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Jenni Simonis
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Contemporary romance novelist. Small town, mafia, sports, stalker, and holiday novels coming in 2025-26. Lives in the PNW.
http://www.jennisimonis.com
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Jenni Simonis @j-simonis-author.bsky.social · Aug 20
Grab your friends and enjoy some naught nostalgia!

Local authors, bookish swag, books, games, and prizes. Free entry with preorders or tickets for $5.

Preorders on Beventi, tickets on Eventbrite. 🔗 in bio!

September 27, 2025, 4-8 p.m. | 734 NW 14th Ave, Portland, OR
Grab your friends and enjoy some naught nostalgia. September 27, 2025, 4-8 p.m. Local authors, bookish swag, books, games, and prizes. Free entry with preorders or tickets for $5. All proceeds support local authors! Preorders on Beventi, tickets on Eventbrite. Link in bio! 734 Nw 14th Ave, Portland, OR. PRW Book Fair. A Portland Romance Writers event.
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Don't forget to come and visit me this weekend at the Two Hearts Holiday Market! I'll have signed copies of all of my books as well as bookish gifts.

We'll be at 440 NW Burnside, Gresham (the former Kmart) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat and Sun. I'm toward the back left corner.

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December 6, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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It's time to meet Sebastian & Marnie! She's playful and outgoing, but afraid to mess up their friendship by telling him how she feels. He's shy, but there is no one better to take care of you when you're hurt or upset. After all, he learned from the best: his father.

Where the Heart Heals🔗 in bio.
[images: Marnie & Sebastian]Where the Heart Heals. Marnie: Orphaned as a child. Raised by her grandparents. In love with her best friend. Hates her red hair. Sebastian: Raised in a multi-generational household. Wishes he was closer to his sister. In love with his best friend. Marnie’s hair reminds him of a sunrise. Come meet Sebastian & Marnie! Available now on Amazon, KU, & your fave online bookshop.
November 29, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Early readers are loving this new installment in the Connor Family series. Not only do you get Sebastian & Marnie's story, but you get to check in with reader favorites, like Devlin & Diane or Steve & Marjorie.

Grab your copy of Where the Heart Heals today! 🔗 in bio.
what early readers are saying about... Where the Heart Heals: Loved this story of best friends Sebastian and Marine. Not only is her best friend, but he is her hero of sorts even though being the hero might mean a change for them both. Great book...really love the Connor Family books as everyone gets involved in the story not just the main leads. Another 5 star read.
November 28, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Been waiting for the main Connor Family series to be complete before you picked them up? Then, today's the day! With the release of Where the Heart Heals, the entire story of Devlin and Diane, their kids, and his parents, is now complete. Pick up your copies today!

🔗 in bio.
November 27, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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One the things Césare loves about him and Antony nearby being even in height is that it's so easy to kiss him...and Ana tucks right in between them. It's a match made it heaven. Which feels strange since Antony is better known to most folks as the Devil of Chicago.

Ménage with the Devil. 🔗 in bio.
[images: Antony, Lilliana, and Césare] height comparisons. When his best friend is tall enough so he only has to tip his head to kiss him, but still has to bend to kiss his wife... Ménage with the Devil. Lilliana: 5' 6" Césare: 6‘ 3" Antony: 6'
November 26, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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Sebastian and Marnie volunteer to help at every dance the school puts on, but all he really wants is the chance to finally have her in his arms.

Where the Heart Heals, available now.
[image: background image of people dancing] Sebastian sighed as he watched everyone dancing and having fun. I wish that was me and Marnie. He felt like he’d loved her forever but was afraid to say anything. What if she doesn’t feel the same way? Wait. What if she does? Where the Heart Heals [images: Where the Heart Heals cover on tablet, phone, and paperback]Where the Heart Heals. Available now. Grab it on Amazon, KU, or your favorite online bookshop.
November 26, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Your next book boyfriend: Césare Gallo. On the outside, he appears carefree and spontaneous, but really, he's just looking for someone to love him. And if they let him be in charge? Even better.

Ménage with the Devil, on Amazon, KU & online bookstores.
[image: Cesare Gallo] meet your new book boyfriend: Césare Gallo, 27, Enjoys being in charge, Afraid of being alone, Spontaneous & carefree. Ménage with the Devil
November 24, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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Your next book boyfriend: Antony Bernardi. He might be known as the Devil of Chicago to most people, but that image is far from reality. A cuddly teddy bear is more accurate. And he'd much rather be writing than running a criminal enterprise.

