Louie the Lynx and Ryan the Lion

2024 Indie Discovery Award Winner: Best Romance

“A delightful exploration of love, serendipity, and the unexpected twists that make romance stories truly enchanting, and I would not hesitate to recommend it.” — Readers' Favorite ★★★★★

From the award-winning author of the Heartless Series, comes a standalone, enemies-to-lovers romance about an anxious, idealistic PhD student and a successful, pragmatic architect.

 Louie Leon is nine years into her PhD on light—a topic she can answer in three words—light is everything. With only six months left to complete her research, Louie's focus is unwavering. Then a fateful encounter with the charming, but infuriatingly attractive Ryan McDermott changes everything.

Louie doesn’t have time for love or romance, but Ryan is determined to win her over. Soon Louie’s curiosity, along with her desire, is piqued. Is Ryan the right man at the wrong time?

Join Louie and Ryan as they navigate the delightful chaos of mistaken letters, undeniable chemistry, and the pursuit of finding love when you least expect it. Louie the Lynx and Ryan the Lion will have you laughing, sighing, and falling head over heels in love with its unforgettable characters.

Reviews

“A gorgeous and joyful novel where the storytelling is not just about romance, but a journey filled with laughter, sighs, and the sweet unpredictability of love itself.” — Readers' Favorite ★★★★★

 “Loved it!! Love, love, love Ryan the Lion and Louie the Lynx. A well-paced rom-com drama. Ryan is a very successful architect and professor. Louie is still working on her thesis, and time is running out. So sweet!!! So good!!! — BookSprout

“Oh man, I did not want to stop reading this book! I loved Louie and her sweet dog, Eva. I loved Ryan and his desire to help everyone. Louie and Ryan had amazing chemistry, and it was completely believable. I laughed out loud several times. What a gem of a book!” —LibraryThing

“Louie and Ryan offer readers an intriguing glimpse of the complexity that often accompanies real-life romance. “With all the necessary elements of a romance . . . the tender realism lends itself to the literary genre.” — BookLife

“Sparkling real dialogue and true 'characters,' will grab readers and lovers of chick-lit and romance right from the start.”— Indie Discovery Review

Kat Girl

“A must-read for anyone who enjoys a well-written, emotionally resonant love story with characters who feel like old friends." — Readers' Favorite Five-Star Review ★★★★★

AKat McDermott is in the middle of a career crisis—she has just lost her job to the boy’s club—when she first meets Liam Wolf in a bar. Their attraction is instant. After she leaves, Liam does her a life-changing favour that alters her future.

 Months later they are reunited on a building site. Liam is the property developer, but he knows more about cakes and coffee than he does about building. Kat is the heritage consultant—construction is in her blood. Sparks fly as their conflicting roles collide… but she owes him a favour and Kat is a woman who pays her debts.

Loud and opinionated, Liam is used to getting his own way, but underneath his gruff exterior, he is surprisingly generous and protective. As Liam’s affection for Kat grows, she finds it harder to keep him at arm’s length. Soon their professional relationship gets very personal.

 When Liam decides it’s time to settle down, he sets his sights firmly on Kat. But twice divorced, she will never marry again. He knows she might break his heart, but it might be worth it.

This heartfelt romance about new beginnings and finding love in the most unlikely of places will leave you crying and laughing out loud.

Reviews

“It's beautifully written, compelling, and truly delightful. I love to be surprised, and the ending did not disappoint. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys romance, or those looking to explore the genre." — Readers' Favorite ★★★★★

“I was so happy to get my hands on this book. I loved the previous book in this series and can report that Kat Girl is just as good! Lahey’s writing is so intimate, and she really showcases the vulnerability of her characters. You want to read her books when it is raining, if that makes sense.” — LibraryThing ★★★★★

“Kat Girl gives all the romantic scenes you could hope for from the genre—from sweet to steamy. Their chemistry is undeniable. Reach for Kat Girl if you’re looking for something hot to rev your power drill.”— The Independent Book Review

