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SPECIAL EDITION, GIVEAWAY, AND WINNER!

ANNOUNCEMENT!

The Loving Dark Men AUDIOBOOK is now up for pre-order at Audible and Amazon! Links are below.

And the narrators for this book are the AMAZING Desiree Ketchum and James Cavenaugh! 

ALSO… I HAVE A WINNER for the first cover reveal giveaway and it is ELIZABETH E!

She has been emailed and has responded.

CONGRATS AGAIN, ELIZABETH!

 

First off, here’s Special Edition Cover #2! My 25 YO son says this one is his favorite because it has warm tones. I like warms tone too, that’s why I tried this out when I was designing the cover. In fact, I typically choose warm tones over cool ones, but in this case I was loving the “midnight vibe” of the cover I chose to be the main face of the story. So this one has been relegated to special-edition status.

 

 

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PREORDER LOVING DARK MEN TODAY!

DESCRIPTION:

A man lures a woman into the woods.
Another ruins the life of his best friend.
And yet another strings them along like puppets.

Dark men.
They are intriguing, and charming, and powerful.
They are changing the world.
They are changing themselves.
They are playing with lust, and love, and fear, and loathing.
Addicted to each other, to their secret, to the seduction, to the sex.
It’s a crash in the making.
And yes, it’s on purpose.
These men are dark.
And this is the messy story of how Nova Ryan loves them.

Loving Dark Men is a seductive romantic thriller that will have you turning pages well past your bedtime. A standalone book by New York Times bestselling author, JA Huss.

THIS BOOK WILL RELEASE INTO KINDLE UNLIMITED ON JULY 26, 2022. 

THIS IS A STANDALONE BOOK! IT IS NOT PART OF A SERIES AND NOT PART OF ANY OF MY OTHER WORLDS.

IT WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER ON NOOK, KOBO, AND APPLE UNTIL JULY 24, MIDNIGHT. AFTER THAT IT WILL NO LONGER BE FOR SALE ANYWHERE BUT AMAZON. 

PRE-ORDER AVAILABLE NOW

How’s the weather where you are? I know I have a lot of readers in Aus and NZ, so happy winter to you guys! It’s been super-hot here lately. And by super-hot I mean upper eighties. 🙂 This is frickin’ heat wave at my altitude. Tomorrow, not at my house, but down in the little town, it’s gonna get to 91 degrees! That’s really hot for here. When I lived a little bit east of here, before I bought this house, it was in the nineties on a regular basis. But I am over a 1000 feet higher in elevation now, and on the Palmer Divide, so we generally have mild summers. I have AC but it doesn’t work that great so I never use it. If I open my windows there is always a wind going by.

Anyway, I have a question for you guys. I’ve been thinking about this story for about two years now – I’ll just tell you what it’s called—it’s hardly an original title. It’s called Love Thy Enemy and it’s obviously an enemies-to-lovers romance. This is NOT A CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE. That’s just not the idea I have in my head. Which means it will be paranormal romance, sci-fi romance, or dystopian romance.

At first I imagined it as a cyborg/kidnapping/captive kind of story set in a time of war. And I like that. I have a whole world built around this idea in my brain shelves and it’s pretty cool.

But then… then I got the idea to make it more dystopian than sci-fi. I have never really written a dystopian book. Some people thought Junco was dystopian, but it doesn’t qualify because even though the world is super fucked up, it’s not about the politics or how the people are financially suppressed and have little freedom, it’s about something else entirely.

So now I’m thinking I would really like to write a dystopian. I don’t crowdsource anything, so even if 100% of you say I should do the SF romance, I still might write something else. Haha. But then again, maybe the SF is the way to go? I did build an entire world in that SF idea and it’s got some really spicy elements to it that probably won’t work if the dude is not an alien. So I can’t just adapt my story over to a dystopian, ya know? I’d have to change it all up.

I’m not in a hurry to write this book, it’s just a side project I’m casually working on. So I figured I’d ask you guys for your opinions. What do you think? SF romance? Or dystopian romance?

If you don’t understand what dystopian is, it’s like 1984/Brave New World/Blade Runner/The Matrix. The story world revolves around common people being used for a bigger agenda they have no interest in and it’s usually set just far enough in the future to freak people out. lol

And I guess I *could* make it a paranormal romance. But I’m already writing the vampire story which already has an enemies-to-lovers element to it. So I don’t think I want to start something new in that same vein.

