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/
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
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
Woo-hoo!!! It's release day!!! Introducing Kat, Nick and the cast of Painted Dreams, a sweet contemporary romance with all the feels! Book boyfriend, anyone?!
August 1, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Woo-hoo!!! It's release day!!! Introducing Kat, Nick and the cast of Painted Dreams, a sweet contemporary romance with all the feels! Book boyfriend, anyone?!
Don't miss out on the annual Smashwords Summer/Winter Sale! Escape to the snowy mountains of Utah for just 99 cents -- Christmas at Tall Pines has all the romantic holiday feels! :-) #summersale #goodbooks #sweetromance #booksale #christmasinJuly www.smashwords.com/books/view/1...
July 22, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Don't miss out on the annual Smashwords Summer/Winter Sale! Escape to the snowy mountains of Utah for just 99 cents -- Christmas at Tall Pines has all the romantic holiday feels! :-) #summersale #goodbooks #sweetromance #booksale #christmasinJuly www.smashwords.com/books/view/1...