LET’S ROCK
A Young Adult Romance
Sofie Metsers
School of Rock meets loveless by Alice Oseman
An asexual guitarist falls in love with his new neighbour in this contemporary romance set in London.
Dean Bishop thinks he has nothing in common with flirty Vanessa who has just moved into the apartment above him.
But then the lead singer of his band, Flight of the Stars, leaves them just as they want to participate in the contest Let’s Rock, organised by an Indie record label.
Dean loses all his hope of winning a record deal until he hears Vanessa sing on her balcony.
Very popular on social media
Epic, contemporary romance
Some reviews;
“This book reads super smoothly, I flew trough it! It is very well written, especially for a debut!”
“The characters were sufficiently fleshed out ande the writing had a great style with changing POV’s ”
Sofie Metsers is a Belgian romance and fantasy author. She studied German and literature at the University of Antwerp and works in higher education. Most weeks she ‘accidentally’ ends up in a bookstore. When she isn’t reading, writing or buying books, she can be found listening to music or talking to her pet rats. Let’s Rock is her debut novel.
LOST MEMORIES
A Young Adult novel
Jill Verheyden
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Kahlen's normal life is turned upside down after she dies in a deliberate bicycle accident. She gets a second chance as a guardian angel, but in doing so she loses all her memories crucial to finding her family and murderer.
Disruptive fantasy
Very active on social media
Jill works as a journalist for Libelle, a Dutch women’s magazine. In her spare time she loves writing fantasy.
the Feathers duology
A New Adult series
Ellen Hermans
Black Feathers Falling tells the story of Lilian Adaima, a half-blood girl who learns her father, who was the king of a magical land, has been assassinated She gets whisked away by Ares Blythe, her father’s black-winged Guardian, to fight in a rebellion but before she can do that she first has to cross a desert land that does everything to keep her out.
In White Feathers Fading Lily, Clara and Ares continue their journey through the desert of Sins, while Lily is terrified of becoming Queen, has admitted her feelings for Ares, and learns how to harvest the magic of the sun She finds that to stop her aunt's ruthless rule she’ll need to be brave, clever, and a little wicked herself
Goodreads average of 4 01
Bestseller in The Netherlands and Belgium
Very popular on social media, with a following on TikTok of 62.5K
Slow burn romance; Princess x bodyguard; Secret Heir to the Throne; Forbidden love; Challenging quest; Magic and curses
Some voices:
“I LOVED IT! I had gotten in a bit of a reading slum and this book got me out of it because it read so easily.”
“Wow. This book was something special alright.”
“I loved the world-building, it was very unique And OMG the plot twists, I really need book 2!!!”
Somewhere in a cozy apartment in Belgium, Ellen Hermans uses both writing and graphic design as a creative outlet, in the company of her two cats Finn and Floor Ellen started writing stories the minute she learned how to use a computer
A VEIL OF STARS AND SHADOWS
A New Adult story
Rani De Vadder
A Veil of Stars and Shadows is a compelling and dark NA fantasy set in a world of gods and myths about a headstrong princess with a mysterious legacy and questionable past who, in order to avenge her mother and sister, must hone herself to become the powerful blade that will strike down an evil king, regardless of a love so dangerous it could leave them in eternal darkness.
Bestselling YA and NA author in Belgium and The Netherlands Rights to her other books have been sold to several countries
Very popular and active on social media
Some voices:
“I enjoyed this book so much! Even more than I expected to ” “You have left me longing for more, more Slate and more Nesrin, more Wicca!!! I loved this beautiful book.”
“Rani is amazing at taking a story and weave it so that you’re suck right into it.”
Rani De Vadder was born with a pen in her hand
She successfully finished her studies of Applied Linguistics Chinese and English. Outside writing, she especially loves reading, nature and animals. She can therefore be found in the forest every week, or cuddling with her cat (which is not her cat), as it brings daily visits and requires cuddles and attention.
