About Suzanne Rogerson Author

Suzanne lives in Middlesex, England with her husband, two children, a crazy cocker spaniel and a rather aloof cat. Her writing journey began at the age of twelve when she completed her first novel. She discovered the fantasy genre in her late teens and has never looked back. Now an author of four fantasy novels including the Silent Sea Chronicles trilogy and her debut fantasy, Visions of Zarua, Suzanne has also turned her hand to short stories. At last count, she has 4 books to her name including two feel-good Christmas collections. 2026 is the year she plans to publish her new romance series - The Mermaid Hotel Series - set in Cornwall with a matchmaking hotel owner. She loves gardening and has a Hebe (shrub) fetish. She enjoys cooking with ingredients from the garden and regularly feeds unsuspecting guests vegetable-based cakes. Suzanne collects books, is interested in history and enjoys wandering around castles and old ruins whilst being immersed in the past. She likes to combine her love of nature and photography on family walks, but most of all she loves to escape with a great film, binge watch TV shows, or soak in a hot bubble bath with an ice cream and a book.

#Bookreview The Sugar and Spice Bookshop Bakery by Jennifer Page #Romance #Netgalley

Posted on September 28, 2026 by Suzanne Rogerson Author

My first taste of Jennifer Page’s writing, and I will be back for seconds!

The Blurb

Louise Dearnley has spent her life editing perfectly neat love stories, where heartbreak leads to fresh starts, charming small businesses bloom, and happily-ever-afters are guaranteed.

But now in her forties, she’s quit her job – and no, she doesn’t want to talk about why – and returned home to Applethwaite, the small Yorkshire village where she grew up. Starting over doesn’t feel nearly so much fun in real life as it does in fiction.

It also doesn’t help that her mother is convinced she’s here to run the family bakery, especially as the locals can’t get enough of Louise’s legendary ginger cake and scrumptious scones. Between renovations, a quirky ex-stepdaughter (who’s unexpectedly come to stay) and a gorgeous Italian who seems too good to be true, Louise’s second chance begins to take shape.

After a lifetime spent polishing other people’s happy endings, will Louise finally have one of her own?

My Mini Review

I loved the premise of this book – from the main character being an editor, to the cafe setting and renovation, to the sexy Italian builder and his secrets. The unfolding story kept me turning the pages and I just had to uncover exactly how bad a mistake Louise made to run away from her editing career and return to her childhood village.

The cast of characters were charming, the food descriptions scrummy, and the bookshop bakery sounds like heaven and a place I would love to visit. Please someone make this a real thing! Overall, this was a very enjoyable read and I look forward to discovering more of Jennifer Page’s books.

Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC copy

#bookreview Postcards from Sicily by Nancy Barone #romance #netgalley

Posted on September 24, 2026 by Suzanne Rogerson Author

I’ve already enjoyed some of Nancy Barone’s books, so when this came up on Netgalley, I was excited to request a copy. I’m glad I did.

Blurb

Olivia swore she would never grow up to be like her mother, who fled to Sicily to be with her lover when Olivia was a teenager. But now in her thirties, the spark in Olivia’s marriage has been extinguished for years, she’s hopelessly pining over her attractive business partner, Markus, and her own teenage daughter barely speaks to her.

So when her estranged mother offers to pay for an eight-week trip to a luxurious wellness centre in Italy, Olivia reluctantly accepts. A break will be good for her. For everyone. There’s just one catch… Susan is staying in the adjoining room.

Fuelled by gorgeous weather, good food and even better wine, can the two women overcome their history and form the mother-daughter bond that Olivia always dreamed of? Or is it too late for second chances?

My mini review

I was intrigued to read Olivia’s story. I’m sure many people like me would dream of being offered a free eight-week holiday, but this doesn’t turn out quite how she expects. The story takes some unexpected turns when she is forced to face her mother after 22 years apart. There are some surprising revelations and deep soul searching moments for Olivia to contend with. There are plenty of emotional moments throughout the story as more of the past is revealed and both Olivia and her mother’s actions suddenly begin to make sense.

I really liked the relationship between Olivia and her business partner. I wanted them to get together and be the perfect couple they were meant to be if only she wasn’t trapped in a loveless marriage. Marcus is such a great guy and a best friend to Olivia and her children. I was rooting for them from the start. I also wanted Olivia to be able to mend her difficult relationships with her mother and her daughter before the past could repeat itself. At times the emotional moments made it a difficult read, but it was so rewarding and proves what a great author Nancy B is.

I recommend the book, especially if you fancy a getaway to Sicily.

New Release – Witchland by Juno Goldstone #romantasy #fantasy

Posted on September 20, 2026 by Suzanne Rogerson Author

I’m so excited to share this new release. Witchland is a regency romance with an enemy to lovers theme. I’m currently reading it and loving every moment. Just look at this cover – it’s beautiful.

