The Difference Between Being Brave and Being Fearless

This is Ink & Intrigue—the blog where romance ignites, secrets simmer, and every love story hides a twist. I’m your blog host, Sheila Kell, romance author and lover of plot twists, slow burns, and morally questionable book boyfriends. I write about brave people. Agents who walk into dangerous situations knowing exactly what could happen. Firefighters who run toward the building … Read More

Meet Dr. Randy Overbeck

This is Ink & Intrigue—the blog where romance ignites, secrets simmer, and every love story hides a twist. I’m your blog host, Sheila Kell, romance author and lover of plot twists, slow burns, and morally questionable book boyfriends. Today, I’m thrilled to introduce you to an author whose stories have captured thousands of readers of mysteries and thrillers—Dr. Randy Overbeck. … Read More

Why Smart Characters Still Make Bad Decisions

This is Ink & Intrigue—the blog where romance ignites, secrets simmer, and every love story hides a twist. I’m your blog host, Sheila Kell, a romance author and lover of plot twists, slow burns, and morally questionable book boyfriends. There are few things more entertaining than being a reader who can clearly see that a character is about to make … Read More

Meet Susan Harris Howell!

This is Ink & Intrigue—the blog where romance ignites, secrets simmer, and every love story hides a twist. I’m your blog host, Sheila Kell, romance author and lover of plot twists, slow burns, and morally questionable book boyfriends. Today, I’m thrilled to introduce you to an author whose book will encourage you to move beyond the restrictions that often hold … Read More

Meet Karen Hulene Bartell!

This is Ink & Intrigue—the blog where romance ignites, secrets simmer, and every love story hides a twist. I’m your blog host, Sheila Kell, romance author and lover of plot twists, slow burns, and morally questionable book boyfriends. Today, I’m thrilled to introduce you—Karen Hulene Bartell, an author whose stories immerse you in the chemistry between Dare and Clay, the … Read More

Meet Vanessa Rose!

This is Ink & Intrigue—the blog where romance ignites, secrets simmer, and every love story hides a twist. I’m your blog host, Sheila Kell, romance author and lover of plot twists, slow burns, and morally questionable book boyfriends. Today, I’m thrilled to introduce you to an author whose stories bring heat, heart, and tissues —Vanessa Rose! If you love contemporary … Read More

When Protection Becomes Personal

This is Ink & Intrigue—the blog where romance ignites, secrets simmer, and every love story hides a twist. I’m your blog host, Sheila Kell, romance author and lover of plot twists, slow burns, and morally questionable book boyfriends. There’s a moment I love in romantic suspense. It doesn’t necessarily happen with a kiss. There may not be a declaration of … Read More

Why We Keep Falling for the Same Tropes

This is Ink & Intrigue—the blog where romance ignites, secrets simmer, and every love story hides a twist. I’m your blog host, Sheila Kell, romance author and lover of plot twists, slow burns, and morally questionable book boyfriends. We romance readers are an interesting bunch. Tell us a book contains a trope we’ve read dozens of times before, and instead … Read More

What’s on Your Bookshelf? Let’s Talk Favorite Reads 📚

This is Ink & Intrigue—the blog where romance ignites, secrets simmer, and every love story hides a twist. I’m your blog host, Sheila Kell, romance author and lover of plot twists, slow burns, and morally questionable book boyfriends. Usually on Saturdays, I turn Ink & Intrigue over to a guest author so you can meet someone new, discover another book, … Read More

The Characters Who Were Supposed to Stay in the Background

This is Ink & Intrigue—the blog where romance ignites, secrets simmer, and every love story hides a twist. I’m your blog host, Sheila Kell, romance author and lover of plot twists, slow burns, and morally questionable book boyfriends. Every character has a job. At least, that’s what I tell them. The hero and heroine get center stage. The villain causes … Read More