BROKEN ARROWS
A New Adult romance
Nanouk Kira
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A story about inequality, freedom and love, written for people who want to follow their dreams, even if they seem to have been born in the wrong place or at the wrong time
Marian isn’t exactly happy with her life in Nottingham castle She is engaged to the sheriff’s cousin, Guy of Gisborne. One day Marian is riding and gets herself captured by Robin Hood’s outlaws.
During her time as a hostage in the forest, Marian gets a taste of freedom and hope of another life than the miserable one she knows Even though Robin Hood turns out to be a very unlikeable woman, Marian tries very hard to win her respect and become one of her outlaws
English worldwide rights sold after one week Enemies to lovers
Diverse sexual identities and neurotypes
Very active on social media
Nanouk was born and raised in Middelburg, but with her imagination, she always imagined being somewhere else as a child and made up stories in the process. Fantasy was part of her life from an early age and she never lost it. Nowadays, this expresses itself in a passion for writing. Especially in the fantasy genre, she can put her heart into it.
PAINTED LOVE
A New Adult romance
Luke van Veen
Devil wears Prada meets Banksy’s Exit through the gift shop
Zoë has one dream: travelling the world and creating murals everywhere she goes. First, she will have to finish art school and save up a lot of money to make this dream a reality. Through a teacher at school, she gets her first big assignment for advertising agency Dstny, with Mitch as the boss. The assignment is to make a huge mural with the help of neighbourhood kids.
Zoë takes one of the kids under her wing She teaches the talented Bruno all the do’s & don’ts of the graffiti world. As soon as Mitch’s ugly true nature emerges, her dream seems to fall into pieces. She thinks she’s on her own until she meets the helpful James and falls in love instantly Together with her graffiti crew and James, she comes up with a plan to show the world what kind of person Mitch really is.
Strong female lead Comfort story with a happy end.
Contemporary romance Coming of age
The unique world of graffiti
Luke van Veen works as a freelance designer and lives in Amsterdam.
THE THIRD WISH A New Adult Fantasy Thriller
T.E. Forest
The games are fierce and deadly, and the real question soon becomes ‘ and what would you give up to win’?
The Hunger Games meet Squid Game Queer
Very popular on social media
Own voices author
Dark Academia in a hotel found family story full of adventure murder & mayhem two teaspoons of spice and a dash of magic
Welcome to The Radforth hotel, where all your wishes could come true Do you think you have what it takes to win a wish? Applications now open.
The Third Wish is an adventure story filled with unexpected friendships as lonely Silas and apathetic Kayleigh find themselves amidst a hundred contestants, all determined to win the yearly competition. Both have entered for selfish reasons, but their lives soon become entangled with newfound friends, and each other
It’s all fun and games until one of the contestants is murdered, and the hotel’s mysterious guardian Vana pairs the two of them with broody, angry Day, whose sole aim in life it seems to get on Silas’s nerves (and succeeding). As the challenges keep increasing in difficulty and lethality, it is up to Kayleigh to get her ragtag team aligned.
To win, they must overcome their differences, and work together to outsmart the fierce and deadly competition, but the real question is... what will they have to sacrifice to win their wishes, and will it be worth the cost?
T. E. Forest (Tamara Envie) was born in the rural countryside of the Netherlands, where she grew up questioning and redefining “normal”
Always loving language and stories, she graduated with a Master of Arts in Literature at the University of Leiden.
THE FOUR SEASONS CROWN
A New Adult Fantasy Novel
B.B. Salem
Step into a realm of duty, deception, and desire in 'The Four Seasons Crown,' where Vivian Darewood reluctantly marries the cold and distant Winter King.
As secrets unravel and hearts collide, the union meant to unite a realm becomes a complex dance of love and power. Will their marriage survive the challenges, or will it crumble under the weight of duty and hidden truths? Discover the enchanting world of Eldorya in this captivating first New Adult standalone in the Royals of Eldorya series.
Bo loves magic, mythical creatures, unique fantasy worlds and characters with a painfull background.