The Blurb

A realm ruled by women.
A witch cursed to kill the man she marries.
An enemy who must wed a witch.

Those eyes. Wolf eyes, golden amber-brown, rich with the promise of wildness… but he looked at her with loathing.

It’s hate at first sight when Eliza Peverley meets Will Darsyn, an outspoken critic of Witch Society. But she needs to marry fast, so her Land will give her more magic as a wedding gift. Eliza’s vicious cousin has challenged her to a magical duel, and if she loses, her sister dies too. Will, for reasons of his own, also needs to wed quickly.

Cursed to kill her husband, the last thing Eliza needs is love. She wants a marriage of convenience with a man she won’t mourn. Will is perfect for her – perfectly disagreeable – and there isn’t the slightest chance of her growing fond of him.

Eliza and Will feign love to earn the queen’s approval to wed. And when Eliza’s rival attacks, they are forced to work together to survive. Attraction sparks, but Will has a dangerous secret. One that could change the stakes entirely.

A man who hates witches and the witch who’s going to kill him can never fall in love… can they?

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It’s available now on Amazon in paperback and ebook.

I’ll be sharing my review when I finish reading it, but don’t wait. Go and get your copy today!

You can also check out the author’s website here Juno Goldstone, and follow her on Goodreads and Instagram.

Oh, and here is the perfect place to read a regency romantasy – a 15th century manor house in Hanley Castle – Worcestershire.

I recommend both the location and the book.

August fantasy book sale – hundreds of book deals #fantasy #booksale

Posted on August 29, 2026 by Suzanne Rogerson Author

This weekend Narratess has organised another huge indie books sale with hundreds of books on offer in the genres of fantasy, sci-fi and horror. This year the price point selected for most books is £1.99, though some are free and others £2.99. Here’s the link to check out the Indie book sale.

Visions of Zarua is in the sale and I’ve made it available across all countries at £1.99. This was my debut novel and I’m proud to showcase it in this sale.

Perfect for fans of epic fantasy with split timelines, chosen one tropes, mystery, magic and creatures conjured by blood magic.

I’ve recently changed the blurb, what do you think?

What if an apprentice wizard’s haunting visions of a long-dead hero were the only key to stopping an ancient sorcerer’s resurrection?

Paddren is a wizard plagued by visions that are not his own. When his master is brutally murdered by a monstrous Nagra, Paddren’s terrifying visions of a fallen city and a long-dead hero intensify. Accompanied by his loyal friend Leyoch, and Varnia, a fierce tracker hiding a volatile magical bloodline, Paddren hunts the assassin.

But the trail leads them into a conspiracy far greater than simple murder. A rogue faction of wizards is using blood magic to resurrect a sorcerer whose power once nearly destroyed the realm. As the kingdom of Paltria edges towards war, Paddren must lead his friends into the cursed ruins of Zarua. To stop the resurrection, he must decipher the visions of the ancient Guardian who failed to kill the sorcerer three centuries ago and hope he has the strength to succeed where others have failed.

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Here’s the link to the sale again for lots of bargain indie books.

Celebrating the National Year of Reading 2026 with a bookstall! #indieauthor

Posted on August 28, 2026 by Suzanne Rogerson Author

This August Bank Holiday Monday I’ll be at a special summer fair held in my local high street, which is being run to celebrate the National Year of Reading 2026. As a local author I’ve been asked along to share my books on a book stall and I’m really looking forward to it. It’s been almost 3 years since I’ve taken part in anything like this, so let’s pray for good weather and even better footfall.

I’ve been busy preparing sample writing bags to give away, which includes free short story booklets, leaflets with details of the romance series I plan to release next year, a bookmark and business cards. I’m updating the table display which includes some new print outs that highlight the tropes and themes in my books.

I’ve got public liability insurance, so if this goes well I’d love to look at some other local events to trial out. I’ve also invested in a new gazebo which we’ve just set in up in the garden in the wind. That should be fun on the day. Let’s hope it doesn’t rain as one reviewer said the gazebo is as useful as tissue paper!

Below is the leaflet with news about the upcoming series set in a Cornish hotel in the fictional town of Lowenporth. I can’t wait to finally getting this series out into the world because it’s been living in my head since 2020.

If anyone is in Ashford, Middlesex, stop by and say hello. The fair is from 11am to 3pm.

I’ll get some photos on the day and post an update. Wish me luck!

Secrets of the Italian Guesthouse by Sue Moorcroft #romance #bookreview

Posted on August 26, 2026 by Suzanne Rogerson Author

This is a great start to a new trilogy, The Italian Legacy, by one of my favourite authors. Like her previous series, The Skye Sisters trilogy, this also follows the lives of three very different sisters, who don’t even know each other exist. Each book will follow a different sister’s viewpoint and I’m so glad we got to start with Jade in Italy. It’s a brilliant premise and the hotel is the perfect backdrop for their stories to unfold.