Ménage with the Devil, on Amazon, KU & online bookstores
[image: Antony Bernardi] meet your new book boyfriend: Antony Bernardi, 26, Italian mafia boss, Loves to write, Is actually a big teddy bear. Ménage with the Devil
November 23, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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Grab your copy of Where the Heart Heals today. This final installment in the main Connor Family series tells the story of Sebastian and Marnie, the battles they fought to be together, and their happily ever after. Be sure to have a box of tissues nearby, though!
[image: Sebastian & Marnie sitting around a campfire] Now Live. Available on Kindle Unlimited. Childhood friends-to-lovers, Unrequited love, Everyone can see it, Soul mates, Hurt/comfort, Wound tending, Virgin MMC, Plus sized MMC, Mental health rep, Shared trauma, Emotional scars, Rich vs poor, Found family.
November 23, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Your next book boyfriend: Sebastian Connor. There's nothing more important to him in life than Marnie. He may be afraid to take the first step, but nothing will get in the way of making certain she's safe and has all the things she needs in life.

Where the Heart Heals, out now.
[image: Sebastian Connor] meet your new book boyfriend: Sebastian Connor, 18, Loves his best friend, wants to dance with her, Walks her home every night. Where the Heart Heals
November 22, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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Your next book boyfriend: Finn Murphy. Teasing Joy, and making her laugh, is one of his favorite things. Even more than running or planning. And while he may be unsure of himself sometimes, he's certain of his love for her.

Where the Heart Leads, available on Amazon, KU & online bookstores.
[image: Finn Murphy] meet your new book boyfriend: Finn Murphy, 21, Loves to tease her, Wants to make his dad proud, Would rather run than swim. Where the Heart Leads
November 21, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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Your next book boyfriend: Steve Murphy. Even his constant companion, math, can't distract him when it comes to Marjorie. And while he likes being in charge, he has no issues with handing her the reins...

The Perfect Addition, available on Amazon, KU & online bookstores.
[image: Steve Murphy] meet your new book boyfriend: Steve Murphy, 23, Loves numbers...But loves her more, Lets her tie him up. The Perfect Addition
November 20, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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Your next book boyfriend: Devlin Connor. He may not have much (any) experience with women, but he's more than willing to let her lead the way. And when he finds out how much fun 'dessert' can be, wild horses couldn't drag him away.

Where the Heart Is, available on Amazon, KU & online bookstores.
[image: Devlin Connor] meet your new book boyfriend: Devlin Connor, 28, Loves to cook for Diane, Asks her to teach him, Could eat ‘dessert’ every day. Where the Heart Is
November 19, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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Your next book boyfriend: Jim Connor. He's an electrician whose biggest dream is to build houses. Until he meets Kelly, that is. Then. all he can think about is making her his and building her a home.

What the Heart Needs, a prequel novella, available on Amazon & Kindle Unlimited.
[image: Jim Connor] meet your new book boyfriend: Jim Connor, 24, Working class, Dirty talker, Builds kelly a house. What the Heart Needs
November 18, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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Who needs a 1 star "I love you" when you could have so much more? I mean, it's hard to beat a man who loves you so much that he is grateful for his family curse because it picked you.

Ménage with the Devil, available on Amazon, Kindle Unlimited, and online bookshops.
[images: Antony, Lilliana] Him: “I love you” 1/5 stars. Antony: “It sounds funny to say it, but I am so grateful for the curse on my family. After all, it brought me you.” 5/5 stars. Ménage with the Devil, on Kindle Unlimited, Amazon, & your fave online bookstore
November 13, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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Who needs a 1 star "I love you" when you could have Césare? He was willing to risk the wrath of his best friend, Chicago's top mafia boss, just to have her love.

Ménage with the Devil, available on Amazon, Kindle Unlimited, and online bookshops.
[images: Cesare and Lilliana] Him: “I love you” 1/5 stars. Césare: “I love you, Ana, and I promise to be your friend, your protector, and lover for the rest of our lives.” Ménage with the Devil, on Kindle Unlimited, Amazon, & your fave online bookstore.
November 11, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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The Devil of Chicago stole Lilliana to be his bride. And as much as she wants to say no, something pulls her in more and more...

Ménage with the Devil, a MMF why choose mafia romance. Grab your copy today on Amazon, KU, or your favorite online bookstore.
[images: dark peonies and wedding rings] Will the salvation I seek be my undoing? Ménage with the Devil. Jenni Simonis [images: dark peonies and wedding rings] The desire to submit to the devil’s whims is too strong to resist. Ménage with the Devil. Jenni Simonis [images: bride in front of a window] The devil has chosen me as his bride. Ménage with the Devil. Jenni Simonis
November 10, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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Unfortunately, I do love...

