, 4 Jan 2023 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-jan042023.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-jan042023.php The Sister EffectHappy New Year! I hope your holidays were wonderful and relaxing and filled with love and laughter.]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - December 14, 2022 Wed, 14 Dec 2022 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-dec142022.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-dec142022.php Home Sweet ChristmasAll month, I’ve been inviting readers to share a favorite holiday tradition.]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - November 30, 2022 Wed, 30 Nov 2022 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-nov302022.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-nov302022.php The Happiness PlanIn this newsletter: Susan’s Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving in Home Sweet Christmas, Cover reveal: The Happiness Plan, How to get books as gifts]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - November 15, 2022 Tue, 15 Nov 2022 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-nov152022.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-nov152022.php Home Sweet ChristmasWith Thanksgiving right around the corner, we are officially in the holiday season!]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - October 25, 2022 Tue, 25 Oct 2022 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-oct252022.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-oct252022.php The Christmas Wedding GuestThe Christmas Wedding Guest, which came out last year in trade paperback, ebook and audiobook, is now available in mass market paperback.]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - October 13, 2022 Thu, 13 Oct 2022 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-oct132022.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-oct132022.php Home Sweet ChristmasIt’s always both exciting and terrifying to have a new book on the shelves.]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - October 4, 2022 Tue, 4 Oct 2022 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-oct042022.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-oct042022.php Home Sweet ChristmasIt’s time to visit to Wishing Tree—Home Sweet Christmas is out today, a brand-new love story!]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - September 21, 2022 Wed, 21 Sep 2022 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-sep212022.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-sep212022.php Home Sweet ChristmasOur return to Wishing Tree is right around the corner—Home Sweet Christmas will be out on October 4!]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - September 7, 2022 Wed, 7 Sep 2022 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-sep072022.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-sep072022.php Home Sweet ChristmasHome Sweet Christmas, my next book, will be out in less than a month!]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - August 23, 2022 Tue, 23 Aug 2022 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-aug232022.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-aug232022.php The Friendship ListDon’t you hate it when you accidentally buy the same book twice, because it’s been reissued with a different cover?]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - August 10, 2022 Wed, 10 Aug 2022 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-aug102022.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-aug102022.php The Sister EffectIn the lifecycle of a book, one very exciting moment is when I can tell my readers about it for the first time.]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - July 27, 2022 Wed, 27 Jul 2022 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-july272022.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-july272022.php Home Sweet ChristmasI believe that the fundamental guiding principle of the reading community is generosity.]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - July 13, 2022 Wed, 13 Jul 2022 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-july132022.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-july132022.php Home Sweet ChristmasYou better watch out, you better not cry—let’s all celebrate Christmas in July!]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - June 29, 2022 Wed, 29 Jun 2022 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-june292022.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-june292022.php The Boardwalk BookshopNow that you’ve read my two summer books—The Summer Getaway and The Boardwalk Bookshop—I have some recommendations for stories to keep those summer vibes going strong.]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - June 9, 2022 Thu, 9 Jun 2022 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-june092022.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-june092022.php The Boardwalk BookshopThank you so much to every reader who have rushed out to get The Boardwalk Bookshop for your summer book bag!]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - May 31, 2022 Wed, 31 May 2022 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-may312022.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-may312022.php The Boardwalk BookshopThe Boardwalk Bookshop is available today! This is a brand-new story of how friendship can change our lives for the better.]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - May 18, 2022 Wed, 18 May 2022 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-may182022.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-may182022.php The Boardwalk BookshopOne of the things that honors me most about being a writer is the way that readers open their hearts to me and share personal stories about themselves.]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - May 4, 2022 Wed, 4 May 2022 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-may042022.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-may042022.php The Boardwalk BookshopThe Boardwalk Bookshop release is right around the corner!]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - April 26, 2022 Tue, 26 Apr 2022 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-apr262022.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-apr262022.php The Summer GetawayRobyn Caldwell, the heroine of The Summer Getaway, is one of the most loving, nurturing moms I’ve ever written.]