Jade is the sister with the most to lose, but everything to gain if she can accept her grandmother’s dying wish. I felt sorry for Jade who’d grown up at the hotel and loved running it, but was now expected to share it with sisters she doesn’t know.

The male lead Leo was swoonworthy and their past together made this the perfect second chance romance.

There are several story threads running through this book, each intriguing and had me hooked. Some will no doubt unravel as the series progresses. I loved the romance re-sparking between the couple and the three sisters have a great dynamic.

I can’t wait to read the next installment.

Thanks to Netgalley for my ARC copy, which I am very late posting.

Here’s the official blurb

Two sisters she’s never met
A first love who’s impossible to forget…

For Jade, life in Lake Como is la dolce vita. Until her beloved grandmother passes, leaving Jade not just the family’s bustling guesthouse to run, but two life-changing secrets to confront…

The pensione hasn’t just been left to Jade, it’s also been inherited by her sisters – who she had no idea existed. As Erin and Rosalie arrive in Italy, Jade is forced to face the heart-wrenching prospect of sharing her last remaining tie to the woman who raised her.

Jade is desperately trying to hold on to the past, but there’s one person she would prefer to leave firmly behind: her first love, Leo. He’s back in the city that is filled with the memories they once made together. But as Jade fights to take control of her future and her heart, why do all cobbled roads lead back to Leo?

Lose yourself in the first, utterly romantic novel in a brand-new trilogy, filled with new beginnings and second chances. Perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan and Milly Johnson.

The Little Greek Guesthouse by Lizzie Lee #romance #bookreview

Posted on August 13, 2026 by Suzanne Rogerson Author

I haven’t read any of Lizzie Lee’s books before so I was really pleased to win a paperback from the publisher in an Instagram competition. It arrived promptly and I couldn’t wait to read it. The cover is pretty and the blurb intriguing and I was hooked from the first few pages with the mess Nina’s life suddenly spirals into.

Nina’s a great lead and her relationship with her father Theo shines through. I also really love her friend, Heather, the schoolteacher who has a delightful way of avoiding swear words.

Kefalonia came alive and all the people in the little town were wonderful to spend time with.
I quickly became invested in the house renovation and wanted Nina’s dream to become a reality against all the odds thrown at her, including her dad’s stubbornness.
I loved the conservation aspect of this book and the geeky, turned hot enemy to lover dynamic with George. Vassilis, the builder, is another story!

Overall, it was a great read and I’m looking forward to discovering more of Lizzie Lee’s books.

Here’s the blurb

Sun, sea and second chances are on the cards this summer…

At thirty-three, Nina Pappas never imagined she would be back in her childhood bedroom, but having lost her job, her flat and her boyfriend (to her best friend, no less!) in one disastrous day, that’s exactly where she finds herself.

So when her dad, Theo, suggests she join him for the summer in Kefalonia, Nina is more than ready to trade heartbreak for healing – and the concrete jungle for the shimmering Ionian sea. A few sun-soaked weeks under the Greek sky, filled with balmy, thyme-scented evenings and lashings of sumptuous home-cooked food, might just be the reset she needs. And she might even enjoy renovating the house Theo’s inherited if it involves working with the irresistible and brooding local builder…

But island life isn’t all sea views, sunsets and souvlaki. As Nina finds herself clashing with the determined (yet undeniably handsome!) conservationist, hellbent on derailing Theo’s plans, she discovers that starting over is rarely straightforward – and that following your passion is one of the bravest things you can do. That, and recognising real love when it crosses your path…

Escape to Greece this summer in Lizzie Lee’s brand-new uplifting and feel-good read about taking a chance on life and love. Perfect for fans of Mandy Baggot, Sue Roberts and Jo Thomas.

Final thoughts – it’s well worth a read!

The Lost Sentinel wins 3rd in The BooksShelf competition July 2026!

Posted on August 4, 2026 by Suzanne Rogerson Author

I’m excited to share my fantastic news…

Being placed in this competition highlights the fact my book is still relevant and I hope about to find some new readers. Here is the review from The BooksShelf team.

“Suzanne Rogerson’s The Lost Sentinel is an ambitious epic fantasy set on the island of Kalaya, where magic is fading, fear is dividing its people, and the search for a new Sentinel could determine the island’s future.
We were particularly impressed by the novel’s nature-based magic system and its exploration of grief, sacrifice, prejudice and responsibility. Tei develops into a sympathetic and resilient protagonist, while the wider cast introduces political conflict, dangerous journeys and competing visions for Kalaya. The relationships between the characters give the story genuine emotional impact. The large cast and multiple parallel storylines require patience before their connections become clear. However, they also create an expansive world and establish several intriguing conflicts for the wider Silent Sea Chronicles.
Rich in adventure, loss and magical intrigue, The Lost Sentinel is a compelling beginning to an epic fantasy series and a deserving Third-Place Fiction Winner in the BooksShelf Writing Contest.
— The BooksShelf Editorial Team”

I love how the review picked up on the natural magic that is so integral to the world of Kalaya and it reminded me why I chose this type of magic system.