If you are not interested in either of these genres, don’t worry. I always have a dark contemporary romance on my schedule. There is another book in the SICK HEART WORLD coming up in 2023. (Not a book 2, just another standalone)

AND OMG!!

I have a HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT that I totally forgot to put in the last newsletter – JOHNATHAN McCLAIN and I are writing another book together! We’re under contract with Podium Publishing (the people who publish most of my audiobooks) to write a ROM COM! I know what you’re thinking… Julie doesn’t write rom coms. But bitches, I am actually very fuckin’ funny. And Johnathan is fall-over funny. And let me tell you, this idea is cute-as-fuck. CAF, as my people like to say. You’re going to LOVE it.

If you’re wondering when our final book in the Shape of Love series is going to be done, well, it’s nearly there. So expect another announcement about that soon.

Obviously, Johnathan and I will have a lot more updates in the near future on this joint venture of ours. So stay tuned for that.

OK, back to my question…

So what do you think? SF or Dystopian? Or maybe both? Leave me a comment BELOW and you will automatically be entered to win this week’s giveaway prize which is HUGE and includes ALL THREE DUST-JACKET HARDCOVERS that have been revealed so far!

Thanks!
Julie
JA Huss

ENTER TO WIN:
ALL THREE DUST-JACKET HARDCOVERS (signed)
$100 Gift Card
Huston Kitchen towel
Magnets
Stickers
Gift Bag

JUST LEAVE A COMMENT AND ANSWER MY QUESTION TO ENTER!

Should my side-project genre be:

SF Enemies-to-lovers romance 

OR

Dystopian Enemies-to-lovers romance?

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    2. I say Hello write your Dystopian Book 📕! I think it will be amazing going to the future and how you will dream up such futuristic world, and the characters you will create…..

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  2. Is there such a thing as a sy-fy/dystopian hybrid? Sytopian? Like, it has aliens but there’s other shit going down, too, that affects all involved…. Or maybe I just need more sleep? Either way, I’m here for it! Thanks for the chance to win this great bundle.

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  3. I haven’t read much if any dystopian but I know in my heart that if you write it I will love it. Thanks for the chance. You do great Roscommon. Sexpert Pierced !

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  8. Dystopian sounds exciting, but really it doesn’t matter. I read all the words you write. A romcom with Jonathan made me giggle and I usually don’t giggle. It’s hot and very dry in northern Pennsylvania. We need rain so badly. My lawn is crunchy. I laughed last week when you were walking in your pasture because every step you took made a crunchy sound. That’s my lawn and it’s not normal.

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  14. Hey Julie and thanks for the chance. I think I prefer dystopian over Sci_fi, had to listen to too much Star Trek due to hubby liking it so well!!! Have a good week.

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  18. Dystopian enemies to lovers sound very interesting!!! If I’m honest SF isn’t my thing. Have only read a hand full. 😉💋💞

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  20. I would saySci Fi Due to I don’t care for Dystopian. All your books are really good so if you write it I’ll usually like it

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  23. I’m a huge fan of dystopian fiction and you could do it so very well. P. S. Dystopian stories move easily to television, don’t they? Do it!!

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  25. I’m not big on either genre. But it seems not to matter when it comes to your writing. Just give me all the words, and I will read them. 🥰❤️

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  27. We just got back from San Diego and it was never above 70 and mostly cloudy (I like it a bit warmer and sunnier at the beach, but it was still super fun). Yesterday afternoon my car said it was 117 out (Phx) and the a/c at home seems to be running constantly. I don’t like it when it’s this hot. I think a combined sci-fi/dystopian would be awesome – I know I’ll enjoy whatever you write!

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  29. I love a combo. As a teen Brave New World was the first eye opening book of Corruption and Power I read. Then I read Animal Farm and Dune. That set my path in life. I have since watched people of Government and Power with questions and a side-eye. Plus you are funny as hell. I’ll take your version of RomCom any day. I loved Sexpert and Pierced. “You’ve been Pierced” hahaha

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  31. I say write what you feel!!! I always love your books no matter what so I will be excited to read either one!!!! I can’t wait for that next book in The shape of Love series too !!How exciting so many new books to look forward too📚❤️

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  32. Love your books. I read sitting around the pool at 7 PM. It’s shaded then. It’s been hot in Ohio, but it’s raining today. Much needed. My grass is crunchy

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  33. Hi Julie
    Our weather here in Chicago is raining and overcast, which is good, because we really need rain. Temperature today is supposed to be 76 with low’s around 65.

