It’s officially August! If you read last week’s newsletter you know that there was a plumbing disaster. It has now been fixed knocks on wood, the bathroom’s clean again, and I was even able to take a nice relaxing candlelit bath in there the other night. Things did NOT go as smoothly when it comes to the cover image, so check out yesterday’s post for more on that. The important thing is, Game Misconduct is live and you can read the book readers are calling a “definite must-r

You know how last week I told you about how chaotic working on Game Misconduct was and that I was getting a last-minute semi-custom photoshoot done? Welllll … that went sideways. Because of course it did. The day of, the model cancelled. facepalm As I said on social media, for about half an hour, I considered quitting writing and running away to live in a bog. I didn’t do that, but I did go with Plan B. The backup stock photo that I kinda liked but wasn’t 100% sold on. But

I am currently writing this almost a week ahead, because by the time you get this, I will be at the cottage! Not that cottage, but I am spending the week at my best friend’s family cottage with her, her kids, and her parents. It’s an annual tradition and I love it so much. It’s supposed to be HOT (hitting 100°F!) by mid-week and I am planning to pretty much roll out of bed and into the lake. As someone who loves the water and grew up on a lake, spending a huge amount of time

As much as I loved the illustrations Colleen O'Malley did for Connor and Jesse on the Goaltender Interference cover, I think Gavin’s illustration might be one of my favorites. He looks exactly like I pictured him. Every inch the stressed-out Boston Harriers general manager! I did not have Colleen do an illustration of Dakota so we could prioritize getting these paperbacks done. I am hopeful that once we wrap up the paperbacks, I can have her do illustrations for the other non

Uhh, so if you didn’t already know by now, sometimes the ADHD strikes hard. I’ve been blathering on about James recording Flipping the Switch but, uh, that is in fact not the next book in the series! Kim finally pointed out that Made to Order comes next. Not sure how I forgot about my subby Army vet and his bossy chef, but well, somehow I managed it. It was no big deal. I hadn’t sent the files to James yet but it meant I needed to make a very quick pivot to get everything re

If you love my illustrated paperbacks, but live in a place where you can’t order them directly from my Shop, you can now buy them on Amazon! They should be available in all countries and both the Rules of the Game series and the Relationship Goals series are available (Scoring Chances will be coming in August). Because of the way Amazon sets up paperback pre-orders for alternate editions, I can’t link you directly to the series but if you click the button below it’ll take you

Before we get into the good news about Cheap Shot being available in audio, I wanted to share some info with you. Audible recently released an update saying that they are changing their payment structure. It's a decision that will hurt both authors and narrators, so I wanted to take a moment to tell you that I appreciate each and every one of you who is willing (and able!) to support me by shopping directly.  Running the Brigham Vaughn Shop is a ton of work. Kim & I work very

Throws confetti Now that Kim has finished settling into her new house and I am done traveling everywhere, we have a little more time to focus on the Brigham Vaughn Shop. Today I am excited to announce that illustrated paperbacks are now available on my Shop! I was so excited to create the illustrated special edition paperbacks with the help of Colleen Malley. She’s such a talented artist and I love the way she illustrated my characters. I got so many compliments on the

Several years ago, I created a fictional small town on the shores of Lake Michigan called Pendleton Bay. The town may look quaint and charming, but there's a naughty side underneath. It's a place where ordinary guys find their kinky happily ever afters. James has been recording it in audio and I am happy to share that book #2 in the series is now available on my shop! Series: Naughty in Pendleton Title:  Embracing His Shame Book #:  2/5 Couple: Jarod Keener & Forrest P

Thank you so much! There are always nerves before I release a book. I wonder if I “got it right” and worry I might let readers down, especially ones who have been dying for Luke’s story for so long. But I couldn ’t be happier with the reviews coming in for Cheap Shot . You LOVED Luke & Sebastian’s story. I talked about that in yesterday's post , but now let's talk about what else I’ve been up to lately! I attended the Hockey Night with the Grand Rapids Griffins event on Sa