The natural world has always been important to me ever since childhood. I was a member of the World Wildlife Fund and collected anything to do with animals. I used to get monthly wildlife magazines and covered my bedroom walls with posters of animals (and the odd pop star!). I’d watch The Really Wild Show hosted by Chris Packham and Michaela Strachan every week and wanted to help animals everywhere. I even remember having a WWF sticker album when they were all the rage back in the 80’s. I also wanted to be a vet, but writing is much more my thing now. My love of nature still finds its way into my stories and that couldn’t be more evident than in this trilogy.

It’s surprising how childhood obsessions can shape future decisions and creations.

If you want to see more reviews or pick up the book for yourself, it’s available in ebook, paperback, audio and free to read on Kindle Unlimited (as is the rest of the series).

Amazon universal link

You can also go direct to my book page on Amazon to see my other books.

I’m so proud of Silent Sea Chronicles and I hope it continues to resonate with readers.

Until next time…

The question of what to write next #authorlife #indieauthor

Posted on May 29, 2026 by Suzanne Rogerson Author

Hasn’t it been a scorching week! Perfect for sitting in the shade with a book and a cool glass of something special, or maybe an ice cream (my favourite go to snack when I’m lost in a good book).

Over recent weeks, I’ve been struggling with the issue of what to write next.

In my fantasy readers newsletter this week, I posed the question of what I should work on next. The response has been interesting, so I thought why not get some feedback on my blog. Here are the 7 suggestions I made…

1. More short fiction set in the world of my current fantasy books – like Fantasy Short Stories – which I offer free to all newsletter subscribers.

2. A prequel novella to Silent Sea Chronicles where the focus is firmly on Farrell’s people and Stone Haven.

3. A sequel to Silent Sea Chronicles following the lives of the characters after book 3’s conclusion and their adventures on the Silent Sea.

4. Serialised fiction in a new world of wizards and wraiths where you have to trust your enemy to survive.

5. I could re-start work on Starlight Prophecy. I have planned it as a trilogy focusing on an anti-heroine and the lengths she will go to for revenge. No one is safe, not even her closest family.

6. In other writing, I’m busy working on a romance series set in a seaside hotel in Cornwall with a matchmaking landlady. Do you read across genres?

7. I’m also working on some more seasonal short stories for my Winter Warmer Series and want to get Book 3.

It’s not an exhaustive list of my ideas, as I have tons that could be developed. It’s more a case of working out what my readers want and what aligns with my goals, which is to publish something this year. I’d really hoped it could be my romance series, The Mermaid Hotel, but that project is stalling with lack of funds and also lack of inspiration for the cover art, plus a bit of doubt about if the books are good enough yet.

Maybe you’d like to share your thoughts as a reader, or a fellow writer?
What makes you pick up your next read, or decide on your next project?
And if you’ve read any of my books, what of the above list would you be most excited to read?

Before I go to enjoy the sunshine, I also wanted to take this opportunity to remind you of the Book Cave giveaway I signed up to.
For the whole of May, there are some great books available free or on a giveaway. I’ve picked up some new to me authors, and I hope you will take a look and see if there are any free books that take your fancy.

Book Cave link

My Fantasy Short Stories collection is on the list available and I’d love to see you over on my newsletter.

If you prefer not to join through the Book Cave link, there is a sign up form (link in the above page menus).

Whatever you’re doing today, be it reading, writing, or working a boring day job, have a good one.

Until next time…

Sci-fi and fantasy giveaway novellas on Book Cave #fantasy #sci-fi

Posted on May 4, 2026 by Suzanne Rogerson Author

I hope you’ve been enjoying the early May bank holiday. We’ve spent the weekend being typically British and started on the garden with a reward afterwards of a cool glass (or two) of Pimms.

I’ve also joined up with other sci-fi and fantasy authors to offer free books and giveaways during the month of May. Are you ready to find some new authors to follow?

These books, both in fantasy and sci-fi, are available on bookcave here.

There are 18 novellas and books to choose from including my own Fantasy Short Stories.

I’ve recently been trying a few new authors this way, the free no risk option is appealing – especially after my recent BookBub ad and the credit card statement that followed! I’m well on the way to making back the money though, so I’m very happy with the result. Last week I shared more stats of the recent sale on bookbub, if you’re interested in the sale from a writer’s perspective.

Anyway, enjoy the rest of your holiday if you’re lucky enough to have another day off work. I hope you have lots of reading planned.