Darlene Deluca, Author
@darlenedeluca.bsky.social
Author of heartfelt women's fiction and contemporary romance that feels real. Loves books, flowers, tea, and dark chocolate!
A cozy fall read!
--When a children’s book author gets a story idea from a young fan who’s lost his parents in a tragic accident, she knows she’s hit gold. She sees a bestseller and heartwarming keepsake. But the boy’s guardian sees exploitation. --
--When a children’s book author gets a story idea from a young fan who’s lost his parents in a tragic accident, she knows she’s hit gold. She sees a bestseller and heartwarming keepsake. But the boy’s guardian sees exploitation. --
November 13, 2025 at 4:13 PM
A cozy fall read!
--When a children’s book author gets a story idea from a young fan who’s lost his parents in a tragic accident, she knows she’s hit gold. She sees a bestseller and heartwarming keepsake. But the boy’s guardian sees exploitation. --
--When a children’s book author gets a story idea from a young fan who’s lost his parents in a tragic accident, she knows she’s hit gold. She sees a bestseller and heartwarming keepsake. But the boy’s guardian sees exploitation. --
It's Book Quote Wednesday! Today's word is "girls." A snippet from Barefoot Days. More drama ahead...? #bookquotes #womensfiction
November 12, 2025 at 3:28 PM
It's Book Quote Wednesday! Today's word is "girls." A snippet from Barefoot Days. More drama ahead...? #bookquotes #womensfiction
Are you ready to gear up for the holiday season? Get your holiday vibe on with a sweet romance read! --A blizzard at Tall Pines mountain lodge puts Melanie Beck within arm’s reach of an old high school crush and in danger of losing both her idyllic Christmas and her heart.--
November 4, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Are you ready to gear up for the holiday season? Get your holiday vibe on with a sweet romance read! --A blizzard at Tall Pines mountain lodge puts Melanie Beck within arm’s reach of an old high school crush and in danger of losing both her idyllic Christmas and her heart.--
Announcing the winners of the 2025 Carla Contest from Mid-America Romance Authors! Some great reads!
November 4, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Announcing the winners of the 2025 Carla Contest from Mid-America Romance Authors! Some great reads!
It's Halloween! It's Friday! Treat yourself to a cozy read!
October 31, 2025 at 1:49 PM
It's Halloween! It's Friday! Treat yourself to a cozy read!
It's Book Quote Wednesday! Today's word is gold -- like the stunning aspens of Colorado! #sweetromancebooks
October 15, 2025 at 7:22 PM
It's Book Quote Wednesday! Today's word is gold -- like the stunning aspens of Colorado! #sweetromancebooks
It's Book Quote Wednesday! Today's word is "strong." Will Kate have to fight for Matt's affections? #bookquotes #readingromance #sweetromancereads #singledad
October 8, 2025 at 7:55 PM
It's Book Quote Wednesday! Today's word is "strong." Will Kate have to fight for Matt's affections? #bookquotes #readingromance #sweetromancereads #singledad
It's Book Quote Wednesday! Today's word is "hard." Can Lane get Mandi to talk about herself?
October 1, 2025 at 7:33 PM
It's Book Quote Wednesday! Today's word is "hard." Can Lane get Mandi to talk about herself?
It's Book Quote Wednesday! Today's word is "idea." Hmmm...
September 17, 2025 at 11:52 PM
It's Book Quote Wednesday! Today's word is "idea." Hmmm...
Just a pretty pic from the garden today! :-)
September 17, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Just a pretty pic from the garden today! :-)
It's Book Quote Wednesday! Today's word is "pour." This is from the first book in my women's fiction trilogy, The Women of Whitfield -- heartfelt stories of three small-town friends.
September 10, 2025 at 10:46 PM
It's Book Quote Wednesday! Today's word is "pour." This is from the first book in my women's fiction trilogy, The Women of Whitfield -- heartfelt stories of three small-town friends.
Gorgeous Dahlia at the local arboretum. I love this color!!
September 7, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Gorgeous Dahlia at the local arboretum. I love this color!!
