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Sadira Stone

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Author of cozy, funny, spicy, grownup romance set in the Pacific Northwest. My body's in Vegas, but my heart's in the PNW. Guitar, dance, too many cookbooks, too old & sassy to do as I'm told, vote blue!

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being towed through honey. Her espresso-dark eyes widened, sparkling under the Christmas lights. Her plump lips parted. Her chest rose and fell.
She’s a goddess.

06.03.2026 21:09 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

β€œBe right back.”
At the bar, he found bartenders Kiara and River, along with all three servers, huddled around a brunette knockout in a curve-skimming red dress.
She glanced up. Their gazes met and held. Everything else slowed down.
Those last few steps to the bar felt like...

06.03.2026 21:08 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

green onion, garlicky sauteed mushrooms, pickled sweet-hot pepper slices, sour cream, and a drizzle of his house-made spicy ketchup. Heart attack on a plate. He hoped Charlie’s sister was hungry. Was she as pretty as Charlie?
He smoothed his apron, blotted his sweaty forehead, and told Shelby...

06.03.2026 21:08 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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#FridaySmooch HOPE
The key to a woman's wounded heart?
Tater tots! πŸ’”πŸŒΆπŸ˜https://books2read.com/deliciousheat
When the tots were crispy and golden, Diego layered on the toppings: shredded extra-sharp Tillamook cheddar, crumbled pepper bacon, paper-thin slices of (cont. in comments)
#RomanceBooks #chef

06.03.2026 21:06 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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#Thursdaythrowback Raven's Hollow Spring Magic #99cents #sale Was the ancient jelly bean machine to blame? A feel-good #spring #romp! buff.ly/OKnpfFg A great read #paranormal #Mystery #Romance #instagrammystery #instagrammer #Bookstagram #Chowsofinstagram #Dogofinstagram

05.03.2026 10:00 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Lovely!

05.03.2026 16:11 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
2 book covers: Delicious Heat by Sadira Stone (Insta-love) and Sweet Slow Sizzle by Sadira Stone (slow burn)
Text: This or that? Insta-love, slow burn

2 book covers: Delicious Heat by Sadira Stone (Insta-love) and Sweet Slow Sizzle by Sadira Stone (slow burn) Text: This or that? Insta-love, slow burn

#RomanceBooks #Booksky
I'm curious--which trope is more popular with romance readers? Thanks for sharing your choice!

05.03.2026 16:08 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Only three days left!

05.03.2026 15:55 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Spending time with my bestie #nanreinhardt today! #piecesofblue #womensfiction #seasonedromance #indianaauthors #booksky #romancelandia #authorgems #singingtreepublishing #theharperlochtrilogy nanreinhardt.com/author-spotl...

05.03.2026 12:58 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

"The things that will DESTROY US are:

POLITICS WITHOUT PRINCIPLES;

PLEASURE WITHOUT CONSCIENCE;

WEALTH WITHOUT WORK;

knowledge without character;

BUSINESS WITHOUT MORALITY;

SCIENCE WITHOUT HUMANITY;

and worship without sacrifice."

~ Mahatma Gandhi

03.03.2026 13:37 πŸ‘ 7331 πŸ” 2135 πŸ’¬ 199 πŸ“Œ 89
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100+ Complaints From Troops Over 'Divine Plan' Rhetoric Service members allege commanders are framing Iran conflict as biblically ordained battle

Well this is disturbing. I for one am not in favor of Armageddon.

03.03.2026 22:21 πŸ‘ 2507 πŸ” 734 πŸ’¬ 350 πŸ“Œ 94
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Don't let up!!!

#Iran

#Epstein

#EpsteinFiles

02.03.2026 23:13 πŸ‘ 6174 πŸ” 2560 πŸ’¬ 141 πŸ“Œ 81
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The news is dire. Keeping hope alive is hard. #RomanceBooks help me keep the flame lit. You too, perhaps?
books.bookfunnel.com/makemeswoonf...
#RomanceBooks #Booksky

01.03.2026 18:20 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thou Shalt Not Start A War To Distract From The Epstein Files

28.02.2026 17:11 πŸ‘ 1928 πŸ” 389 πŸ’¬ 61 πŸ“Œ 10
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Today’s your last chance to grab this super-spicy friends to lovers fake dating romance romance ebook for just 99 cents!
One night in Bangers Tavern and you’ll never want to leave 🍻πŸ₯° #romancebooks #spicyreads