- When the friends become lovers.
- When he’s the biggest golden retriever you’ve ever met.
- When someone says “f*ck it” and takes the next step.
- When we see things from his point of view.
- When he takes care of her.

How about you?
[images: book covers of Where the Heart Is, Where the Heart Leads, Where the Heart Heals] unfortunately i do love [images: book covers of Where the Heart Heals, The Perfect Addition, Menage with the Devil] When the friends become lovers. When he’s the biggest golden retriever you’ve ever met. When someone says “f*ck it” and takes the next step. When we see things from his point of view. When he takes care of her.
November 9, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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Who wouldn't want two bookish boos like Antony and Césare in their life? Especially when it's paired with a dirty mouth...

Ménage with the Devil, a MMF why choose mafia romance. Grab your copy today. 🔗 in bio.
[image: ghost with a book]my bookish boos [image: ghost with books] Antony Bernardi “That’s it, amore. Come for me. Come all over my c-ck.” Mafia Inexperienced MMC Family Curse [image: ghost with a pumpkim] Césare Gallo “Look at how well you take my c-ck, luce del sol. I’m so proud of you. Such a good girl.” Bodyguard one-night-stand king Teach me/Us
October 31, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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Unfortunately, I do love...

A dirty talker who is also sweet and willing to give you all the time in the world to be ready to be his. And that house he's dreamt of building? Now it's a home for *you*.

What the Heart Needs, a small town romance novella, available on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited.
[images: film camera, e-book of What the Heart Needs] Unfortunately I do love: - Small town - Found family - Love at second sight - Overcoming past trauma - Soul mates - Sworn off relationships - He builds her a house - Working class hero - Hurt/comfort - Golden retriever MMC - Praise kink - Breeding kink - Dirty talk as a love language Grab it today on Amazon or Kindle Unlimited
October 30, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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Love small town romance with all its angst, longing, and sweet (but spicy!) love? Well, you're gonna love Sebastian & Marnie's story. In between the boxes of tissues, of course.

Don't miss out on the last book in the main Connor Family series! Coming Nov 20th. Pre-order your copy today. 🔗 in bio.
[image: book cover of Where the Heart Heals]Where the Heart Heals: Small town, Infertility, Shared trauma, Friends to lovers, Unrequited love, Soul mates, Hurt/comfort, Mental health rep, Virgin MMC, Plus sized MMC, Rich vs poor, Found family, Dual POV, Open door. Coming November 20th.
October 29, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Thanks to everyone who helped Ménage with the Devil reach this rank yesterday! I love you guys so much. And a huge thanks to @darkromanceteam for such a great event!

Haven't grabbed it yet? Today is your last chance! 🔗 in bio.
October 28, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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Last day to come by and see me today in Gresham! I have signed books, character art, bookish gifts, and more.

Autumn Bazaar, Saturday, October 25th to Sunday, October 26th, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: 440 NW Burnside, Gresham (the old Kmart building)
[image: ghost with a pumpkin on its head]Come see me this weekend! I’ll have signed copies of my books, character art, bookish gifts, and more! Autumn Bazaar, Saturday, October 25th to Sunday, October 26th, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Location: 440 NW Burnside, Gresham (the old Kmart building)
October 26, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Your next book boyfriend: Césare Gallo. On the outside, he appears carefree and spontaneous, but really, he's just looking for someone to love him. And if they let him be in charge? Even better.

Ménage with the Devil, on Amazon, KU & online bookstores.
[image: Cesare Gallo] meet your new book boyfriend: Césare Gallo, 27, Enjoys being in charge, Afraid of being alone, Spontaneous & carefree. Ménage with the Devil
October 25, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Don't forget to come by and see me today in Gresham! I have signed books, character art, bookish gifts, and more. There's even a Trunk-or-Treat on Saturday!

Autumn Bazaar, Saturday, October 25th to Sunday, October 26th, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: 440 NW Burnside, Gresham (the old Kmart building)
[image: ghost with a pumpkin on its head]Come see me this weekend! I’ll have signed copies of my books, character art, bookish gifts, and more! Autumn Bazaar, Saturday, October 25th to Sunday, October 26th, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Location: 440 NW Burnside, Gresham (the old Kmart building)
October 25, 2025 at 4:01 PM