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - April 13, 2022 Wed, 13 Apr 2022 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-apr132022.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-apr132022.php The Summer GetawayTo those of you who celebrate, I wish you a Happy Easter and a Happy Passover!]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - March 24, 2022 Wed, 24 Mar 2022 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-mar242022.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-mar242022.php The Summer GetawayThe Summer Getaway has been out for just over a week, and I’m unbelievably honored by the way readers have embraced this book.]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - March 15, 2022 Tue, 15 Mar 2022 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-mar152022.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-mar152022.php The Summer GetawayThe Summer Getaway is available now—a brand-new, never-been-published book that you definitely haven’t read yet.]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - March 1, 2022 Tue, 1 Mar 2022 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-mar012022.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-mar012022.php The Summer GetawayThe release of The Summer Getaway is right around the corner, and you’re invited to my virtual book launch party.]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - February 16, 2022 Wed, 16 Feb 2022 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-feb162022.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-feb162022.php The Summer GetawayThere are five open slots on my Review Crew, and one of them could be yours!]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - February 2, 2022 Wed, 2 Feb 2022 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-feb022022.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-feb022022.php The Summer GetawayIn January, I invited you to nominate your favorite independent bookstore for a chance to win a gift card to that bookstore.]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - January 13, 2022 Thu, 13 Jan 2022 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-jan132022.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-jan132022.php The Summer GetawayIn a mere two months, my next book, The Summer Getaway, will be out—]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - January 4, 2022 Tue, 4 Jan 2022 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-jan042022.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-jan042022.php Vineyard at Painted MoonAs I’m writing this, Washington state is in the middle of a cold snap. We got hit by a big load of snow, and then a week of below-freezing weather.]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - October 26, 2021 Tue, 26 Oct 2021 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-oct262021.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-oct262021.php Happily This ChristmasWhat’s better than a Christmas romance? Two Christmas romances!]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - October 7, 2021 Thu, 7 Oct 2021 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-oct072021.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-oct072021.php The Christmas Wedding GuestThank you, thank you, thank you! I can’t tell you how much every email, every social media comment, and every online book review has meant to me over the past week.]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - September 28, 2021 Tue, 28 Sep 2021 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-sep282021.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-sep282021.php The Christmas Wedding GuestToday is my book birthday—not my birthday, but the book birthday of my brand-new book, The Christmas Wedding Guest!]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - September 15, 2021 Wed, 15 Sep 2021 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-sep152021.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-sep152021.php The Christmas Wedding Guest ornamentThank you to everyone who entered my 5,000 Wishing Tree ornament giveaway! I’m so honored by your excitement for my new series of Christmas romances.]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - September 8, 2021 Wed, 8 Sep 2021 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-sep082021.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-sep082021.php The Christmas Wedding Guest ornamentThe debut of The Christmas Wedding Guest is right around the corner, on September 28. To celebrate the launch of Wishing Tree, my new series of heartwarming, witty Christmas stories, I’m hosting a massive giveaway—]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - August 25, 2021 Wed, 25 Aug 2021 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-aug252021.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-aug252021.php The Christmas Wedding GuestIt’s exactly four months until Christmas, and I have a fun way to celebrate! Every time I release a new book, I invite members of my mailing list to sign up for a chance to be on my Review Crew.]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - August 5, 2021 Thu, 5 Aug 2021 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-aug052021.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-aug052021.php The Summer GetawayEvery book goes through a series of milestones—first draft, revisions, that kind of thing. One of the most exciting milestones in the life of a book is the cover reveal—and I am absolutely in love with the cover of The Summer Getaway, my first book of next year!]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - July 27, 2021 Tue, 27 Jul 2021 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-july272021.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-july272021.php Sunshine and MargotHappy mid-summer! It’s been a hot one here in the Pacific Northwest. But it hasn’t affected me too much—I’m an inside girl. Air conditioning is my friend!]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - July 1, 2021 Thu, 1 Jul 2021 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-july012021.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-july012021.php Say You'll StayI hope your summer is going well. Seattle had a record-breaking heat wave this past weekend—over 100 degrees for several days, which we are not used to in the Pacific Northwest.]