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What? Three new books?

That's right! As you might have heard, Adjusting to a New Life, the first book in the Hartfield Chronicles series launches today. To celebrate, I'm also releasing A New Home, the prequel that shows how Melinda came to live at Hartfield, as well as Innocent Bystander, a FREE short story explaining Eliot's adventures.

Hartfield Chronicles Lesson 1:

Adjusting to a New Life

Melinda knew adjusting to high school would be difficult. But will she flunk out before she even has a chance?

Two hours away from home, Melinda quickly learns that her new boarding school is much more challenging than her public middle school. Her new friends and teacher must become her family. But Melinda never expected the assignments to be this difficult. How will she have time to make new friends if she's constantly studying?

And then there's the boys. For the first time in her life, boys are interested in her as more than a friend. But, will she even have a chance to have a relationship? Or will the coursework become so overwhelming that she will fail out before she has the chance?

When an old friend re-enters her life, Melinda must learn how to balance school with her social life if she wants to succeed at Hartfield.

When you finish reading Melinda's story, flip the book over to read Pat's story.

Patrick McGregor is one of the most recognized faces in Hollywood. But sometimes, he just wants to be a normal sixteen-year-old.

Pat thought missing the beginning of the school year to film a new movie on location in Hawaii sounded ideal. But, for the first time in his life, his family isn't around to keep him company. A demanding film schedule and lackadaisical tutor don't help combat the homesickness.

When a family member falls ill, Pat must examine the true meaning of family.

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Hartfield Chronicles Lesson 0:

A New Home

How can anyone have fun living at school?

First, my parents tell me they want to send me to a private high school. Despite my protests, they insist I will find it more challenging and be less bored in class. Just as I'm warming up to the idea, they drop their bombshell.

The school is two hours away from home!

That's right. My parents want me to live at school. I don't want to go. But they're not giving me a choice.

I have to leave behind my best friends to build a new life at my new school. Will I be able to build a new family? Or will homesickness get the better of me?

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Innocent Bystander

A Hartfield Chronicles Short

Eliot just wanted to play a new game. Who knew his life was about to change?

The first week of high school hasn't been easy for Eliot. He hardly gets to see his friends anymore. So when his best friend invites him to play a new RPG, Eliot is excited.

Except, Eliot never realized they would be playing for real. And then the cops arrive.

This short story accompaniment to Hartfield Chronicles shows how being in the wrong place at the wrong time lands Eliot in Oakville.

Download for free today!

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What's new with Ashleigh?

Spring is nearly here. Technically, we've got another couple of days, but with the clear skies and warmer weather, I'm ready to celebrate now.

And boy, do I have a lot to celebrate. Where should I start?

I finally finished drafting that murder mystery novella I kept hinting at. And I want to share it with you. I'm currently looking for some Alpha readers. What does that mean? Well, it means you will be among the first to read the story. I've done a quick editing on it, so you shouldn't find too many typos, though you may find things like "he" instead of "she". But, I'm not looking for that kind of feedback. I want to know about the story itself. Does it have a hook or are you too bored to finish it? Does the romance go too fast or too slow? Is the whodunit too obvious or completely out there?

In return for your invaluable feedback, when the book is released, you will receive a link to a free digital download as well a coupon for a free paperback copy. (If all goes well, I'm hoping to have it for sale by the end of this year!)

Tempted? Here's the blurb.

She wanted to discover how her friend died. Falling for the grieving brother was never part of the plan.

Penpals since the age of eleven, Katie and Lisa have been best friends for more than half their lives. When Katie learns Lisa has died, she drops everything to visit Lisa's hometown and pay her respects.

When a mysterious stranger turns out to be Lisa's grieving brother, Katie can't help herself. She offers to help Jeff go through Lisa's things and prepare their childhood home for sale.

But when she stumbles upon Lisa's unfinished novel, Katie begins to suspect Lisa's death may not have been an accident. The more she reads, the more convinced she becomes. Not only was Lisa's death not an accident, but she knew her killer. Now it's up to Katie to follow the trail before she becomes the next victim.

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In other good news, last week I revealed the cover for my newest book. Have you seen the video?

The book is a tête-bêche format, which means you can read the story one way, then flip the book over and read the story the other way. I am super excited about it.

The book comes out in ten days, can you believe it? Can't wait? Well I have some freebies for you.

First, I'm giving away free copies of my story. Well, maybe not giving away. I am asking that you please leave an honest review in exchange. I'm only giving away 50 ARC copies, so sign up now.