(She is already sorry for every character she writes about) Not only does she enjoy writing, she is also into figure skating, ballet, and travelling together with her husband. She lives close to Amsterdam with her two cats she is a tiny bit obsessed with
Brand-new standalone Bestselling author
Very popular on social media
FEAR AND FIRE & POWER AND ASH
A NA Fantasy Duology
– B.B. Salem
Book1-FollowAlinaonalifechangingjourneywhereshewillfaceloss, betrayalanddangerousenemies.Willshebeabletostandherown againstthedarkness?
AlinahasbeenwaryoftheAzhurarmysincethemomentshecan remember.Anditturnsoutitwasforagoodreason.Atjusteighteen yearsold,shelearnsthatheridentityhasbeenalie.Allherlifeshe thoughtthatfearwouldkeephersafe,butnowshemustfindthe strengthtodiscoverthetruth.Butshequicklyrealizesshecan’tdoit alone.ShetravelstoIfadellwhereshemeetselfroyalty.PrinceIolas,a tallmanwithcheekbonesassharpasthedaggersheholdsandprincess Esta,asassyandsarcasticwolfkiller.Aftertheyfindthewomanthey arelookingfor,everythingchanges.Shewillhavetofacelossand betrayal,fromallsides.Andherconflictingfeelingsfortheelfprince makeitevenhardertomakesmartchoices.Alinanotonlydiscoversthe truthaboutherpast,butshealsoquicklylearnsshehaspowers,some thatarehiddenfromtheworld.Shemustusetheseancientpowersto stoptheKingofDeath,arulerupnorth.Hiswolvesaredeadly,buthis planswiththeVannariaremuchmoredangerous Willshebeableto savetherealmorwillfearconsumeher?
Some voices:
“The way this book had ME GASPING!”
“I would 100% recommend, AGH I LOVED IT SO MUCH!”
“I really enjoyed the story and the unique magic system. Gimme more!”
Goodreads average of 4 09
Bestseller in The Netherlands and Belgium
Very popular on social media
Tension-filled romance
Bo loves magic, mythical creatures, unique fantasy worlds and characters with a painfull background (She is already sorry for every character she writes about) Not only does she enjoy writing, she is also into figure skating, ballet, and travelling together with her husband. She lives close to Amsterdam with her two cats she is a tiny bit obsessed with
FEAR AND FIRE & POWER AND ASH A NA Fantasy Duology
– B.B. Salem
Struggling in her role as queen She feels lost, buried in regret after trusting the prince that broke her heart Ruling the kingdom is challenging enough, especially since many of the people in Iriha think she is the one who killed the king. But not knowing why Iolas, the Prince of Vouhan, betrayed her, may cost her more than just her spirit. Alina not only struggles to navigate the court but she must also find a way to stop the King of Death before the next blood moon. She has months to figure out a plan, but when she gets captured by the deadly king himself and stripped of her powers, she has to trust a familiar face that let her down once before.
In a game of politics and war, the lies she was once led to believe are unraveled one by one. She must be smart, trust the people around her and come up with a way to protect the entire realm. But when the blood moon makes an appearance quicker than expected, it might already be too late
Some voices:
“The way this book had ME GASPING!”
“I would 100% recommend, AGH I LOVED IT SO MUCH!”
“I really enjoyed the story and the unique magic system Gimme more!”
Book 2 - Power No matter how much you have It might not be enough
After revealing herself as the heir of Iriha at the King’s Annual Celebration, Alina finds herself Goodreads average of 459
“Would I recommend this book? Yes It fueled my escapism and brought me back to the days I first started reading fantasy”
“I loveeeeeed this duology, Bo is an amazing writer and her characters are *chef's kiss*”
“I was hooked from the beginning There was lots of action, lots of magic scenes, lots of fight scenes and I enjoyed each one of them”
Goodreads average of 4.09
Bestseller in The Netherlands and Belgium
Very popular on social media
Tension-filled romance
Bo loves magic, mythical creatures, unique fantasy worlds and characters with a painfull background.