    Okay just my two cents here, but SF/paranormal enemies to lovers all the way 🖤🔥🖤
    I recently read this crazy monster romance, that’s been on my tbr shelf forever, and I have to say, it was funny and hot! I had never heard of this author before, but I swear I just didn’t see myself getting into this story. Well, I was wrong!!😂.
    Anyway let me get back on topic, I did see Johnathan’s post in Shrikes and I literally started shouting and jumping around the house, my son stopped his recording and came out of his room and said what is going on??? 🤣😂 I’m all Julie and Johnathan are back together and working on another book!!!!! He’s like, ummm 🧐, I’m trying to record my video to upload so, I can get paid, you need to keep it down out here! 🤣😂😜

    Have yourself a fantabulous day and I’m super excited for Loving Dark Men to drop into Apple books 😍
    I absolutely love all of these gorgeous covers and whom ever wins these awesome prizes are going to love them 😍😍🖤♥️🖤
    Thank you for the update’s and thank you for the chance at all the fabulousness 😊

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  35. I am actually looking forward to the rom com! It is winter here down under but the sun has been shining and it’s been a pretty mild winter for us in the west.

    Hubby loves your books too. He would vote dystopian for sure.

    Looking forward to more updates.

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  37. “But bitches, I am actually very fuckin’ funny.” Ahahaha! Yes, you are! Both of you! 🙂 🙂 💜💜💜
    Ok. Dystopian.

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  38. My current weather is amazing tropical breezes overlooking a beach in Turks and Caicos. A beach I unfortunately can’t enjoy because I managed to break my ankle on the second day of our vacation. Jet ski tour: 0/10 DO NOT RECOMMEND. At least I’m getting lots of reading time while laid up with a beautiful view.

    As far as which to write, I want to read the story that you have in your head, whatever that may be. I have loved everything you’ve written so far, so I’m all in with anything. I’m also really excited for another romcom with Johnathan!! I could use a little humor right now 🫤.

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  40. SF ENEMIES-TO-LOVERS ROMANCE!! But you’ll create whatever world you choose and it’ll be amazing 🤩

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  41. I love any story about enemies to friends. I am in Charleston, SC and it’s hot and humid. We have a shower every late afternoon. Thanks for the chance.

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  42. Dystopia for sure. I think the syfi is ok but a dystopia/thriller with some Julie nastiness would be awesome.

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  46. Ooohhhh this is a hard one but I think I would lean more towards the SF version.

    Our weather here in Oregon has been awesome!!! I’m ALWAYS cold, so I am just soaking up all this heat🤣🤣.

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  47. I think anything you would choose to write would be what I would read but if I had to choose I would choose dystopia enemies to lovers. Thank you for all you write, I have enjoyed all of them!

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  48. Okay so my vote between the two is SF, but my true vote it PNR even though it wasn’t an option, LOL. That said, it’s you so I’m definitely going to read it no matter what and I already know it will be fantastic!

    Also, totally into a Huss/McClain romcom, can’t freaking wait!!

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  50. In all honesty, I’m not a fan of either SF or dystopian. BUT, with you as the author, I know you’d make me a fan. And yay for you and Jonathan…your words together have been missed. Thanks!

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  51. I love SF so that’s my vote. Thanks for the Huss/McClain update! Can’t wait for the Shape of Love conclusion & I know the Romcom will be hilarious. Good luck with the heat wave & take care!

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  53. I don’t normally read either but I think Dystopian enemies to lovers would definitely be an intriguing story that I could definitely read! Also, I’m so excited for more Huss/McClain books!!!

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  54. SF would be my vote!!! I do really enjoy SF so would be interested in more! But honestly, I will listen to it no matter which one you choose! Thanks for all of the updates, I can’t wait for all of things coming soon 😀

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  55. I lean towards more sci-fi more then dystopian. Im not opposed though if it did go the dystopian route.

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    1. To be honest, I am not a fan of SF. My husband has worn me out with all of the SF stuff. For 26+ years, ugh..Dystopian wise, I don’t think I have read one of those, but if you have this whole world planned in your head, I would write that? I think that creatively, you can rock out any book! Maybe a Dystopian as a second?

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  57. I love your SF work and would definitely be open to more! But I think your take on dystopian would be totally awesome, too. So, both! 😂 So excited for a CAF collaboration with Jonathan! Hope you and your animals survive the heat wave ok. It’s been hotter than usual for us in the Pacific NW, too. Thanks for a great giveaway, Julie!

