Lorelei Johnson Newsletter - August

Lorelei Johnson Newsletter

Hello, lovely readers!

This year is just flying by and I do not know where the time is going. I know it’s been a really long time since I sent a newsletter. I spent the vast majority of July with various illnesses (thanks day care), June is a distant memory, and I don’t even think May happened. I’m telling you, this motherhood thing is craaazy.

But I’m back, we’re all healthy again (finally!) and I am READY to get back into the swing of things. I miss writing, I miss interacting with all my amazing readers, and I am definitely ready to reclaim a part of myself that motherhood seems to have swallowed whole. And I need to do it before I go back to work in October, so… no pressure.

I’ve got some fun things on the horizon, so let’s get into it!

Bookish Updates

The new co-written series with Hailey Jade had unfortunately been put on hold while Hailey and I both dealt with all the things life throws at us, but we are ready to get underway again, and we should be picking up very soon! I’m really excited for this release. Bound by Sea and Stolen Skies is up for pre-order on all the usual platforms. We are aiming for a late October release, but honestly, we can’t guarantee it will happen. It will definitely be released this year, though. We are determined for that to happen!

When You Dream of Me (Enchanted Hearts, #2) is also unfortunately being pushed back. At this point I’m thinking it’s probably going to be a February release date, but again, I can’t guarantee that, we’ll just have to wait and see. But I am very excited to get back to this series because I have a lot of ideas ready to be put to the page!

I also have a third project in the wings (because apparently I love to pressure myself), which is for a charity anthology (for an event) in 2026. I’m actually pretty excited for this one and I’ve already outlined the plot, so I’m ready to start that relatively soon as well.

Latest 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

Legends are far more deadly when they’re real.

Coming 2025

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 a bit later in the year.

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

• Novel + Spice - November 1 2025 - Adelaide, SA

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

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

• Indie Bookworm Event: Chapter 5 - February 21 2026 - Ballarat, VIC

• A Romantic Affair - May 23 2026 - Adelaide, SA

• Falling for Fiction - June 20 2026 - Sunshine Coast, QLD

• 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.

Kobo Plus Reads!

This month I’m trying something a little different. If you’re like me and you’re a Kobo Plus subscriber who struggles to find books to read, check out this list of great titles and start your next read today!

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

Happy reading!

Lorelei xx