(She is already sorry for every character she writes about) Not only does she enjoy writing, she is also into figure skating, ballet, and travelling together with her husband.
She lives close to Amsterdam with her two cats she is a tiny bit obsessed with
HIS CURSED DARKNESS
A New Adult Fantasy Story
Sandra J. Paul
An epic love story set in Victorian times.
A tragic century-long love story.
London, 1894
On the night of the first full moon of every year, Polly Whitfield gets a visit from a stranger. Every time, he leaves after a night of lovemaking. On her twenty-first birthday, the man shows up on her parents’ doorstep, introducing himself as Dominic, a man with infinite powers Dominic asks her father’s permission to marry Polly, in return for a bag of gold coins and one wish that he will grant. Polly agrees to these conditions Dominic takes her to his isolated estate, where he leaves her in the care of his servants and watches her from afar.
Through dreams and memories, Polly discovers who Dominic really is to her, and that, in order to get rid of the darkness that surrounds him, she must remember the life they once shared But what if every detail leads to memories so painful, that they’d best be forgotten?
Bestselling author
Foreign rights sold to over a dozen countries
Very popular on social media
Her books have been nominated for, and won, several (inter)national awards
Her thriller “My Truth” is opted for film and/or limited streaming series Author of various screenplays
Sandra J. Paul has written over thirty novels in all genres and for all ages.
She lives near Antwerp, together with her wife, three sons, and a lot of cats.
A LIFE SO TRAGIC. A LOVE SO DARK
Thriller
Sandra J. Paul
1995. Catherine Mills is been the star of the New York Opera House, until a rare illness destroys everything for her. She loses her unique voice, her position at the opera house and her livelihood. But the worst part is the betrayal of her husband Henry Mills, who eagerly replaces her with Elisabeth, a much younger version of her. When she returns to the opera house, Catherine offers to coach Elisabeth, but at the same time sabotages her in every way possible. Until she finds out that her husband is harassing and assaulting Elisabeth, like he once did to her. From then on, Catherine vows to protect Elisabeth, but her actions set a tragedy in motion that will ultimately cost everyone involved dearly.
Bestselling author
Foreign rights sold to over a dozen countries
Very popular on social media
Her books have been nominated for, and won, several (inter)national awards
Her thriller “My Truth” is opted for film and/or limited streaming series Author of various screenplays
Sandra J Paul has written over thirty novels in all genres and for all ages
. She lives near Antwerp, together with her wife, three sons, and a lot of cats.
A LIFE SO TRAGIC. A LOVE SO DARK
Thriller
Sandra J. Paul
A love so dark
2025. Marie is a talented opera singer who is discovered through her social media channels by Charles, the New York Opera House’s star composer and director. With the help of his ambitious wife Beatrice, Charles has turned the opera house into a massive success. Charles is smitten by Marie, quickly turning his professional interest into a personal one. He tries to seduce her, but Marie won’t cave, not even when Beatrice tells her to give Charles what he wants, or she’ll be ruined. Devastated, Marie decides to leave, not able to pay this high price to become famous. But then she meets Catherine backstage, a woman who has been working in the opera’s shadows for years. Catherine offers to mentor her, telling her that she once tried to help another girl just like her, but failed. But what is the price that Marie has to pay for Catherine’s help?
Bestselling author
Foreign rights sold to over a dozen countries
Very popular on social media
Her books have been nominated for, and won, several (inter)national awards
Her thriller “My Truth” is opted for film and/or limited streaming series
Author of various screenplays
Sandra J. Paul has written over thirty novels in all genres and for all ages.
.She lives near Antwerp, together with her wife, three sons, and a lot of cats.
THE DUTY
Psychological Thriller
Karin Thomas
Happiness is smiling on Jef Dekker, a lawyer at a small firm. His wife Eva is pregnant with their first child and they move from Amsterdam to a beautiful villa in a new housing estate.