When New York City artist Katlyn Andrews is hit hard by a devastating career setback, she has to decide whether following the advice of up-and-coming TV star Nick Summers will lead to success and fulfillment or send her back to square one with an embarrassing thud. www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJNJXGWT/
September 3, 2025 at 7:54 PM
When New York City artist Katlyn Andrews is hit hard by a devastating career setback, she has to decide whether following the advice of up-and-coming TV star Nick Summers will lead to success and fulfillment or send her back to square one with an embarrassing thud. www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJNJXGWT/
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5 stars for Painted Dreams (Art from the Heart) by Darlene Deluca
This is an emotional story about working hard for your dreams, overcoming life’s obstacles, and discovering romance where you least expect it.
substack.com/@nnlightsboo...
#romance #bookreview #booksky @darlenedeluca.bsky.social
This is an emotional story about working hard for your dreams, overcoming life’s obstacles, and discovering romance where you least expect it.
substack.com/@nnlightsboo...
#romance #bookreview #booksky @darlenedeluca.bsky.social
5 stars for Painted Dreams (Art from the Heart) by Darlene Deluca #romance #oppositesattract #bookreview #newrelease
In her heart, Kat knows he’s wrong about her…but could her heart be wrong about him?
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August 27, 2025 at 12:05 PM
5 stars for Painted Dreams (Art from the Heart) by Darlene Deluca
This is an emotional story about working hard for your dreams, overcoming life’s obstacles, and discovering romance where you least expect it.
substack.com/@nnlightsboo...
#romance #bookreview #booksky @darlenedeluca.bsky.social
This is an emotional story about working hard for your dreams, overcoming life’s obstacles, and discovering romance where you least expect it.
substack.com/@nnlightsboo...
#romance #bookreview #booksky @darlenedeluca.bsky.social
You've earned a weekend read and a HEA! Painted Dreams now available!!
August 15, 2025 at 8:53 PM
You've earned a weekend read and a HEA! Painted Dreams now available!!
New contemporary romance with all the feels!
PAINTED DREAMS
PAINTED DREAMS
August 12, 2025 at 3:13 AM
New contemporary romance with all the feels!
PAINTED DREAMS
PAINTED DREAMS
Loving this early review for PAINTED DREAMS! #fivestars #newrelase #sweetromance #readingromance #bookboyfriend #bookreviews
August 10, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Loving this early review for PAINTED DREAMS! #fivestars #newrelase #sweetromance #readingromance #bookboyfriend #bookreviews
Reposted by Darlene Deluca, Author
❀༻Book of the Day ༺❀
#BookReview - 5 STARS 💙📚
•´¸.•*´¨)✯ ¸.•*¨)
✮ ( ¸.•´✶ Painted Dreams
(Art from the Heart)
By Darlene Deluca *´¨✫)
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#BooksWorthReading #bookoftheday #Romance
#BookReview - 5 STARS 💙📚
•´¸.•*´¨)✯ ¸.•*¨)
✮ ( ¸.•´✶ Painted Dreams
(Art from the Heart)
By Darlene Deluca *´¨✫)
maryanneyarde.blogspot.com/2025/08/book...
#BooksWorthReading #bookoftheday #Romance
August 6, 2025 at 7:11 PM
❀༻Book of the Day ༺❀
#BookReview - 5 STARS 💙📚
•´¸.•*´¨)✯ ¸.•*¨)
✮ ( ¸.•´✶ Painted Dreams
(Art from the Heart)
By Darlene Deluca *´¨✫)
maryanneyarde.blogspot.com/2025/08/book...
#BooksWorthReading #bookoftheday #Romance
#BookReview - 5 STARS 💙📚
•´¸.•*´¨)✯ ¸.•*¨)
✮ ( ¸.•´✶ Painted Dreams
(Art from the Heart)
By Darlene Deluca *´¨✫)
maryanneyarde.blogspot.com/2025/08/book...
#BooksWorthReading #bookoftheday #Romance
It's Book Quote Wednesday! Today's word is "shiver." A snippet from SUNSET LEDGE. Can Jack really be charming?! #bookquotewednesday #wrpbks #bookstagram #laterinliferomance #readingromance
August 7, 2025 at 12:11 AM
It's Book Quote Wednesday! Today's word is "shiver." A snippet from SUNSET LEDGE. Can Jack really be charming?! #bookquotewednesday #wrpbks #bookstagram #laterinliferomance #readingromance
The pretty little rich girl wanted to keep him company? Or did she think he might run off with the silver candlesticks? --Painted Dreams
August 1, 2025 at 11:21 PM
The pretty little rich girl wanted to keep him company? Or did she think he might run off with the silver candlesticks? --Painted Dreams