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Where There’s Smoke Returns Jan 31, 2026
You may remember Zoe Andrews and Mason Ramsey. If so, you’re in for a surprise. I’ve reimagined Where There’s Smoke with fresh twists, deeper emotional beats, and a storyline that burns a little hotter. This new edition is the version I always meant to write—and I’m thrilled to share it with you finally. Whether you’re returning or reading it for the first time, this book brings you straight into the heart of Hammond’s Bend—a small town with its own rhythm, its own rules, an
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7 days ago2 min read


Falling for Second Chances
Maybe it’s the season. Autumn always feels like renewal in disguise—leaves falling so something new can grow. That’s how I see my...
anniebancroft08
Oct 19, 20251 min read
The Quiet Between the Drafts
Sundays always feel like a pause button—warm coffee, soft light, and space to think. Right now, I’m standing in that same pause in my...
anniebancroft08
Oct 12, 20251 min read


When Everyday Heroes Steal the Spotlight
Not every hero wears a badge or carries a weapon. Some keep showing up. That’s a truth I learned long before I ever sat down to write a...
anniebancroft08
Oct 5, 20252 min read


The Danger of Secrets (In Love and Suspense)
Every romance has secrets. Some are small—hesitations, unspoken fears, half-truths. Others can break a heart or unravel a life. In...
anniebancroft08
Sep 28, 20251 min read


Why Love Feels Stronger When Danger Is Near
There’s something about danger that makes every glance, every touch, every whispered word feel like it carries more weight. Think about...
anniebancroft08
Sep 21, 20252 min read
How This Small Town Came to Life
When I first sat down to write Where There’s Smoke , I thought I was setting a simple stage. A little Michigan town. A firefighter...
anniebancroft08
Sep 11, 20253 min read


Welcome Back to Hammonds Bend - Where Romance Meets Danger
Every small town has its secrets. In Hammonds Bend, those secrets burn hotter than the summer sun - sometimes literally. Tucked away...
anniebancroft08
Sep 4, 20251 min read
💋 When All Else Fails, Just Write the Kiss
(A Behind-the-Scenes Confession from My Writing Desk) Ever wonder what happens when an author sits down to write a big, dramatic...
anniebancroft08
Jul 2, 20252 min read
The Most Random Thing I Had to Research This Week
You know you’re writing a romantic suspense novel when your browser history looks like a federal agent might come knocking at your door...
anniebancroft08
Jun 18, 20252 min read


The Truth About My Writing Routine (Spoiler: It’s Not That Routine)
Some days, writing looks like a dream. Coffee in hand, the sun just starts to rise, and the words flow like I actually know what I’m...
anniebancroft08
Jun 11, 20251 min read


Meet My Main Character
Let’s talk about Claire Monroe—my tough-as-nails heroine in Breach of Trust . You know the type: sharp-eyed, quietly capable, always...
anniebancroft08
Jun 4, 20252 min read


Why I Started Writing
My first venture in writing was in the 7th grade. We were presented with the chance to write and illustrate our own storybook for a...
anniebancroft08
May 29, 20252 min read
Why I write Romantic Suspense
Romantic suspense is where I feel at home. It’s where emotion collides with danger, and love doesn’t come easy—but it shows up anyway....
anniebancroft08
May 21, 20252 min read
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