Lorelei Johnson Newsletter - April

Lorelei Johnson Newsletter

Hello, lovely readers!

This year is just flying by and as we welcome in April, I’m sure most of our minds turn to chocolate and hot cross buns and public holidays. It’s my daughter’s first Easter, which is kind of exciting and I got her the cutest little jumpsuit with a hot-cross bun on it and says “Just out of the oven”. It’s corny af. I love it. I will possibly post a photo of her wearing it on Instagram.

For me, it also happens to be my birthday this month and I’m a millennial, so I’m hitting that age where my body cracks like a glow stick but doesn’t actually glow.

But, I’m not such a grinch that I’m not going to celebrate in some kind of way, so if you’re following me on the socials, keep your eyes open for a giveaway!

Now, onward to the bookish updates! This one is surprisingly long because surprising things happened in the last month.

Bookish Updates

My first bookish update is what they call a “call to action” because apparently that’s a thing you’re supposed to do that I’m just not really doing. Anyway, if you have a BookBub account, I’m trying to grow my following over there because BookBub is awesome. So if you want to stay on top of all the sales updates, give me a follow over there: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/lorelei-johnson 
(I know, I couldn’t be bothered making it a button. Sorry not sorry).

Now for actual bookish updates.

I feel like I’ve levelled up as an author somehow. I’ve done 2 signings this year and I still have another 7 lined up for 2025 and 2026 so far. You can also find my books in Indie Bookstores in Australia! What? Witchy Books, you already know if you were here last month, but now you can also find me at Fables and Froth, and Tales & Tomes for ebook and paperback!

The new co-written series with Hailey Jade is well underway and I’m really excited for this release. Bound by Sea and Stolen Skies is up for pre-order on all the usual platforms. We will be doing the cover reveal very soon so stay tuned for that! (I’m not allowed to reveal it early, unfortunately but it’s worth the wait!)

When You Dream of Me is available for pre-order now! This is book #2 in the Enchanted Hearts series and will be Elina’s story! I’ve dropped a couple of hints on the socials or what to expect in this book and I’ll continue to drip feed little tid-bits as the planning progresses.

New Release

When You Burn Me: Enchanted Hearts, Book #1

When fate strikes, love ignites—and some flames are meant to burn.

Sienna found a family in her fierce, tight-knit coven, yet her past remains a shadow she can’t shake. Haunted by the brutal loss of her parents, she’s determined to find answers. But when long-buried secrets resurface, the life she's built is threatened by a danger darker than anything she’s known.

Damon has always been an outsider, an unwelcome half-breed in a faction of dark witches who thrive on purity and power. Trapped in a world that rejects him, he’s resigned himself to isolation—because no one leaves the Order alive. But when he meets Sienna Quinn, she calls to something in him he thought was long dead, and he’ll risk everything to keep it.

Their worlds weren’t meant to collide, yet their connection is undeniable. They know the rules: light and dark don’t mix. But rules were made to be broken… if they can survive the fallout. Torn between loyalty and desire, will they defy everything they've ever known or will it all go up in flames?

When You Burn Me is the captivating first book in the Enchanted Hearts series. Filled with slow-burn tension, forbidden desire, and the magnetic pull of fated mates, this steamy paranormal romance by Lorelei Johnson will leave you spellbound.

Upcoming Releases

Bound by Sea and Stolen Skies: Tales of the Wandering Tides, Book #1

Coming June 2025 (cover to be revealed soon!)

When You Dream of Me: Enchanted Hearts, Book #2

If you’ve read book #1, then you’ve probably guessed who the star of book #2 is and that this is a series of interconnected standalones. Very interconnected. As in, need to read in order (aside from the prequel novella). Book #2 is indeed Elina’s story! I’ll feed you some more tid bits about this one in subsequent newsletters.

Book Signings and Events

I have SO many book signings coming up in 2025 and 2026, which is exciting! And hopefully I’ll be adding to this list soon.

• Indie Bookworm Event Chapter 4 - August 23 2025 - Melbourne, VIC

• Dark Delights - September 20 2025 - Brisbane, QLD

• Big Book Energy - January 18 2026 - Glenelg, SA

• Meet Me In The Mountains - February 7 2026 - Penrith, NSW

• To Be Announced - February 21 2026 - VIC

• To Be Announced - March 21 2026 - Perth

• Secrets in the Pages - September 19 2026 - Bendigo, VIC

You can find event details, links for tickets, and pre-order forms on my website as they become available (or head straight to Beventi):

Stock will typically be very limited on the day, especially for the interstate events (anything outside SA), so I highly recommend pre-ordering.

Paranormal Romance Freebies

Yes, that’s right, I’ve got more freebies for you! I’ll try to give you guys one of these every month because it’s a fantastic way to discover new authors, and who doesn’t like free books?

That's it for this month. I hope you have a great month, and as always:

Happy reading!

Lorelei xx