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  60. I’m voting for Dystopian! I honestly don’t think I’ve read one before, or if I did, I don’t remember it. Well, except for maybe The Handmaid’s Tale, is that considered Dystopian? All of your news, especially the co-write with Johnathan is SO exciting! You know I’m here for it all 🙂

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  62. I think you should try to see if you can do a little of both. If you can’t do both then I would go with SF.

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  71. Dystopian sounds like a good choice, but honestly anything you come up with I’m in! It’s hard to choose when I don’t which journey you’ll be taking us on. So I’m up for anything you decide to do. I love all your books and am patiently waiting for what ever comes next.

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  73. As I have said before, if you write it, I will read (listen) to it. Like “if you build it, they will come”.

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  74. Thank you for the opportunity! Honestly, anything you write is gonna be awesome. But, I would LOVE to see your take on Dystopian.

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  77. I vote for sci-fi but I also wouldn’t be opposed to a paranormal romance. I know that wasn’t technically an option but…

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  78. If I had to pick I would say DYSTOPIAN ENEMIES-TO-LOVERS but I would absolutely read either! Thanks for the awesome chance!

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  81. Paranormal. I’m excited about your new project with JMc. You are both amazing and together you are exponentially amazing!

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  82. SF pretty please??
    You blew my mind with Harem Station and it was the series I never knew I needed. Yes, it was hot, but it so much more. You are bloody brilliant and I would love to see what other amazing ideas you have swimming around in that beautiful mind.
    However, in full disclosure, PNR is my favorite genre so was absolutely estatic when you started writing the Monsters of St. Marks series. *squee*
    Please keep being the awesome Julie you are and create whatever you feel needs to be written.
    It will be fan-ducking-tabulous.

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  84. I think dystopian because you’ve never written anything like that before and with the knowledge you have about what’s going on in the 3D – Rothschild, Rockefeller, the Morgan family, Du Ponts, etc. – and about self sufficiency, I think you can come up with an awesome story. You can always write SF later. Just my opinion . . . The weather here on the Southern Coast of Oregon is fucking amazing! It was 61 degrees yesterday, sunny, with a cool ocean and mountain breeze. 😊 It never gets hotter than 80 degrees here or cooler than 35 in the winter. It’s pretty much hoodie weather most of the year. 🥰

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  85. As a fan of both dystopian and sci-fi genres, I think either would be awesome! Based on my current reading mood though, I am leaning more towards dystopian. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  86. I would say either!! I LOVE enemies to lovers, it is by far my favorite!!! I think either Dystopian or SY would be amazing and I think we would all read either one!!

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  88. I’m sure I’ll love the book which ever way you go. I really love SF stuff but dystopian could be interesting as well. I’m excited to read it.

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  90. If you’re writing fiction, I’m reading it doesn’t matter what genre it is. That said, I was thinking SF with a dystopian leaning twist sounds intriguing; and we all know there’s going be a twist ‘cuz that’s how you write.
    Love the news about Johnathan, can’t wait!

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  91. I have really enjoyed your SF books and I don’t read any other SF. But, it’s not like I’m not going to read it, whatever it turns out to be. 😉

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  93. I’m down for either dystopian or SF or both! Maybe the world has imploded and then aliens arrive on the planet…🛸🖤

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  97. I guess between those two subjects I would choose dystopian, because there could be sooo many reasons we are in a dystopian world… famine, war, plague, zombies, magic, alien invasion, the list could go on and on. Then the storyline could be anything and everything we all could imagine, so yeah, I choose dystopian. teehee.

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  98. I’m so excited to hear you and JM are writing together again! I’ve moved the books you both did!!! I get the ebook and Audible books!! Can’t wait!

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  103. You know SF and dystopian could be combined, and I adore cyborgs. They’re usually unassuming yet HAF. Anything you write will be a wonderful journey.😌

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  104. I’m kind of a sci-fi/fantasy girl at heart, so I’m gonna have to vote for sci-fi. If you write dystopian though, I won’t be mad at it. One thing I know for sure is that whatever you write is gonna be a trip!

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  106. I prefer dystopiam to SciFi but if it is well written (as all your books are) I will gladly read either one.

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  109. Dystopian would be a good time. Your dystopia world is gonna be better than the shit show we have.

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  114. Dystopian! OMG, I can imagine it now….wiat…no I can’t, cause you always blow my mind. Yay, there is not a decision yet and I am excited!

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  117. I think dystopian would be fun. I do like the genre and if it pushes you to create something you maybe thought you couldn’t do, you’ll feel so accomplished and proud of yourself when you finish is.