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - June 16, 2021 Wed, 16 Jun 2021 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-june162021.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-june162021.php Say You'll StayHope your summer is going well so far, and that you’re enjoying a little more freedom than last year. I’m not ready for lots of travel yet, but Mr. Mallery and I do have a nice summer getaway planned.]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - June 3, 2021 Thu, 3 Jun 2021 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-june032021.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-june032021.php The StepsistersIt's official! The Stepsisters is a bestseller! It hit #21 on the USA TODAY bestsellers list, which tracks every genre and format of book on a single list.]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - May 25, 2021 Tue, 25 May 2021 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-may252021.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-may252021.php The StepsistersToday is finally the day that you get to meet The Stepsisters! My new book is out today in paperback, ebook and audiobook.]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - May 13, 2021 Thu, 13 May 2021 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-may142021.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-may142021.php The StepsistersRelease day for The Stepsisters is right around the corner (May 25), which means we’ve officially reached the moment when my nerves spring into high-anxiety mode.]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - April 27, 2021 Tue, 27 April 2021 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-apr272021.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-apr272021.php Susan MalleryBefore Summer Ends is available today in print and ebook! It came out in September 2020 as an Audible exclusive, so if you haven’t listened to it between September and now, you haven’t read it.]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - April 20, 2021 Tue, 20 April 2021 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-apr202021.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-apr202021.php Susan MalleryEvery time I release a new book, I invite readers to sign up for the open slots on my Review Crew. What’s the Review Crew, you ask? It’s a group of 200 lucky readers who get each of my new releases for free—in print!]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - March 30, 2021 Tue, 30 March 2021 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-mar302021.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-mar302021.php Susan MalleryLong before I ever thought about writing, I was a reader. Voracious. When I was a little girl, my parents realized that sending me to my bedroom was no punishment because that’s where all my books were.]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - March 3, 2021 Wed, 3 March 2021 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-mar032021.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-mar032021.php Susan MalleryIn the scenic Cascade Mountains of Washington state, just fifteen miles from the Canadian border, there’s a festive little town named Wishing Tree, the most romantic place to fall in love. Later this year, I will debut the brand-new series, the Wishing Tree romances.]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - February 19, 2021 Fri, 19 February 2021 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-feb192021.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-feb192021.php Susan MalleryI’m feeling a bit overwhelmed right now—in a good way. A very good way. I was a little worried about how readers would feel about The Vineyard at Painted Moon because I went in some unexpected directions with this book.]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - February 9, 2021 Tue, 9 February 2021 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-feb092021.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-feb092021.php One Night OnlyThe Vineyard at Painted Moon is out TODAY—a brand-new standalone novel that’s been billed as the perfect blend of love, family and wine. I thought it would be really interesting to write about a female winemaker—still very much a male-dominated profession.]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - January 27, 2021 Wed, 27 January 2021 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-jan272021.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-jan272021.php One Night OnlyWe’re almost a year into the pandemic, and it’s hard. Really hard. I know how fortunate I am at how much less my life has been disrupted than others’. I don’t have children to suddenly homeschool. I’ve been working from home since I first graduated college and started writing. And because people need happy books more than ever, I’ve been getting the most heartwarming letters from readers, telling me how my books have lifted their spirits and provided a much-needed escape. I can’t tell you how much that means to me, truly.]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - January 13, 2021 Wed, 13 January 2021 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-jan132021.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-jan132021.php One Night OnlyIn this Newsletter: The Vineyard at Painted Moon Review Crew, Release Day Party.]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - December 29, 2020 Tue, 29 December 2020 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-dec292020.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-dec292020.php One Night OnlyWe’re almost to the end of a year that has felt like ten. As I reflect on 2020, one of the things I’m most grateful for is you, my readers. Your friendship through the pandemic has been a real bright spot for me. I’m always looking for ways to thank you.]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - December 16, 2020 Wed, 16 December 2020 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-dec162020.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-dec162020.php One Night OnlyIt’s less than two months until my next book comes out, and I am sooo excited for you to read The Vineyard at Painted Moon! My editor at Harlequin told me that she feels like this book marks a powerful shift in my storytelling, and I’m very curious to see whether you agree.]