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What else? My reading hasn't been going as well as I would have hoped. I'm still eating that batch of cookie dough I froze before my last newsletter. But, I cant wit to try all the other cookies you sent me. This weekend, I plan on making snickerdoodles.

Hartfield Chronicles

Hartfield Chronicles will resume on April 1st. Members of the Hammerhead Club can start reading Season 4 now! Hartfield Chronicles follows the lives of Melinda, Pat, and their friends as they navigate their way through boarding school life. Each episode features two stories, one from Melinda's point of view and one from Pat's, along with an excerpt from Melinda's writing journal. New episodes are published every Friday.

Are you craving your Hartfield Chronicles fix?
Try this free short story.

Eliot just wanted to play a new game. Who knew his life was about to change?

The first week of high school hasn't been easy for Eliot. He hardly gets to see his friends anymore. So when his best friend invites him to play a new RPG, Eliot is excited.

Except, Eliot never realized they would be playing for real. And then the cops arrive.

This short story accompaniment to Hartfield Chronicles shows how being in the wrong place at the wrong time lands Eliot in Oakville.

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Reviews from Ashleigh's Bookshelf

For romance readers A Novel Proposal E. E. Everly Annalise has a problem. She is in love with her boss, but Evan is clueless. Fed up with being in the friend zone, she quits without warning. She doesn't even want to read the edits he made on her novel. But when a friend insists she read the book, she discovers he has made some drastic suggestions. Will reading his changes help Annalise see Evan in a new light? Or has she lost her best friend.

For mystery readers Murder She Edited Kaitlyn Dunnett Freelance editor Mikki Lincoln has just inherited a farm boarding house, from a woman she barely knew. But there is one stipulation: she must find, edit, and publish an unknown number of journals within one month, else she loses the farm.

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	Paths of the Heartbeats The road to love isn’t always easy, even when heartbeats are connected. Wylde and Dallas are neighbors with little in common. He sees a stuck-up girl who’s too good for their parties and would rather study than have fun, while Dallas sees a jerk who thinks getting drunk and laid is the key to happiness. When Wylde’s kid brother shows up unexpectedly, Dallas witnesses the softer side of Wylde and is intrigued. She watches the way he cares for Motley and begins to realize she was wrong about him. Will the path lead Dallas and Wylde to each other or will the journey through family problems, broken promises, and tragedies be too difficult to endure?
	Arguing Whether The Answer Is 8 or 10 But Your Answer Was Blue! A short funny novella about life during the 2020 UK lockdown! Locked inside your own home, with only zoom and quiz nights to keep you entertained? What could possibly go wrong? So, you've been told by the leaders of the country to stay indoors. You're stuck in your living room with nothing to do but watch Netflix and order random stuff from Amazon OR, you could jump on the waggon and join what half the world is doing, thanks to social media. There's always one way to pass the time... Egos and bragging rights at the ready ladies and gentlemen; it's quiz time!
	Midnight Deadline He's dead at midnight... Unless she saves him. Sergeant A. J. Lozione is the consummate professional who gives her all to every assignment. But this is no ordinary kidnapping case. She’s tasked with rescuing Harrison City’s wealthiest resident, a man whose philanthropic generosity makes most people excuse his philandering behavior. But A. J. can’t forgive his wandering ways or the fact that he broke her heart years ago. She’s the only woman who turned her nose up at his money, his adulterous ways, and his presumed entitlement. The kidnapper’s deadline is midnight. Will she save Tobias Benjamin Amanscott even though she wants him dead?