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  119. Dystopian

    (I tried commenting twice with the username Betul Er, but it isn’t showing up. Hopefully I wont be commenting multiple times)

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    1. I’m not sure either Not a huge fan of either but you know in your heart which one to wrote. Thanks for the chance at the bundle.

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  126. I think Dystopian enemies to lovers sounds intriguing. I’m not much for sci-fi, but some dystopian works feel eerily based on what’s going on in today’s reality and I think that makes them more impactful and relatable, which is harder to do with something sci-fi because most of the stuff comes right out of left field. Lol Loving these reveals, the SE covers look great! 💕

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  128. Dystopian Romance….SF Romance
    If Julie writes it, it’s gonna be amazing..
    Can’t wait to see which way you will go.
    love it all

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  131. I’m leaning more towards dystopian but I’m sure if you did SF it would be equally as awesome. Thanks

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  133. I think everything you write is fabulous, but I’d love a dystopian – Bladerunner is my jam! Oh, and I’m in UK and the weather here is crazy right now – we’re being predicted 104 degrees tomorrow and Tuesday!

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  135. I love both genres, so I will not even argue which one you write. All of your books are awesome. Thank you for the chance.

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  138. Dystopian, I’ve not read many. The few I have are absolute favorites! They really give a lot of emotion and things I think put people in that situation and question so many things.

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  139. I would really like to read a dystopian enemies-to-lovers romance! No matter what you write, however, it will be brilliant!!

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  143. So, I love sci fi. I also love dystopian. I would love to see a Julie dystopian book. But I think you should write what comes to you.
    Post apocalyptic, dystopian, and sci fi are some of my favorites. With or without romance.
    And this is the ultimate prize!!
    The weather here is 90s one day, 80s the next, humid, and we finally got rain. But I’m pretty much stuck in the house anyway lol.

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  148. I say dystopian just because you have other SF/paranormal books going on. I like the colors of this cover as well!

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  155. Wait just a goll durn second …

    The Alpha series … still swooning over Lincoln … was pretty darn close to dystopia. And those books are some of my favorites.

    So … yes, please … more of that.

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    1. Yeah, you’re right. I think Alphas qualify. But I would really need to build that world out to make it a true dystopian. I miss the Anarchy!

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  157. I have never read the dystopian genre, so my vote would probably be for SF. I love enemies to lovers, so I would be up for trying either! The cover is beautiful! Thank you for the chance!

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  159. Hmm, I don’t know what, but I’m going to go with SF because I’d love to see one of those! I love enemies to lovers though, it’s one of my favorite tropes no matter the genre!

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  167. I think you know that you want to write the next story as dystopian. Everything in your comments suggests that’s where your heart is leading you, and an author should always follow their heart. And I like how in many dystopian stories, there are untapped powers in the Hero/heroine… I loved how Tris found hers in Divergent, and I could appreciate a Tris like character falling for the enemy. Could be cool.

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  172. Either or… wait for it…

    BOTH!!!

    Chickerdoodle, if you write it, I will read it. That’s a fact.
    You can’t write bad fiction girl, you’re just that fucking good! (well, you don’t publish it anyway 😂😂)

    Keep on keeping on..

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  173. Yes, just yes. I started with Junco and I appreciate a book that doesn’t fit within the normal boundaries. Write it and they will come, pun intended hehehe 😈

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  178. It’s too hot here! I’m in the East Midlands, UK. It’s gonna be 38°C here tomorrow! Our homes are well insulated and we don’t have A/C so we’re all dying 🙈😂
    I’m not a big fan of SF or dystopian books as a rule but will always make an exception for your books! Dystopian could be cool because I think you could run with it but I’ll be up for reading whatever you choose to write 😊

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  185. Normally I would say scifi, but I would love to see what you would do with a dystopian so I vote dystopian!

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  188. If I have to choose I would go with SF, but if you could do a Dystopian with Aliens in it that would be cool. I will read it no matter what you write.

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  189. I love dystopian books so I would like to see you write a dystopian. I’m curious about the idea you have in your head. I want to see how that unfolds.

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  191. I vote for SF Enemies to Lovers. I consider this a great fit with your talents for dialog, atmosphere and storytelling.

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  192. Not a fan of SciFi or dystopian. If I had to choose, I’d go with the dystopian enemies-to-lovers romance.

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  193. Dystopian. Since you have never written that way before. I would love to read a horror book by you as well. I think you could scare Stephen King LOL.