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - December 10, 2020 Thu, 10 December 2020 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-dec102020.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-dec102020.php Holiday SocialI love my readers, and I miss seeing you! The holidays are a time to connect with the people who mean the most to us, so I thought it would be fun to host an online Holiday Social.]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - December 2, 2020 Wed, 2 December 2020 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-dec022020.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-dec022020.php Free readsIn this Newsletter: Free reads from Jill Shalvis and me, Meet me, Brenda Novak and Lee Tobin McClain (virtual event), 2020 New Books]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - November 11, 2020 Wed, 11 November 2020 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-nov112020.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-nov112020.php Happily This ChristmasI’m all about feel-good. I write feel-good books with a guaranteed happy ending. It’s what I like to read, and what I like to write.]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - October 28, 2020 Wed, 28 October 2020 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-oct282020.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-oct282020.php Happily This ChristmasA reader asked me recently whether I would ever consider writing a book set at Halloween, since I have so many books set during the Christmas season. I thought about it for a moment. Halloween can be fun. Last year, I dressed as Millie the Giraffe from Happily Inc at the book signing at Nora Roberts’ Turn the Page Bookstore.]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - October 8, 2020 Thu, 8 October 2020 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-oct082020.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-oct082020.php Happily This ChristmasThank you so much for loving Happily Inc—and especially Happily This Christmas, which came out last week. Yay for getting into the Christmas spirit a little early this year. We need as much joy as we can get. It’s good to feel good!]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - September 29, 2020 Tue, 29 September 2020 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-sept292020.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-sept292020.php Happily This ChristmasSo many of you have been clamoring for Wynn’s story that I know you’ll be excited to hear this: Happily this Christmas is available today! You’ll finally find out why Wynn refused to commit to Jasper—or any man—as all the mysteries of her past are revealed.]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - September 9, 2020 Wed, 9 September 2020 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-sept092020.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-sept092020.php Happily This ChristmasI’m a lucky woman, and it’s largely because of you and readers like you. Every day, I get to go to my office and spin stories. My job is to feel, and to make you feel. I never take it for granted. I’m grateful every day that, because you love my books, I get to keep writing them. Thank you.]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - September 3, 2020 Thu, 3 September 2020 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-sept032020.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-sept032020.php Before Summer EndsDo I have a surprise for you! A brand-new story that I’ve told no one about until just this moment.]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - August 20, 2020 Thu, 20 August 2020 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-aug202020.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-aug202020.php The Friendship ListI have a gift to offer you later in the newsletter, but first I wanted to get a little chatty.]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - August 13, 2020 Thu, 13 August 2020 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-aug132020.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-aug132020.php The Friendship ListDid you know that The Friendship List was inspired by something a reader said to me? A reader asked me to write a book about empty nesters. At first, the idea didn’t resonate with me, until I thought, “What if it’s not ‘they’ but ‘she’?]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - August 4, 2020 Tue, 4 August 2020 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-aug042020.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-aug042020.php The Friendship ListAt long last, The Friendship List is available now! This feel-good celebration of friendship is the perfect summer beach book, an escape.]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - July 21, 2020 Tue, 21 July 2020 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-july212020.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-july212020.php Book TourWeddings are on my mind because A Fool’s Gold Wedding is out today—a brand-new Fool’s Gold romance! I wrote this story to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Fool’s Gold.]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - July 8, 2020 Wed, 8 July 2020 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-july082020.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-july082020.php Book TourI am thrilled to announce my Virtual Book Tour for The Friendship List. So often, readers tell me they wish I would come to their town. Well, now I can do you one better than that—I’ll be coming right into the living room of every reader who signs up for one of the events below via your computer or tablet.]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - July 1, 2020 Wed, 1 July 2020 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-july012020.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-july012020.php Review CrewIt’s July, and that means we’re halfway through 2020—and what a year it’s been. At times it’s been challenging to focus on writing and not get caught up in my own emotions about everything that’s happening. But I keep on because I think what I do is important. I know it is. Readers need happy stories as an escape.]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - June 9, 2020 Tue, 9 June 2020 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-june092020.