01.03.2026 01:07 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Big news! My #narrativenonfiction book, π—§π—œπ— π—˜, π—§π—˜π—‘π——π—˜π—₯π—œπ—­π—˜π——: 𝘼 π™ƒπ™π™ˆπ˜Όπ™‰-π™π™„π™π™Žπ™ π™π™„π™€π™‡π˜Ώ π™‚π™π™„π˜Ώπ™€ π™π™Š 𝙏𝙃𝙀 π™€π™‡π˜Όπ™Žπ™π™„π˜Ύπ™„π™π™” π™Šπ™ π™π™„π™ˆπ™€, will be published by @beaconpress.bsky.social and distributed worldwide by @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social Coming to a bookstore near you in summer 2027 πŸ’₯

#bookdeal #booksky #nonfiction

26.02.2026 13:27 πŸ‘ 145 πŸ” 28 πŸ’¬ 22 πŸ“Œ 5

Congratulations!

27.02.2026 21:32 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Small world, isn’t it?”
She remembers me, all right. Her pulse leaps visibly in her throat, and her pupils are blown wide.

27.02.2026 20:10 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

scream yourself hoarse repeating it.” Dipping my head, I bring my lips to her ear and whisper, β€œDon’t stop, Zax, don’t you dare stop.”
I can still feel the sting of her nails raking my back, her heels digging into my ass.
A flush tints her cheekbones. β€œZax for Zachary. Of course...

27.02.2026 20:09 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Background: pine forest
Photos: a tiny house, a couple kissing
Text: #FridaySmooch from my WIP

Background: pine forest Photos: a tiny house, a couple kissing Text: #FridaySmooch from my WIP

#FridaySmooch PULSE
From Book 1 in my new series, coming spring 2026!
She scans the clearing behind us. β€œI’m looking for Zachary DuprΓ©.”
Inflating my chest, I swagger closer and lower my voice, so Aggie won’t hear. β€œForgot my name so soon? Don’t pretend you didn't...
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#Romancebooks

27.02.2026 20:09 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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27.02.2026 11:56 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Photo of author Sadira Stone at an authors' pajama party in 2018, holding a cocktail and grinning.

Photo of author Sadira Stone at an authors' pajama party in 2018, holding a cocktail and grinning.

#ThrowbackThursday
Look at this baby author! I was (obvs) tickled pink to attend the Passionate Ink Pajama Party at the RWA 2018 Convention--before the pandemic, the RWA meltdown, and leaving the PNW. My first novel was "coming soon," and I finaled in the romantic suspense contest. Good times!

26.02.2026 19:44 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Help an author?
I'm working on a blurb, and I need a snazzier word than "mistake" or "misunderstanding" but can't use profanity, so "clusterf*ck" is out. Suggestions? Thanks so much!
#RomanceAuthor
#AmWriting

25.02.2026 20:37 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Why thank you, Book Marketer Stephen Bob! πŸ˜‚
#RomanceBooks
#Booksky

25.02.2026 19:51 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

β€œLook, Eddie. You’re sweet.”
His face crumpled in slow motion.

25.02.2026 18:07 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

the spiral tattooed on her hip. β€œSo much artwork on your skin. I could look at you all day, Rosie.”
She snatched up her sweater and held it to her chest like a shield. Eddie faced her, eyes hooded, his thick, ruddy πŸ“ pointing skyward.
Her gut clenched like a fist as she forced the words out...

25.02.2026 18:06 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Soft footsteps padded behind her, and a fingertip traced the spiral tattooed on her hip. β€œSo much artwork on your skin. I could look at you all day, Rosie.”
She snatched up her sweater and held it to her chest like a shield. Soft footsteps padded behind her, and a fingertip traced...

25.02.2026 18:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

proved he liked what he saw. Funny how many skinny guys went for big, curvy girls like her. Despite fashionista propaganda, she never found herself without male admirers for long. Still, those first naked moments could be awkward, especially since they’d also be their last naked moments...

25.02.2026 18:04 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Book cover: Opposites Ignite by Sadira Stone
Text: 99 cents for 3 more days!
Bangers Tavern's curvy baddie thinks guys like Eddie never stay.
She couldn't be more wrong!

Book cover: Opposites Ignite by Sadira Stone Text: 99 cents for 3 more days! Bangers Tavern's curvy baddie thinks guys like Eddie never stay. She couldn't be more wrong!

#BookQW ADMIRE
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Grab this steamy, opposites-attract Bangers Tavern romance before the sale ends!
books2read.com/oppositesign...
It felt weird bumbling around his pristine apartment in her birthday suit, but but the low whistle behind her...
#RomanceBooks #Booksky

25.02.2026 18:03 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Grab these great deals while you can - they will be gone soon!

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#RomanceBooks #Booksky

24.02.2026 23:42 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0