USA Today Bestselling Author Mary Smith

I miss sports. I mean, I LOVE sports. Especially hockey and baseball. Unless you didn't know that! HAHA! I was lucky enough to write an amazing series with Lindsay Paige called, The Ninth Innings Series. The first three books are probably my favorite of the series and I know many would agree. I mean, come on, how hot are those baseball pants? If you haven't read Felix, Blake and Hector ... click below and see what all the fuss is about! There is a giveaway attached to this sale.  If you like my Facebook page, click here , AND Lindsay Paige's Facebook Page, click here . If you have already liked both of our pages, just leave a comment below. Also leave a comment below once you have liked both pages.  At the end of July, I will put all the names in a hat and pick 2 winners to get a (unsigned) paperback of Felix.  No matter where you live in the world.  Again, thank you for all the support! 

Of all the books, I've written, The New Hampshire Bears are the nearest and dearest to my author heart.  I started this series in 2015 and published the first one in 2016. My schedule has it to be completed in 2021 (maybe 2022, depending on my real life). Now, I know many you worry about this series just going away, but if you read The Selfish Marriage , then you saw the announcement in the back of the book and you know my secret.  SShhhhh... don't tell!  However, if you are new here or wanted to wait until closer when the series ends, well, I would suggest you start it now because (in my opinion) this series is amazing.  Click here  to check out the series! 

Hello, Readers! How is everyone doing? Still enjoying Christmas in July? Are you sick off all the sports romance books? I get it if it's not your thing. What about a rocker book? Better yet, a Hot Manager of the top rock band. How does that sound? If you want to check it out.. then click below and check out the latest sale. And before you ask, yes there is a giveaway attached to this Christmas in July sale!  You don't have to purchase this book to enter the giveaway. All you have to do, share this post. If you can't share the Facebook post.  Once you share it, I will put your name in a hat and FIVE winners will receive a signed copy of Always Forever from me. It doesn't matter where in the world you live. If you win, I will mail the book to you!  I hope you enjoy. As always, thank you for the supprt!

Okay, I know I have said numerous time how much I love my New Hampshire Bears series. I know it's been a least 300 times ... today. However, it's true. I love my Bears. They has been part of my life for such a long time and they seem to be sticking around for a long, long time. This Christmas in July, I want to talk about Edgar and Greer, The Selfish Marriage NH Bears 15. This book has touched my heart in such a way, it's hard to put into words. I love these two. They might even be my favorite to date. I was absolutely stunned by the reviews for this book and I hope you all check them out ... here . Now, I am going to put this book on sale. I know you can be mad at me for it, that's okay. However, I will do this. If you purchase and/or leave a review then I will put your name in a hat to win a $50 Amazon gift card! All winners will be announced at the end of July! Thank you for all the support!

How is July going for everyone? I hope you all are well. I am still celebrating Christmas in July here and I get to share a book I absolutely love. Not only because I was able to write it with my dear friend Lindsay Paige. This book is part of our Oh Captain, My Captian series. Now, don't worry, you can read these books as standalones. Since each book is a different team and ... captain. (Hence the series name.) For this Christmas in July, LP and I are putting Their New Beginning is one sale FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, for ... wait for it ... 99 CENTS!!!! Click below to check out this amazing book. Also, if you purchase the book and leave a review, send me a link and I will put your name in a hat. I will draw the name at the end of July for ONE winner to receive a giftcard from TARGET!!!  Come on, who doesn't love Target? Now, I know that not everyone has a Target in their area. Therefore, if you win and don't have a Target, discuss it with me and ...

How is everyone enjoying the Christmas in July sales? What? You want more? Well, all right!  How about twin college football players? How does that sound? You got it!  Meet Dart and Dash! Click here to read all about them! Oh, and how about this as well! If you read the book and leave a review, send me a link to the review and I will put your name in the hat. At the end of July, I will drop ONE name to win a $50 Amazon giftcard! Enjoy! Thank you for the support!

Can you believe it's that time of year again? It's Christmas in July. Trust me ... we all need this! 2020 is kicking our a$$ and I don't know how much more I can take! But, every year I look forward to this time where I can share my books with you. On SALE! That's right! You heard correctly! It's SALE, SALE, SALE! And who doesn't love a sale? Especially books! So, let's kick off with one of my all-time favorites ... they're an oldie, but a goodie! It's the Penalty Kill Trilogy! All the way back in 2013, Lindsay Paige and I wrote our first trilogy together (This was the first of three series we wrote together - but more of that at a later date) And there they are ladies, gentleman, and those who don't identify as either! The PK Trilogy is now ... ON KU!!! If you are a KU subscriber, then you can read all three of these beauties for FREE! Yes, FREE! Do not be discouraged if you are not a KU subscriber! I...

Happy Saturday everyone! I hope everyone is well! I just wanted to give you a little update about what is going on in my author world. Thanks to Angie , the best PA in the world, she has helped me complete the FINAL Roster of ... drum roll please ... THE NEXT GENERATION OF THE NEW HAMPSHIRE BEARS! That's right, 20 more books of hot hockey players will be coming your way! I can't promise no more tears, BUT ... BUT ... I am thinking of doing these a little bit different. I am looking to make these more romantic and less dramatic. Now, don’t get me wrong, there will be some drama. I can’t create stories without some drama! HAHA! However, maybe not as my normal amount of drama. Now, this is where you all come in at! Are you ready? Sometimes the hardest part of me creating stories is coming up with names! Typically, I use a baby book. (I know that sounds silly, but it helps). Sometimes, I just see a name on a cashier, or salesperson, and I mix up the letter...