I really have  been blown away by  the love  you’ve  shown  for Cheap Shot . Just check out some of these reviews that have been coming in! 🏒 “I adore everything wrong with these two - Luke and Sebastian, but especially Luke, won me over with their determination to staying independent weirdos while begrudgingly finding each other.” – Nic Sweatt , Amazon 🏒 “So worth the wait! I have read multiple series from this author and I feel the books just keep getting better! Sebastia

So, this has been a rough week, huh? Let’s all take a deep breath, hold it for a few seconds, then breathe out slowly together. It’s been incredibly hard to focus on writing and promoting books. Lately, I’ve been able to create some compartmentalization where I do what I can, when I can (calling reps, showing up to protests, making donations) but try to be 100% present for my writing and all of the other parts of being an author. Some of it comes from spite. I REFUSE to let

Series: Scoring Chances Title: Cheap Shot Book #: 5/6 Couple: Luke Crawford & Sebastian Breckon Team: The Boston Harriers Cover Designer: Brigham Vaughn Cover Model Photographer: Wander Aguilar Release Date: April 10, 2026 Tropes: Enemies to lovers Aromantic spectrum rep Opposites attract Found family Hurt/comfort As many of you know, Luke Crawford first showed up in Changing the Rules as the asshole Gabriel Theriault got into a fight with. That fight spilled off th

I am back in Michigan and settling in. It’s been a little bit of a weird schedule for me because I’m thoroughly immersed in Olympic hockey. I’ve been watching both men’s and women’s hockey and rooting for Team Canada for both. It’s been a lot of fun, even if it’s very very stressful. I think the OT win for the men’s team against Czechia almost killed me. I am also very excited to announce that Delayed Penalty is available in audio. If you haven't listened to the rest of

It’s been quite a week! I went to not one, but TWO hockey games on Saturday. I took my parents to a noon game in Detroit to cheer on the Pittsburgh Penguins when they beat Detroit, then met up with a friend who had free tickets to a 7pm University of Michigan game where they beat the USNTDP (national development program) team. If you want to see my adventures, check out my pics on Instagram . I am also preparing for my annual trip to Albuquerque to visit my bestie and her fam

I got so excited about the idea of Date in a Pinch coming to audio that I forgot that many of you started with my hockey books and aren’t familiar with what came before them! I created a fictional small town on the shores of Lake Michigan called Pendleton Bay. The town may look quaint and charming, but there's a naughty side underneath.  It's a place where ordinary guys find their kinky happily ever afters .  Neil, a sweet and inexperienced submissive, gets an unexpected n

Thank you! It has been a wild and wonderful week since I released Delayed Penalty . I am blown away by how much you love Thad & Graham’s story. I’ll talk more about that below but first I want to talk about what I’ve been up to lately. I managed to sneak in a little holiday cheer when I went to see a production of A Christmas Carol and took a day off to do holiday shopping with my parents. They’re both annual traditions and a lot of fun. It really makes me feel like the

I really have been blown away by the love you’ve shown for Delayed Penalty . Just check out some of these reviews that have been coming in! 🏒 “Delayed Penalty hits that perfect blend of emotional depth, character growth, and swoony hockey romance that keeps the Scoring Chances series so addictive.” - Vallen Courte, BookBub 🏒” More than anything this a beautifully written and tender romance, was always at the epicentre. And that ending...just gah🥰- ell8, BookBub 🏒 “

We’re gonna keep this one short and sweet because I know you want to get your hands on Delayed Penalty ! Check out yesterday’s post to learn all of the details. Want to know what else I’ve been working on? Writing: I am making great progress on Cheap Shot ! We hit a nice little turning point for the boys and although they’re a looong way from love, it’s coming together really well. Audio: James has finished recording Date in a Pinch . I am almost caught up on chapte

I am so excited to share Thad & Graham’s story with you. I have been wanting to tell it since I started planning the series and Gavin’s brother mysteriously appeared. Getting in Thad’s head was such an interesting experience and I hope you love how swoony he and Graham are together. Thad’s adult life was rough until he landed in Boston. Finding a safe place in the Harriers, reuniting with his brother, and being loved by Graham is exactly what he needed to heal. The beauty o