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-june092020.php Virtual BooksigningRead the whole newsletter so you don’t miss out on my giveaway. I am so excited to talk to Susan Elizabeth Phillips this week—and you’re invited to join us!]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - May 25, 2020 Mon, 25 May 2020 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-may252020.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-may252020.php Virtual BooksigningI’ve never been to a book signing with 1,000 people before—until last week’s stop on my virtual book tour. Although I really miss being able to connect with my readers face-to-face right now, it’s pretty wonderful to be able to reach so many of you at one time.]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - May 19, 2020 Tue, 19 May 2020 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-may192020.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-may192020.php Virtual BooksigningThis Thursday, Elin Hilderbrand, Mary Kay Andrews and I will bring the beach to YOU with a live video Q&A. Join from the comfort of your home—in your jammies with no makeup is fine because you won’t be on camera.]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - May 6, 2020 Wed, 6 May 2020 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-may062020.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-may062020.php Virtual BooksigningIn this Newsletter: The Friendship List Virtual Tour (join from home), How to Get an Autographed Bookplate for The Friendship List, A Gift for You (free magazine), The Friendship List Goodie Bag Giveaway (2,000 winners), Get the Books You Want for Mother’s Day]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - April 14, 2020 Tue, 14 April 2020 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-april142020.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-april142020.php The Friendship ListIn this Newsletter: Big news about The Friendship List, Giveaways & Virtual Book Tour—you won’t believe who’s joining in! Life with fluffy cats]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - April 1, 2020 Wed, 1 April 2020 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-april012020.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-april012020.php Sisters By Choice QuiltI’m holding my readers close as I write. You’re in my heart, every day. I know this is one of the most challenging times the world has gone through, and we’re living through it.]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - March 11, 2020 Wed, 11 March 2020 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-march112020.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-march112020.php Sisters By Choice Readers GuideIn this Newsletter: What I’m writing now (coming in 2021), The Friendship List, Sisters by Choice book club, St. Patrick’s Day Giveaway]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - February 20, 2020 Thu, 20 February 2020 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-feb202020.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-feb202020.php Fresh Beginnings GiveawayIn this Newsletter: Susan’s New Book, Fresh Beginnings Giveaway, Coming Soon]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - February 11, 2020 Tue, 11 February 2020 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-feb112020.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-feb112020.php Sisters Like UsIn this Newsletter: New Book from Susan Mallery, Heartwarming Reader Stories]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - January 21, 2020 Tue, 21 January 2020 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-jan212020.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-jan212020.php Sisters Like UsIn this Newsletter: Giveaway Winners, Sisters by Choice Review Crew Signups, How to Access the Contest Page, Coming Soon, Join my private Facebook Group]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - January 7, 2020 Tue, 7 January 2020 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-jan072020.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-jan072020.php Robyn CarrIn this Newsletter: New book from Robyn Carr, Giveaway + How to Access the Contest Page, Coming Soon]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - December 9, 2019 Mon, 9 December 2019 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-dec092019.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-dec092019.php ContestThis Christmas, how would you like to receive 9 books in the mail from 9 bestselling authors? What if each author also sent you a personal gift specially chosen just for you?]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - November 20, 2019 Wed, 20 November 2019 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-nov202019.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-nov202019.php Cover RevealIn this newsletter: Getting in the Christmas Spirit, Sisters by Choice Sweepstakes, Cover Reveal: The Friendship List (summer 2020), Gift Registry for Book Lovers]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - October 31, 2019 Thu, 31 October 2019 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-oct222019.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-oct222019.php New Book from Susan MalleryIn this newsletter: Thank you, readers!, Special Offer from Walmart, Sign up to receive a Christmas card from me, A special treat (no trick) for my Fool’s Gold fans]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - October 22, 2019 Tue, 22 October 2019 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-oct222019.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-oct222019.php New Book from Susan MalleryIt’s here! It’s here! Meant to Be Yours, a brand new Happily Inc romance, is out today. And it includes a bonus novella—A Very Merry Princess—so you’ll get two heartwarming romances in one wonderful book.]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - October 9, 2019 Wed, 9 October 2019 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-oct092019.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-oct092019.php A Gift from Susan MalleryWe’re just a few short weeks away from the release of my next brand new Happily Inc romance, Meant to Be Yours. Thriller writer Jasper Dembenski has decided it’s time to give his hero a love interest—but he needs to shadow wedding planner Renee Grothen to get inside a woman’s mind.]