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  194. I agree with Melissa above. Not a fam of eother bit your stories are always good so whatever your heart decides it will ne a good one. 💝

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  196. If I have learned anything from reading your books, that would be that you out a lot of thought into your books. So I want the story that you have already plotted out and stored on that brain shelf of yours. I am not keen on dystopian stories and only read certain types of SF. However, if you write it I will read it no matter the type of book it is. So we will await this new book regardless whether it is SF or dystopian.

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  199. Definitely dystopian.. your mind with a 1984 vibe….one can dream! When will your vampire book be released, can’t wait for that!

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  208. I’ve long been a fan of dystopian and to read a dystopian EtL by you?! Yes, please, Yum!! Looking forward to the rom com too! I often think you are funny so I can totally see it being awesome

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  210. Scifi all the way! I want to hear what you already have in your brain. I bet it is amazing!

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  218. This is such a hard choice!! I’d love to read a Julie dystopian, but I love the fact that you already have a world built for a sci-fi. So….I’m gonna go with sci-fi

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  219. So hard to choose, not really because I’m not a huge fan of SF anything. I would say Dystopian but it’s your story, you’ll decide which world to write the story in. Also, it’s HOT AF in Michigan too, upper 80’s today but not humid so that’s a plus.

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  221. This is hard to choose. I would have to say Dystopian. I love Enemies to Lovers so which ever you choose I’m definitely going to read. BTW the three covers of Loving Dark Men are absolutely gorgeous!!

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  222. I love dystopian. A JAHuss dystopian would be awesome and would totally make my day/month/year! The book covers are gorgeous,Thank you for the chance😃

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  225. Sci-Fi enemies to lovers please! You make sci-fi awesome! I’m sure you’ll eventually write a dystopian, but for now I vote Sci-Fi! Thanks Julie!

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  228. You have me completely intrigued with Sci-Fi and to know you have a world built sitting on your mental shelf waiting to be entered!!!! SF Enemies to lovers please!!!

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  230. I vote for SF enemies-to-lovers romance. And I am super excited that you and Jonathan are writing another book together. And I already think you’re very fucking funny! I can’t wait for a rom-com from the two of you!!!! I loved the podcast you two had. I miss it.

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  233. We are in the same boat weather wise-hot as fuck. It was 90 today and the week coming up has mid to high 80s and one day at 90. But I hate to complain too much because I hate winter and it’s so long in VT! Basically from November till probably April. Too long!

    For your question about this new story, I’d vote for sci-fi. I really liked the Harem Station series. How could you not like a book where the guys have 2 dicks! LOL

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  234. Dystopian would certainly be an interesting read. Of course, most of us just can’t wait to see what is going on in your head, so we know it’s gonna be great no matter what genre you write, girl!! We are your fans forever! Shrikers!! We love you!

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  236. The world is a dumpster fire right now. SF would be my choice because I need an escape at this point.

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  247. Dystopian or Sci-Fi Either/Or. Whatever you write is awesome and I can’t wait for a Rom-Com!

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  248. I wil read whatever you end up choosing, but I’ll say Sci-Fi for this one! You’re the BEST!

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  251. I would read either, but I’m leaning toward SF because I read more of that genre! Thank you for the chance in your giveaway! ❤❤❤

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  253. I have never actually read Dystopian or SF romance so it would definately be a first for me.
    It looks like you will Pop my Dystopian/SF Cherry…lol
    It sound intriguing thats for sure.
    Thankyou so much for the chance to win a giveaway.

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  255. I loved your si fi books but a dystopia book would be good to I’m sure. Ultimately you have to do what feels right to you,because it’s your story after all. Big fan, u do u

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  256. Why not make it some of both genders? You have the ability to do anything you want to do with your books!! Thank you so much for the opportunity and your generosity

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  259. I love both genres and would love to read one that is a combo! The way the world has been the past few years, I wouldn’t mind having Aliens show up and offer up another chance of setting things right! The aliens could aid us or we could all finally work together to overcome them… so many possibilities!

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  260. You have to write what best calls to YOU! People love your books because they (your stories) resonate with people. Whether SF or dystopian–and I do love both–readers can tell if an author is authentically invested in their writing or doing it just to churn out a book. You do you and we will LOVE what you write! And by the way, thanks for so many great reads!

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  261. I’m going to go with DYSTOPIAN ENEMIES-TO-LOVERS ROMANCE as I’m really into dystopian stories right now. I think it has to do with people managing to make it, even though everything has fallen apart around them.