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	Elizabeth Jayson. Ryder. Fallon. They were my best friends. They each owned a piece of my heart. But now, it’s time for me to make a choice. Jayson was my first love. Ryder was my second chance. And Fallon? Well, he was my bad boy who turned into my hero. Three incredible guys who were my everything. Three guys who owned a piece of my heart. After a year of heartbreak and confusion, of indecision and one life-altering moment after another, everything comes full circle our senior year of high school. Lies, betrayal, love, friendship, and family. This is the end of my love story. Elizabeth is the conclusion to the YA series and deals with sensitive topics such as death and dying, and teenage pregnancy. If you are sensitive to these topics, please proceed with caution. The Fallen Brook High School YA Romance Series is about a very unusual and unconventional bond between five friends. At the heart of the story are the themes of love and the deep bonds of friendship. Even though there are possible multiple love interests for Elizabeth, she makes a choice of who she wants to be with at the end of the book. Elizabeth is Book 4 and should be read after Jayson (Book 1), Ryder (Book 2), and Fallon (Book 3). The YA series contains some mild language and other social issues and is intended for readers aged 16+.
	One in a Million A Sweet Small-Town Romance She thought she was running out of time... Marin Walker has lived her entire life in Cornwall in the UK. She's engaged to the same boy she's been dating since she was fourteen and she works as travel blogger, covering her hometown. Marin has also been waiting since she was a child for a kidney transplant she desperately needs, due to the same genetic disease that took her mother. But thanks to her extremely rare blood type, she's never been sure she would get her chance... Until she gets a call from a transplant coordinator in the US. There is man there with her same rare blood type and she needs to get on a plane bound for Wintervale, Vermont right away. He never expected he would turn his life upside down for a stranger... Charlie "CJ" Sutton lives a quiet life in Wintervale. He's an elementary school teacher, he spends most of his time with his family or the same friends he grew up with, and that's always been enough. But when he gets a call on Halloween that his blood type is a match for a young woman on the other side of the ocean who needs a kidney, everything changes. Despite his initial misgivings, Charlie agrees, and Marin Walker comes to stay with his family in Wintervale as they both recuperate from the surgery. With months to spend in each other's company, the pair find themselves getting closer. But what kind of future do they have when Marin is going home in just a few months? One in a Million is a sweet, small-town romance full of surprises, generosity beyond measure, and love found under the most unexpected circumstances! *Includes a recipe inspired by the story!*
	Pumpkin Spice & Deadly Heist Alan Danzabar has been accused of having been involved in a blatant bank robbery that resulted in the shooting death of a security guard. All fingers are pointing at Alan by others who have been arrested and ultimately confessed to the crime, but Alan insists that he is innocent. Will he get off the hook with the help of J. Wilfred & Company, particularly an employee there by the name of Barbara Sandosa who takes it upon herself to dig much deeper to uncover the truth in ways that her boss would never dream of? Or will Alan Danzabar be exposed as a liar and a killer?

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What's new with Ashleigh?

I don't know about you, but most days, it still feels like winter here in New England. While waiting for spring, I've been trying to catch up on my reading. But, I need some incentive.

So, I have decided to reward myself. For every 100 pages I read, I will treat myself to a homemade cookie. I have made a batch of chocolate chunk cookies, freezing the batter so I may bake one cookie at a time to enjoy while I read. But what about for next week? What are some of your favorite cookies?

In other news, I have another book ready to be published. Follow me on twitter, instagram, TikTok, or my blog to see my cover reveal next Friday, March 11. I am so excited about this one and I can't wait to share it with you.

Hartfield Chronicles

Hartfield Chronicles will resume on April 1st. Members of the Hammerhead Club can start reading Season 4 now! Hartfield Chronicles follows the lives of Melinda, Pat, and their friends as they navigate their way through boarding school life. Each episode features two stories, one from Melinda's point of view and one from Pat's, along with an excerpt from Melinda's writing journal. New episodes are published every Friday.

Reviews from Ashleigh's Bookshelf

For young adult readers Year 1: Renegade Tamara Hart Heiner Unlike the teenagers who have just arrived at the Guardian Angel Academy, Jez has not just completed her life on earth. She is a transfer student, wingless and bound by chains. While her instructors think she is trying to learn how to become a Guardian, she is actually on a mission from her master.

For mystery readers Goodbye Sea Angel Anne Shillolo When Detective Constable Holly Towns agreed to serve as security on the Sea Angel party boat, she never expected to end up in the middle of a storm. Or that one of the passengers would leave in a body bag. Or that she would be in charge of the investigation because the rest of her team is too busy dealing with a sniper back on the mainland. As if that wasn't enough, she's still haunted by a cold case: the death of her parents. Will she be able to solve any of these cases before any more lives are lost?

