Author Empi Baryeh's Blog

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all! Thank you for dropping by on Christmas day.  I hope your holidays are going great. I just thought I'd drop by with seasons' greetings as well as a sexy snippet I wrote a while back for a possible Christmas novella (not for 2018, obviously, but watch this space). Enjoy! mP

welcome to the sovereign kingdom of bagumi The Kingdom of Bagumi is one of the last intact African monarch states. Treaties and alliances over several centuries have ensured their continued dominance in the region. Each generation of the powerful and proud Royal House of Saene is bound by loyalty to their family and duty to protecting their nation. However, soon, long-trusted traditions come under attack and change becomes inevitable, especially when love clashes with duty. The long-standing, distinguished Royal House of Saene is about to be rocked by three sexy, determined interlopers. Princesses Amira , India and Isha may have to choose between sacrificing their hearts or their kingdom. 👑 A spoilt princess and a commoner…a match made online. 👑 A widowed princess and a reluctant king…a match shrouded in suspicion. 👑 A crusading princess and a freedom fighter…a match built on conflict. meet the royal house of saene: the princesses

❤️❤️❤️NEW RELEASE❤️❤️❤️ Title: His Inherited Princess Author:   E mpi Baryeh Publisher:   Love Africa Press Series: Royal House of Saene , #2 Genre: Contemporary Romance, Royal Romance BLURB India Saene, Princess of Bagumi, must enter a marriage alliance to save her kingdom from an economic crisis. Tragedy strikes when her husband of a few hours is killed in an accident on the way to their honeymoon. She recovers from a coma two weeks later to discover she has been inherited by her husband's younger brother! Sheikh Omar El Dansuri has never wanted to be king, nor does he desire a wife. However, when his older brother dies, he not only becomes the future king of Sudar, but he also inherits his brother’s bride through an age-old tradition. Falling for the headstrong India is out the question especially when evidence points to her as his brother’s killer. Neither India nor Omar wanted this marriage, but the passion that burns bet...

Title: His Captive Princess Author: Kiru Taye Series: Royal House of Saene #3 Genre: Romantic Suspense, Contemporary Romance, Political Suspense Available in eBook and Paperback on  December 14, 2018 Pre-order from:   Kobo  |  Barnes and Noble  |  iTunes ​ BLURB Isha Saene has perfected the act of balancing her life—a celebrated corporate negotiator spearheading an international trade deal that could catapult her country to one of the fastest growing mid-sized economies in Africa, and a loyal First Princess of Bagumi Kingdom set to seal ties with a neighbouring nation through marriage. Until one careless moment knocks her carefully choreographed life into chaos. Zain Bassong has always fought for the underdog—a patriot dedicated to fighting against the oppression of his people by the country's elite. He believes the pen is mightier than the sword and chooses the diplomatic route, no matter how many times he is arres...

Happy December! It's my pleasure to bring you the final Prah, Constantine and Baryeh review for 2018. A December review is actually unusual, because we tend to take a break for the Holidays. Anyway, so we decided to feed our sweet teeth this time with a Christmas-themed romance titled Twelve Nights by Sharon Struth. Don't forget to check out reviews from Prah and Constantine . Here's the blurb For Erik Lindholm, it’s been a long climb to the top of his company. Now, as president he has the power to bring his vision to life and speed his company in bold new directions. If that means a complete staff overhaul, so be it. If that means firing the woman who left his heart in tatters fifteen years earlier, it’s a business decision, not personal… Beryl Foster is highly competent and respected by everyone at the office. But rumors of a big shake-up are rampant and—surprisingly, scarily—Beryl’s job as CFO is on the line. Fifteen years ago she made a decision to put ...