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  263. I vote SF. I like the Matrix movies, but I’ve never been able to get into dystopian type books. I like Debbie Birchman’s idea of an alien combo though. Also, I like your SPECIAL EDITION! #2 cover a lot. I completely agree with your son. It is much more appealing to me than SE #1.

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  265. I was thinking Dystopian but i am a fan of The 100, The Walking Dead.
    Farienheight 451, Brave New World I read as a teenager so I am drawn to this genre.
    I really love your SF books also.
    Try something new?
    Good luck wkth the new plot

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  267. Attempt 2?!?
    Its freezing cold in South Australia and its seems we have had all the rain that didn’t fall during the drought turn up this year.

    I say Dystopian, but like many others have mentioned;
    ‘You write it, we read it.’

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  270. I say stick with the world you have already created and write the SF story. You can do a dystopian book later. =)

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  275. Dystopian sounds good. I actually haven’t read one before so I think it would be interesting. Also I can’t wait to see how you do Rom com..😊

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  280. Hi Julie. I see that I’m going against the majority but I’d prefer a SF or even a para. Dystopian is too close to reality for me right now. I need to read in a fictional world that’s far from the shit show that’s in the news. Kind of like a Calgon moment, you know. But I’ll read anything you write so it’s author’s choice. I love this cover too. Have a great week!

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  281. I would probably want Dystopian. Although, I’d read anything that you wrote anyway so it doesn’t actually matter. I think I’d prefer you to write what feels right. To you. You know we’ll all follow along ❤️

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  283. Personally I prefer Scifi over dystopian romance books. I suggest that you do it in paranormal especially since you have already created that world, and just because you wrote a vampire story, it doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t not do it!! Making a whole new world can mean anything when it comes to who or what lives on that world or what the world is like!!

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  284. I love everything you write but dystopian sounds like a fun way to go with your side project. Plus, you can make the world what you want !

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  288. I’d lean towards SF enemies to lovers, but I’d read it if It was Dystopian. If you write it, I’m sure it will be an enjoyable read either way!

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  290. I’d really like to see a dystopian story although either would be great 🙂

    (Thanks for the chance to win!)

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  293. Gods I can’t wait for anotherSick Heart ❤️‍🩹
    I love SF. BUT I’m down for what ever story comes to you, I’ve loved them all.
    Thank you 😊

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  295. I really enjoy books written in a dystopian setting and would be and would love to see what you would do with something like that.

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  298. I think I’d love a SF enemies to lovers plot. I have enough darkness in my life—who wants more? But I’ll read it no matter what, so maybe you’ll ignore my comment!

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  303. I am excited for either. I loved your SF twists but would love to see what you could do with a dystopian. Maybe you should do this one SF since you have it mostly there and then do a future dystopian one with a long-lost friend twist?

    Anyways I for one find myself cracking up reading some of the books you have done so I can totally see you doing a Rom Com you are very diverse in your writing style. Keep up the amazing story lines.

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  308. If you write it I will read it, so write what is calling to you the loudest and makes you the happiest. Thanks for all your creativity.

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  310. SF enemy’s to lovers. I’ve only found 1 dystopian book that I loved, although I keep trying…so who knows maybe yours will be the next one?!?

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  311. SF enemies to lovers romance. Not a fan of dystopian. I typically like fantasy over science fiction, but I love all your books. I waited a long time to read Just Junco, but I loved it. I will read it anyway. I always says Julie’s grocery list would be great!

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  312. Love this cover too!
    You should definitely try your hand with Dystopian, I think you would rock it!!!

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  313. Sci-fi for sure – escapism for the win! Also – parts of the world already feel like a dystopian future… 🤦‍♀️

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  317. You write it, I’ll read it (over and over and over again). If I have to pick one, I would say Dystopian. Either way I know you will knock it out if the park.

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  319. I think a SF Dystopian hybrid would be super interesting and different. But I’ll read anything you publish to be honest!

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  320. I say a dystopian enemies to lovers would be great!! But either would be amazing, I love enemies to lovers

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  321. I love both SF and Destopian and enemies to lovers. So you can’t go wrong for whichever you decide to write for me.😜

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  325. I am going to love anything you write regardless of whether its SF or Dystopian. Neither are my genre of choice but your SF novels are amazing. I have not read any Dystopian so I would be interested in what you will do with that world. I love when new books/series are introduced!!