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	Molly's Big Decision A heart-warming tale of wonder with a surprising twist Once an orphan, now a princess! Never in her wildest dreams did nine-year-old Molly believe she could be loved again. Molly’s fed up with the cruel Mr and Mrs Furrows who run the orphanage. She wants out. When a mysterious palace appears outside her bedroom, she thinks ... Now’s my chance. Molly is invited to join the royal family, but there’s a catch. It involves a secret mission and magic tokens. She has only one month to complete her mission and accept the king’s invitation. If she doesn’t, will she ever get another chance to get away from Mr and Mrs Furrows? Join Molly on her adventure and discover the hidden message of the story - secret missions happen every day when you’re a child of God. This beautifully illustrated children's chapter book, is for 7 - 9 year old readers.
	Stratton When hiding in plain sight backfires Old conflict, old players...new victims Twenty-six years ago, the Allied President and his entourage of galactic movers and shakers, had tried to sign a treaty with a world that was slowly being swallowed by the pirates and warlords of New Hebrides. That attempt ended in horrendous tragedy. It seems that the Federation wants to try again to do what they failed to accomplish, in such spectacular fashion—sign the hugely significant treaty on a totally insignificant space post, Stratton. Once again the conditions are just right…for those who want to see this event succeed and for those who want to see it fail.
	Witch's Jewel Urban fantasy with a mystery twist A magical heirloom. Jealous enemies. Is karate enough to keep this barista alive? A sorcerous jewel. A mysterious uncle. Can a barista keep her magical heirloom safe from murderous crooks? Kit Melbourne longs to quit her brother’s coffee shop to pursue her artistic dreams. And despite the temptation to sell the sought-after enchanted gem she inherited from her uncle, she promises her family to protect it at all costs. But when her brother’s tea-leaf reading predicts her imminent death, she’s terrified to discover those who want it will kill to make it theirs. Forced to dig into her late relative’s murky past, Kit is doubly shocked when she learns the artifact’s mighty power cannot be transferred unless its caretaker is dead. But despite her command of karate and fierce vampiric allies, her attackers show no sign of giving up their relentless lethal pursuit. Has Kit’s vow not to sell sealed her doom?

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	North Oak Books 1-3 In this special compilation of books 1 through 3 of the North Oak series, you'll discover and relive Alex's first year at North Oak. The trilogy contains: BORN TO RUN: **FREE** Alexandra Anderson is on the run from the law. When the thirteen-year-old orphan can run no further, she collapses at the gates of the prestigious racing and breeding farm, North Oak. Horse racing strikes a deep chord in her. She hears a higher calling in the jingle jangle of bit and stirrup and in the thunder of hooves on the turn for home. It tells her she has a place in the world. But when the racing headlines find her on the front of every sports page, she realizes North Oak is no longer a safe haven. Money can't buy love, but it just might secure Alex's future. Will everyone at North Oak still want to offer her a home when they learn of her unspeakable crime? YEARLING: A new year has come to North Oak, and with it a new life for Alexandra Anderson. Still haunted by Ashley’s brutal death, Alex worries she won’t seem grateful if she’s unhappy. To make it worse, Promenade has been nominated to the Keeneland Yearling Sale. She’s going to lose everything… again. It’s too painful to let love in and easier to be angry at the world for her abusive past than to let it go. Easier to put up walls so no one knows she’s hurting. Will Alex be able to open her heart to others when its still battling personal demons? Or will she go so deep into herself that no one can reach her? MORNING GLORY: When a terrible accident shakes the Showmans, Alex finds herself questioning her place in the family. Feeling like a second class citizen, she turns once again to find her solace in horse racing. With a new filly to manage with Brooke, and Venus Galaxies's first foal on the way, the girls must rely on each other to make things work out. But will a handsome, foreign newcomer split them apart once again? On the heels of Joanna Campbell’s beloved Thoroughbred Series, and Walter Farley’s Black Stallion, comes a brand new young adult horse racing series that will sweep you away like a runaway Thoroughbred.
	Silver Spice A SciFi Alien Romance Wynnter My spirit mate had eyes for another, yet her spirit called to mine. While my ancillary heart pumped andrenalyne through my veins, I warred with my instincts to pummel the male she favored, but her preference can't be forced. She must choose me. Another battle takes precedence to mine when an unimagined conflict wages in the sky above us. The clouds burned with the battle as their ash rained down on our heads, making my role in the survival of my species paramount. It was vital that I tempered my rage, so I could work together with the male I wanted to thrash. Rose A nerdy girl from the inside out, I had never been faced with having two males vying for my attention. Never considered a pretty girl, it's both strange and exhilarating to feel so desired. Who should I choose? The male I've grown attached or the newcomer who called to my soul? There was no time to savor my novel situation. With the safety of so many resting on the success of our mission, I must set aside my personal needs until later. For now, the three of us must work together as a team to penetrate the dome so the warriors can retake the city of Huren.
	One Will Too Many A Julia Fairchild Mystery A wealthy banker with a long list of secrets dies. The bizarre crime scene stumps the local police… … but a young doctor could be the key to solving the case. Internist Julia Fairchild encounters banker Jay moments too late - the poor man is near death in his own dining room. At first no one can figure out what killed him, but the coroner soon confirms that it was homicide: Jay died of methanol poisoning, and now a murderer is on the loose. Julia knows how to catch a killer and she can cut through the noise like a scalpel through skin. She agrees to help the understaffed police force solve the case, but each clue only complicates her investigation further. Can Julia dissect the deadly riddle and nail the perp, or will this be the first time a monster succeeds in giving her the slip?

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