When Jef is put in charge of the criminal case of the ruthless criminal Herman H., his life takes a completely different turn. The case consumes him completely and he is happy to see his wife building a close friendship with their neighbour Ellen. However, nothing is what it seems. Are Ellen's motives of a purely friendly nature or is she involved in a preconceived plan?
Jef's wrong choices result in a deadly cat-andmouse game that puts the lives of his wife and newborn daughter at risk.
Bestseller in Belgium and the Netherlands
Captivating thriller full of suspense, plot twists and intrigues
Some voices:
“The set of elements that make up both the background and the denouement is simply unique ”
"The different storylines are very well developed and Karin makes them flow together very well. I am enthusiastic about this story "
"Karin Thomas has a knack for pushing you in a certain direction only to completely blow up the chosen track after a while Talk about a mindfuck! An excellent thriller!"
THE FIFTH ROOM
A psychological thriller
Darline Degheldere
Four couples enjoy their annual college reunion at a holiday home.
They normally book a cottage with four rooms. Now it was exceptionally one with five rooms. And then one of them is found dead in his room.
Claire and her twin sister Margot are convinced that malicious intent is at play. Without speaking out, they suspect each other, until they discover that there is a third party at play.
Some voices:
Psychological whodunnit Bestselling thriller author in Belgium and The Netherlands
Twice nominated for the Fintro Prize for Exciting Books
"It is the elusive nature of the story that makes you read the book in a jolt, curious about the culprit(s) and his or her motives because the story is full of suspicious characters"
"The
"Degheldere
Darline Degheldere is fulltime author She published three novels so far, all psychological thrillers
Fifth Room is written with an eye for detail Claires research is meticulous and feels like a puzzle Piece by piece, everything falls into place and you get the whole story"
has a delightful way of writing A light-hearted pen, the occasional word that put a smile on my face"
DYING LIGHT
MM romance
Jay Heron
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Ittellsastoryofhealingandovercoming challengesasenemiesbecomelovers,and offersauniquewindowintospicyscenes forgaymenwithphysicalhindrances. Ifbadluckcomesinthrees,theReillyfamilysure didn’tgetthememo.JoeReilly,betterknownasJader, thebiggestgaypopicon,knowsallaboutit.Atthe heightofhiscareer,achronicillnessstartsshooting downthespotlightsonebyoneandhedoesn’thave muchofasupportsystem HisaddictbrotherDaniel’s relapseeightyearsagocausedhimtobreakallfamily ties Whenhediedtwoyearslater,leavinghislover TrevorandsonMitchellbehind,therelationship betweenthemandJoeseemedbeyondrepairuntil anotherfuneralbroughtthethreeofthemtogether. Theperformanceofalifetimeisworthallkindsofpain, especiallywhenyourheartisdoingthesinging
LGBTQ+ BIPOC characters
Chronic illness content
Spicy, explicit scenes
Together with his husband and cat, Jay lives in Bonheiden,Belgium.Eventhoughhismothertongueis Dutch,hehappenstowriteinEnglish. Becauseofhis chronic illness, he has learned to embrace the life of watching from the sidelines as one of society’s many outcasts.“Youwouldn’tbelievetheuniqueperspectiveit provides me when observing human behavior and translatingitintocharacters."
MAYBE IT’S YOU
YA thriller
Jay Heron
Four seniors in the prestigious Saint Ursula Institute in Adelaide, Massachusetts are on the right track to get accepted into stellar colleges. However, none of them could have foreseen the obstacle by the name of Mrs. Kaufmann. Her Calculus class has a hellish quality to it, designed to make her students fail and crush their dreams. With their futures at stake, the four concoct a plan to force her hand. And so, on Homecoming night, our makeshift team kidnaps their teacher’s son—a harsh, yet temporary crime they can all walk away from unscathed, in theory. What they hadn’t taken into account, however, was their hostage dying overnight.