New Release Title: Between the Trees Author: Kathy Moczerniak Genre: Young Adult, Realistic Fiction, Coming-of-age 350 pages Publication Date: December 3rd, 2018 #WTMOBTT HOSTED BY WORDS TURN ME ON Beyond Kathryn Lucas’ first memory of her father’s tree lay a dysfunctional path of violence, heartbreak, and secrets within a family severely entrenched in the vicious cycle of abuse. A lifetime of fear drives her from her home, and the teenage girl finds refuge with an aunt and uncle determined to protect their niece.  Distressing flashbacks unravel in Kathryn’s fragile mind among the turmoil encircling her as she struggles through adolescence and descends into her pain-ridden past. When the summation of her unsettling memories allows the darkness to overtake her, she becomes desperate to unearth the light. Inspired by a true story, Kathryn must hold on tightly to those who love her, searching for her place in a world threatening to break her a...

the blind date by delaney diamond Series: Love Unexpected (Book 1) Standalone: Yes Publisher: Garden Avenue Press Publication Date: September 17, 2013 Genres: Romance, Contemporary, Interracial Heat Level: Sensual One night changes everything . . . again. Years ago, when Ryan Stewart saw Shawna Ferguson, it was love at first sight. Unfortunately, he wasn’t a free man, and his deception caused him to lose her after a weekend that changed his life. When Shawna’s sister and brother-in-law set her up on a blind date, she has no idea it’s with Ryan, with whom she’d spent a weekend she wishes she could forget. She reluctantly agrees to finish the date with him, but doing so leaves her vulnerable to his charms and the heat he ignited in her that very first night.  the wrong man by delaney diamond Series: Love Unexpected (Book 2) Standalone: Yes Publisher: Garden Avenue Press Publication Date: November 18, 2013 Genres: Romance, Contemporary...

Series: Texas Cattleman's Club: Bachelor Auction Standalone: Yes Publication Date: December 1, 2018 Publisher: Harlequin Desire Genre: Contemporary Romance, Interracial Heat Level: Sensual To the highest bidder goes… A friendship with benefits? When Tessa Noble takes the stage at a charity auction after a sexy makeover, her best friend, Ryan Bateman, must place the winning bid. It’s definitely not because he’s jealous. Their weekend getaway is a ploy for positive press…or so the rancher tells himself. But soon things take an unexpected turn from platonic to passionate, catapulting the couple far beyond the friend zone… available on: amazon  |  barnes & noble  |  itunes |  google Excerpt

Standalone : Yes Publication Date : July 17, 2018 Genres : Romance, Chick Lit, Contemporary, Women’s Fiction Heat Level : Sweet BLURB 29-year-old viral TV blogger Zaahira Ramsey has it all, except peace. She’s built a fortress of protection around her heart as big as her coily hair. But when Chris Samuels enters her life, ready to unpack everything she’s been carrying, will she put up a fight? Or will the scrappy know-it-all fold under the pressure? Camille Downing has lived most of her 29 years in the shadows of other people. As a top-notch executive assistant, she makes the impossible possible while taking none of the credit. But when she meets flashy and outgoing Jemel Jones, he makes her question why she’s been constantly selling herself short. Can she let go? Or will he push her too far out of her comfort zone? Terry Baldwin can’t even. With three kids under her belt at 29, and a husband who acts like child number four, she’s slowly losing her mind. With her family fal...

Title: His Inherited Princess Author: Empi Baryeh Series: Royal House of Saene #2 Genre: Contemporary Romance Release Date:  December 14, 2018 BLURB India Saene, Princess of Bagumi, must enter a marriage alliance to save her kingdom from an economic crisis. Tragedy strikes when her husband of a few hours is killed in an accident on the way to their honeymoon. She recovers from a coma two weeks later to discover she has been inherited by her husband's younger brother! Sheikh Omar El Dansuri has never wanted to be king, nor does he desire a wife. However, when his older brother dies, he not only becomes the future king of Sudar, but he also inherits his brother’s bride through an age-old tradition. Falling for the headstrong India is out of the question especially when evidence points to her as his brother’s killer. Neither India nor Omar wanted this marriage, but the passion that burns between them cannot be denied. When India’s secret is revealed, will either o...