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - September 17, 2019 Tue, 17 September 2019 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-sept172019.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-sept172019.php When We Found Home out in mass market paperbackAs you’re reading this, I’m on a cruise in northern Europe with my husband, and I thought you’d like to see some pictures. But first, I have to tell you some very exciting book news...]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - August 28, 2019 Wed, 28 August 2019 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-aug282019.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-aug282019.php Susan Mallery contestWow! It’s the end of August. How did that happen????? This year is just flying by. Sometimes it’s nice to sit someplace quiet with no electronic devices nearby and reflect.]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - August 14, 2019 Wed, 14 August 2019 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-aug142019.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-aug142019.php Susan Mallery booksigningI'm thrilled to be heading back to Boonsboro, Maryland on October 26 for a book signing alongside Nora Roberts at her bookstore, Turn the Page. The timing is perfect, since the next Happily Inc book, Meant to Be Yours, comes out on October 22.]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - July 30, 2019 Tue, 30 June 2019 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-july302019.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-july302019.php New book from Susan MallerySisters Like Us is now available in mass market paperback! This book came out in trade paperback, ebook and audiobook in 2018 to some fabulous reviews.]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - July 10, 2019 Wed, 10 June 2019 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-july102019.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-july102019.php News from Susan MalleryWe're deep in the heart of summer, my favorite time of year. Especially here in Seattle. There are a thousand shades of green on the trees, color everywhere you look. Of course, we still have more than our fair share of rainy days here. It's funny how much sunshine affects me even when I'm inside. I'm still a California girl at heart, I guess.]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - June 20, 2019 Thu, 20 June 2019 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-june202019.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-june202019.php New Susan Mallery Book AvailableI have happy news to share—The Summer of Sunshine & Margot debuted at #15 on the New York Times bestsellers list for print and ebook fiction, and at #25 on the USA Today bestsellers list, which tracks every genre and format of book on a single list—fiction, nonfiction, hardcover, paperback, ebook…]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - June 11, 2019 Tue, 11 June 2019 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-june112019.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-june112019.php New Susan Mallery Book AvailableThe Summer of Sunshine and Margotis available today! This is the first time in print for this standalone story of fraternal twin sisters who will soon discover that love doesn't wait until you're ready.]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - May 29, 2019 Wed, 29 May 2019 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-may292019.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-may292019.php Susan Mallery BooksigningAs you know, my next book, The Summer of Sunshine and Margot, comes out in about a month. (Yayyyy!!!!!) To celebrate, my webmaster created a gorgeous new website with lots of fun bonus content to help make the book come to life. For example, the hero lives in a former monastery that has been converted into a mansion, and the new website has floorplans of the former monastery and of the current home. Visit SunshineandMargot.com now and let me know what you think!]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - May 21, 2019 Tue, 21 May 2019 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-may212019.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-may212019.php Susan Mallery BooksigningThe release of The Summer of Sunshine & Margot is right around the corner, and there are some open spots on the Review Crew.]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - May 10, 2019 Fri, 10 May 2019 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-may102019.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-may102019.php Win a magnet from Susan MalleryAs you know, my next book, The Summer of Sunshine and Margot, comes out in about a month. (A month?? Yay!) Check out all the fun bonus content at the book's beautiful new website, SunshineandMargot.com. I think it's just about the brightest and happiest place on the web. I love the cover of this book so much that I had gorgeous epoxy magnetic-back lapel pins made—and I have 200 of them to give away!]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - April 30, 2019 Tue, 30 Apr 2019 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-apr302019.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-apr302019.php When We Found HomeI'm going on book tour this summer, and I want to meet YOU! Keep reading for all the details. But first. . . When We Found Home is now available in paperback! This book originally came out last year in hardcover, ebook and audiobook and got rave reviews from critics.]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - April 15, 2019 Mon, 15 Apr 2019 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-apr152019.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-apr152019.php Win a piece of artThe countdown has begun! In less than 60 days, The Summer of Sunshine and Margot will be out in hardcover, ebook, and audiobook. My webmaster has put a fun countdown clock on the home page at SusanMallery.com, so check in anytime you're wondering, "How long now? How long now?"]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - April 4, 2019 Thu, 04 Apr 2019 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-apr042019.