LGBTQ+ BIPOC characters
Unlikely allies
-Multiple POVs
-Dual timelines
Saint Ursula book two: Maybe I’ll Tell
Together with his husband and cat, Jay lives in Bonheiden,Belgium Eventhoughhismothertongueis Dutch,hehappenstowriteinEnglish Becauseofhis chronic illness, he has learned to embrace the life of watching from the sidelines as one of society’s many outcasts “Youwouldn’tbelievetheuniqueperspectiveit provides me when observing human behavior and translatingitintocharacters."
This is not the final cover
ODD ERUPTIONS
Literary novel
Jay Heron
This is not the final cover
Instead of motherhood, Anya’s hormone shots only succeeded in exposing the shaky foundations of her marriage. An impromptu trip to São Miguel might provide some clarity on her relationship’s future—if it survives an extra week of being stranded on the island
There’s nothing Noah wouldn’t do for his husband. If only he could convince himself he’s good enough for the love of his life. As his inferiority issues take their toll on his sex life, he tries to come up with ways to spice things up.
Lisa and her twin sister have been inseparable for 71 years, until her boyfriend invites her on a trip Trapped on the Azores, the news of her sister’s death reaches her In the winter of her life, she’ll have to find a way to function on her own, even though giving up sounds good, too. Hotel manager Tiago is always on top of every issue, more often than not female ones. Struggling with his drinking problem, he’s no match for the charm of a new guest With so many issues in one hotel, it’s no wonder there’s a dead body hanging from the balcony railing.
LGBTQ+
Multiple POVs
Captivating narrative-driven novel
Together with his husband and cat, Jay lives in Bonheiden,Belgium.Eventhoughhismothertongueis Dutch,hehappenstowriteinEnglish. Becauseofhis chronic illness, he has learned to embrace the life of watching from the sidelines as one of society’s many outcasts.“Youwouldn’tbelievetheuniqueperspectiveit provides me when observing human behavior and translatingitintocharacters."
MUTUALLY ASSURED DESTRUCTION
Thriller
Jay Heron
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Afterkillingherhusband,thelastthingElenaexpected tofindinabaroutsideLexington,MAwasanotherkiller —anoldhigh-schoolacquaintancebythenameof Patrick,whosoonbecomesherperfectalibi.Patrick hasnochoicebuttocooperateifhewantstogetaway withkillinghishusband—whichhedoesn’trecall. MutuallyAssuredDestructiondigsdeepintothe motivesbehindderangedindividualsandleavesthe readerwonderingaboutthegoodin(mostly)bad people.
Allyouneedtogetawaywithmurderingyourhusband isafriendwithalotofexperience possiblyalittletoo much.
Together with his husband and cat, Jay lives in Bonheiden,Belgium.Eventhoughhismothertongueis Dutch,hehappenstowriteinEnglish. Becauseofhis chronic illness, he has learned to embrace the life of watching from the sidelines as one of society’s many outcasts.“Youwouldn’tbelievetheuniqueperspectiveit provides me when observing human behavior and translatingitintocharacters."
Unlikely allies
Chronic illness content
Ethical dilemmas
Humor
Female serial killer’s perspective
MESMER Series
NA Historical fantasy
Sofie Broeckx
This is not the final cover
BookOne:Phyllis
The story of an unlikely friendship born in a time of conquest and lost identities.
BookTwo:Cornelis
When war has left scars too deep to heal, can love still blossom upon its ruins?
BookThree:Marcus
Haunted by the past, and hunted by the present, three warriors must face their demons to survive.
Author of succesful romance novels
Very popular on social media
SofieBroeckx(1985)liveswithherfamilyinTurnhout Sofiestarted thehistoricalfantasyseriesMesmeronlinein2017,ateenagedream sheleftbehindbecauseoftheamountofresearchandthelonely writinglifewhenshestartedherstudiesintranslation.Afterseveral jobsasaproofreaderandtechnicalwriter,sheendedupasafile clerkinthesocialsector.