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  328. I vote Dystopian. I just cannot get into the sci-fi stuff with makes with weird amazing “tools” or omen with 4 breasts…

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  331. Dystopian Enemies to Lovers Romance sounds quite awesome! Here in north-Alabama the weather has been two degrees from hell……and COVID finally caught us after a trip to Miami. I’ve been fighting the lingering cooties for 5 weeks now. Been an excellent opportunity to re-read/listen to books by my favorite author though! Thanks for always keeping me engrossed and entertained 😊 📚 ✍️

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  333. I think Dystopian Enemies-To-Lovers could be very interesting; it seems be a big surprise but I read everything what you write – I am sure it will be worth reading.

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  334. One of your listeners from New Zealand. So I think I found you maybe a yr ago (can’t remember now) but I got so hooked on the whole company series. I made spreadsheet notes on all the characters and even did pictures of family trees. I just loved that you had so many twists and turns. I still have some of yours to listen to, but pacing myself. For me personally I couldn’t get into Junco series, I am not sure why as I like many different genre of books. Either way being a fan I will listen to all and any of your books, your pacing and twist are great, you always have me trying to think ahead. On another note, you also have some of my all time favourite narrators. Love seeing pics of the farm, as I also live on a farm (dairy) here in NZ. Lots of cows (obviously). Stay safe.

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  335. I like SF romance. Dystopian seems interesting, and it would be different. All of your books are amazing, so I would definitely read this…

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  337. If it’s easier, do both. I enjoy reading either one. But when the two collided I’m sucked in and can’t put the book down!

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  338. Dystopian Enemies to Lovers Romance sounds super awesome! As for weather, it is two degrees from hell hot here in north Alabama. Triple digits and so humid the air is swimmable. We got felled by COVID from a recent trip to Miami. It’s been kicking my tushy for almost 2 months now. The down time has had the positive side of being able to re-read/listen to books from my favorite author. Thanks Julie! You’re better than chicken soup when recovering from mean cooties! 💕🥰✍️📚

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    1. Pfffft didn’t think first comment posted so posted again, and spelled my name wrong to boot 🤦‍♀️ just doubling the love in honor of your newest teaming up with Jonathan McClain 🥰🥰🥰

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  355. Dystopian would be my preference, but honestly? Either would be a great escape from reality for your fans. 💜

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  360. I’m a sucker for any enemy to lovers and anything SF. I love all your work. So no matter what you choose it will come out amazing!!!

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  368. I say Dystopian. I enjoy any types of books you write you couldn’t go wrong with either one.

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  369. I like SF but when you were explaining dystopia I thought that might be something different for this genre. Looking forward to whatever you write.

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  372. I like SF ENEMIES-TO-LOVERS ROMANCE but I am a firm believer that an author should write what calls to them the most and makes them happy.

    Thank you for the wonderful opportunity!

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  377. No matter which one you decide to write about, it will be awesome! I love your books!

    Have an amazing week! 🤗

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  379. My vote is for Dystopian!! I would so love to see you write a Dystopian I think you would so ROCK IT!!!

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  391. SF ENEMIES-TO-LOVERS ROMANCE. I love both sides of your brain when you write this stories. But I think enjoy the Rivals to Lovers More.

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  393. Honestly, I don’t know if I like SF or Dystopian, but as long as the world-building is solid and the logic makes sense, then I’m open to either!

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  402. I vote for a dystopian romance. I will buy it, read it, and love it. I didn’t think I would like your books written under K.C. Cross (wrong, loved them all). I didn’t think I would love Sick Heart (wrong, loved it). I love them all. I worried about liking The Bossy Brothers (freaking loved them). Seeing the theme? Bring it on!

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  406. My choice would be SF, probably because I’ve read a fair amount of dystopian lately and would welcome the change.

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  409. I think that your side project genre should be SF ENEMIES-TO-LOVERS ROMANCE . Congrats on the new upcoming project!

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  410. There’s enough darkness in current times. I’d rather have a SF ENEMIES-TO-LOVERS ROMANCE.
    Thanks for the contest.

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  418. I LOVE your sci-fi stories, so I know another would be amazing 😍. But I’m also interested in a dystopian one as well… But I’ll read any books you write! I’ve read all of your books you’ve written and about to start loving dark men next as soon as I finish relistening to Sick Heart ❤️, one of my top favorites you have written!

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  420. Dystopian please!! I would love to read your take on a book like this, I can only imagine! I’m also excited about your rom com too, I’ve always loved your style of humor so I have no doubts it will be great, especially since your teamed up with Jonathan!

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  421. I’m a dystopian fan so that’s what I would choose. I am not a fan of sci-fi but that’s just me.

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  424. I’d have to say Sci-Fi, only because that’s become one of my favorite subgenres to read lately <3

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