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-apr042019.php Spring Readers GiveawayAfter a long, hard winter, spring is finally here, and it’s time to celebrate! I’ve teamed up with an amazing group of authors to bring you the Spring Reader Giveaway. Four readers will win a $25 gift card, and the grand prize winner will receive a $150 gift card to the bookstore of her choice. Plus, you just might discover a book (or ten) to read this spring!]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - March 26, 2019 Tue, 26 Mar 2019 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-mar262019.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-mar262019.php The Best of FriendsThank you to all of my most enthusiastic readers for grabbing California Girls, and for all of your messages to let me know how much you loved it! I'm hosting a special contest to say thank you, so keep reading. I'm honored by your response to my story of three sisters who are dumped by the men in their lives, and the way they rally together, overcome and flourish.]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - March 7, 2019 Thu, 07 Mar 2019 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-mar072019.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-mar072019.php ContestThank you to all of my most enthusiastic readers for grabbing California Girls, and for all of your messages to let me know how much you loved it! I'm hosting a special contest to say thank you, so keep reading. I'm honored by your response to my story of three sisters who are dumped by the men in their lives, and the way they rally together, overcome and flourish.]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - February 26, 2019 Tue, 26 Feb 2019 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-feb262019.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-feb262019.php Attention Book ClubsDear Reader, It's my book birthday!!! California Girls, a brand-new standalone women's fiction, is available today. If you enjoy stories about sisters who have each other's backs, you're going to love this book! It's the first one I've ever set in the area where I grew up, in the San Fernando Valley area of Greater Los Angeles.]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - February 12, 2019 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-feb122019.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-feb122019.php Win a Signed Copy!Dear Reader, Happy Valentine's Day! I have a special gift for you. Read on. . . It may not surprise you to know that I love Valentine's Day. Everything about it makes my romance-writer's heart do the happy dance. My husband and I met in the late '90s. Long before Match.com or eHarmony, we met in an AOL chat room.]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - February 5, 2019 Tue, 05 Feb 2019 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-feb052019.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-feb052019.php California GirlsDear Reader, The release of California Girls is only three weeks away, and there are some open spots on the Review Crew. Keep reading! I couldn't be more excited to get this book into your hands (with a dash of nerves thrown in.) This is a standalone women's fiction novel about three sisters who are dumped the same week, and how they each deal with the fallout in very different ways. Cosmopolitan Magazine featured California Girls as a book you should read in February, and hey—don't you do everything Cosmo says you should do?]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - January 29, 2019 Tue, 29 Jan 2019 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-jan292019.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-jan292019.php Secrets of the Tulip SistersDear Reader, My first book of 2019 isn't a new one--it' the mass market paperback reissue of Secrets of the Tulip Sisters--and it's out today! If you missed this book when it first came out in hardcover, or if you borrowed it from your library and would like to have it for your personal collection, now's your chance. I think the characters of Kelly and Olivia Murphy will stick with you.]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - January 16, 2019 Wed, 11 Jan 2019 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-jan162019.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-jan162019.php Super Giveaway for California Girls Release!Dear Reader, When I was first discussing the Super Giveaway with the team at Harlequin, we were trying to decide what prize my readers would most like to win. The answer we came up with was More Books! The purpose of the giveaway is to build awareness about California Girls, which comes out on February 26.]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - January 2, 2019 Wed, 02 Jan 2019 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-jan022019.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-jan022019.php Susan's Freebies PageDear Reader, Whew! The crazy, hectic holidays are behind us. I adore the Christmas season, but I also treasure the days immediately afterward, when my world goes quiet and I have time to relax. There's nothing quite as cozy as leaning back with your feet up, and a cat purring in your lap. Fuzzy slippers optional.]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - December 12, 2018 Wed, 12 Dec 2018 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-dec122018.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-dec122018.php Super Giveaway for California Girls Release!Dear Reader, I hope you're enjoying the holiday season and are looking forward to lots of time with the people you love. During this season when many of us get rushed and harried, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed, so I encourage you to schedule quiet time to reflect and hey, maybe read a good book.]]> Dear Reader Letter from Susan Mallery - November 28, 2018 Wed, 28 Nov 2018 08:00:00 CST https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-nov282018.php https://susanmallery.com/dearreader/reader-letter-nov282018.php 2018 BRASS CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT GIVEAWAYDear Reader, As you know, I hold a lot of contests. In fact, later in this email, I'll announce my annual brass Christmas ornament giveaway--with 300 winners! Even so, I'm always looking for ways that I can do something nice for all my readers. And wow, thanks to the work of my amazing webmaster Shelley, I think you're going to love my latest gift. I am so very proud to present the new SAVE YOUR BOOK LIST feature!]]>