I love to watch movies! Probably too much, but I love to watch movies. Like books, they can touch you in some way and impact your way of thinking. Some make you laugh; some make you cry; some make you think, and some bring back the best and/or worst memories.  Let's begin with my list ... 1) Harry Potter    I have loved Harry Potter since the day I read the first book, in the early 2000's. A friend had recommended it to me and from the first chapter I was hooked. I even have a HP tattoo! When the announcement came regarding the movies, my heart sank. Come on, we're all Boo Nerds and sometimes the movie just ruins it. (Need I remind you about Percy Jackson  😒😒😒 ) However, when the first movie dropped, I was there with my overpriced popcorn ready to be transported to Hogwarts! Needless to say, I love them. Yes, there are changes from the books to the movie, but not enough for me to really complain about. And I still watch them to this day!  2...

As the states begin to open up and life returns to some sort of normalcy, I started to think about vacation. I need one! From the move from West Virginia to Texas, the stress of packing/unpacking/tossing/keeping/donating my items, and my insane book release schedule, I am maxed out on stress! So, my husand and I sat down the other day and decided on a couple of places to go, later in the year. It's nowhere SUPER fancy, but just a get-a-way for us two. It got me thinking about where I would like to go, that I haven't already been and/or have been and want to go back to. 1) Nashville, TN I have been to Nashville several times in my life and I swear every time I go, it's better than the last time. From the bars, food, music, and everything in between, I love it. Now, I don't think I would like to live there, because ... OMG ... it can be expensive. However, if you know me, I find the deals! (Thank you Groupon!) So, I am hoping to get back there soon and enjoy t...

Last night I did something impulsive. Well, not all  that  impulsive because I really have been hinting around about the fact, I had finished NH 15 and it was with my editor. So, when she sent me the finished edited copy, I wanted to get it in your hands as soon as possible.  And I did!  Click the image to purchase The Selfish Marriage (New Hampshire Bears 15) I wrote this book for my mom. Her strength is something I've always admired and wish I had. Time and time again real life tries to drag her down, but she fights back harder and harder. She became a widow at a young age, because of my father's passing. She had battled cancer not once, but twice. She lost her voice in the last battle but has shown the world she can still be powerful without a voice.  This is where the story of Edgar and Greer comes in. I don't want to give too much away because I'm so proud of this book (as all of my books). However, this one had to...

I know you all want to know what's going on with my books, so I'll tell you ...  I have New Hampshire Bears 15 in my editor's pretty hands. She is working really hard on it and I'm hoping to have it back by June. *fingers crossed* Also, right now (almost at this very moment) NH 16 has about 10k words done and NH 17 has about 6k words done. I am excited for these both! My goal for these two is to have them come out August and September. I have NOT discussed this with my editor, so those dates/months are just a MAYBE.  Another project I am working on is a paranormal one. This has NO TIMELINE whatsoever. It's just a story I've been working on forever and can't seem to find the time to get it completed. I have about 40k words done and I can tell you right now, it'll be a trilogy. With those types of books, I like to have them all done and publish them fast because I don't like to wait, and I know other readers are the same as me!! HAHA! ...

I have a question and I really would love to hear your answers ... My question is ... What do you hate about my books? For example, many reviews say my books need to be edited better. Now, I have been going through my back list and my editor has been going through them again. Hopefully, that will satisfy everyone.  Another example, my books covers. Now, personally, I love my covers. All of them. However, I understand where the reviews are coming from and I listened. I have a new designer and I think they're getting better. Hopefully, this year, all the New Hampshire Bears books will have new covers. *fingers crossed* Now, tell me what you dislike/hate/need to change about my books. Trust me, I will not be offended.  And go ... 

. With so much happening in the world right now, I'm happy to say the state I live in is (slowly) opening back up.  I managed to get my nails, hair, and eyebrows all done! I had been looking ROUGH!  However, I know many of you are still on lock down and it sucks! Yes, we are all still trying to be safe and healthy, but it still sucks!  So, I thought about what makes me happy? It helps me keep my mental health straight! And who doesn't need THAT right now! I want to hear from all of you about what makes you happy, too! Please sound off in the comments and let me know!  My list: 1) Obviously, my family! 2) My friends. Even though I don't have many, the few I have all have special places in my heart. 3) Chicago Blackhawks. What? Did you think I would not add my favorite team? 4) Books! All of my books. It doesn't matter if they're hardback, paperback, or on my kindle. Books make me happy! 5) Podcasts. Many of you k...

I love free books! Come on, who doesn't love free stuff? Especially, books! No one I know! So, I thought I would let you know some books I've recently came across and/or read that are free on KU! First up, the awesomeness of Lila Felix:   Next, Jess Bryant. This author is new to me and I'm going to make sure I don't miss another book of hers! She's an outstanding author! Here's another one I just finished. I read the entire series in one weekend! I couldn't stop reading this incredible story! Check it out! I know these books are paranormal/shifter books. However, it's the mood I've been in lately! I hope everyone stays safe and stay tuned for more Monday KU Recommendations!