 “A must read. A second-chance romance with the perfect level of romantic sizzle. I adore (Kat). She feels like a real person with a complete personality and childhood. Liam was equally as interesting, equally as real, and full of personality . . . both these romantic leads were fully fleshed characters with their hopes, dreams, and past baggage.” —Reedsy ★★★★★

“A deeply human story about the challenges of being a modern woman, the search for balance between professional and personal life, and the pains of the past and present. Sarah Lahey's believable, well-written characters, beautifully constructed plot, and fine humour all contribute to making the book a truly memorable experience.” — BookSprout ★★★★★

Time Is Heartless

"Richly emotional and inventive near-future SF drama . . . the novel pulses with ideas, humanity, and adventure." — BookLife Editor's Pick Review

This standalone book from the multi-award-winning Heartless Series will delight lovers of romance and sci-fi adventures. A thrilling work of speculative fiction, set in the not-too-distant future, it will keep you on your toes until the final pages.

Earth, 2053. Climate scientist Quinn Buyers discovers motherhood is not the joy-filled experience she thought it would be. There is the lack of sleep, the boundless love, and the ceaseless worry, combined with the fact that her cyborg husband is never home. Her AI meerkat has also run away, and her best friend has mysteriously vanished from CyberSleep, life onboard her boat is anything but smooth sailing.

When she is offered the chance to visit the world's most advanced technology show, Quinn doesn't hesitate. This might be the place to jump-start her flagging career. But she didn't expect to bump into a mortal enemy, come face to face with the HOTROD killing machines, or run into her wayward husband.

Join Quinn as she embarks on another riveting adventure in a high-tech world where she discovers how consciousness in a cognitive machine can quickly go wrong. Where she wonders, did they put the off button? Unfortunately, time is not on her side.

Reviews

“Equal parts thought-provoking and riotously joyful, Time is Heartless is a book I’ll be thinking about for months—maybe even years. It’s genuinely, completely hilarious in the brilliant, sparkling, ridiculous way the future with all its boundless potential could be . . . some of the most intricately imagined worldbuilding I’ve ever read, and yet it feels completely accessible.” —Independent Book Review

 “The surprising, emotionally resonant third entry in Lahey’s near-future Heartless Series blends thoughtful, inventive science fiction with romance, family drama, and a heartwarming commitment to love . . .” — BookLife Editor’s Pick Review

 "Author Sarah Lahey has crafted an imaginative and compelling work. I was particularly impressed by the way the many levels of the novel worked together, and how much work the author pours into every moment of the worldbuilding, plot construction, and character development to make this possible.” — Readers' Favorite Five-Star Review ★★★★★

Nostalgia Is Heartless

“A thrilling and immersive work of speculative climate fiction.” — Kirkus Reviews

 The second book in the award-winning Heartless Series, delves into the world of the near future, exploring a society on the brink of climate catastrophe. The mix of humor, whimsy, and science makes for a climate change adventure that feels escapist and topical at the same time.

Pregnant, unemployed, and living back home with her father, scientist Quinn Buyers wonders how she got to this point. Her famous scientist mother is still mysteriously missing, the planet is at risk from a massive solar storm, the pesky Transhumans want to take a colony to Titan, and her assisted living companion, a robotic meerkat, is showing clear signs of anxiety and depression. But her biggest challenge is her partner. How can she reconcile her long-distance relationship with this reserved, enigmatic cyborg?

This time, Quinn’s adventures take her across the globe to Antarctica . . . where it rains all day, every day. Readers will delight in following Quinn’s journey as she races to save her family, her planet, and—hopefully—her love life.

Awards for Nostalgia Is Heartless

2022 Chanticleer Book Awards: Cygnus Sci-Fi Winner / 2022 Indie Reader Discovery Awards: Winner Environment Category / 2022 16th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards Finalist in Science Fiction / 2022 International Book Awards Finalist in Fiction:/ Cross-Genre and Fiction: Science Fiction / 2022 Forward Indies Awards: Finalist Science Fiction / 2022 Eric Hoffer Award Finalist Science Fiction / 2021 American Fiction Awards: Finalist Science Fiction