Sera Taíno

Latinx Romance Writer (#ownvoices)

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This is your periodic reminder that you can follow me anwhere: Author Website: www.serataino.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/serataino Instagram: @instagram Bookbub: www.bookbub.com/sera-taino Facebook: www.facebook.com/serataino Mailing List: www.serataino.com/mailing-list Kisses and Bites: www.tinyletter.com/serataino ⁠#newsletter ⁠#authorsofinstagram #writersofinstagram #latinxrom #latinxromance #latinxromancewriter #contemporaryromance #romancebooks #igauthorlife #bookseries #authorsofcolor #writerlife #kissingbooks #ilovebooks #ireadromance #bookworm #bookishlife #romancereads #books #contemporaryromance #diverseromance #ownvoices⁠ #iloveromance ⁠#serataino

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My next newsletter is going out tomorrow, 4/2/2023 and includes an excerpt from my upcoming release, The Trouble With Exes. Sign up at the link below or in the bio. www.serataino.com/mailing-list Don't miss out! See you on October 1st! #newsletter #booknews #freeread #newrelease #latinxromance #romance

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Book mail is the best mail! All of LaQuette's books are fire🔥, so I know Designs on a Rancher (@harlequinbooks Desire) will deliver as well. Pick up your copy today: https://www.harlequin.com/shop/books/9781335581686_designs-on-a-rancher.html #laquette #designsonarancher #harlequindesire #harlequinbooks #harlequinromance #blackromance #bookmail https://www.instagram.com/p/CpvKm64rsg9/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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The Best Man's Problem (@harlequinbooks Special Edition) will be hitting e-book shelves on 2/21/2023 (paperbacks will be on bookshelves 3/1/2021). I cannot believe book two of the Navarro's series is almost here!⁠ ⁠ Join me for the blog tour, taking place 2/21-24/2023 to celebrate! Blog schedule coming soon! 👀Keep an eye on this space!👀⁠ ⁠ 🚨Preorder Bonus - receive a recipe collection with your preorder🚨⁠ ➡️Preorder Bonus ⁠ ⁠ Screenshot/forward preorder receipts via DM or email them to [email protected], and I will send the updated Sabor de Casa, an exclusive recipe book, courtesy of the Navarro Family Restaurant. Includes recipes for dishes mentioned in book 1 and book 2, including detailed instructions on how to prepare them.⁠ ⁠ This offer will be good for all preorders including paperbacks. ⁠ ⁠ Preorder here: ⁠ ➡️https://books2read.com/u/mvqP7X⁠ Submit proof or order here: https://forms.gle/dNNt83HknHX2XmD36 ⁠ ♥️From the publisher♥️:⁠ ⁠ He can’t forget the kiss he shared with the best man. But is he the best man for him? His sister’s wedding isn’t the ideal place for Rafael Navarro to reconnect with the man he kissed in a moment of reckless abandon. But it’s impossible to avoid best man Étienne Galois! The gorgeous Haitian photographer hasn’t forgotten the intimate moment they shared, even if Rafi is the most maddening person he’s ever met. Can the two find common ground, proving opposites not only attract—they can become lovers for life? #oppositesattract #contemporaryromance #HEA #feelgoodromance #interracialromance #latinxrom #amreadingromance #romancereads #mustread #romancebooks #bookboyfriend #ireadromance #happilyeverafter #diversebooks #diversereads #booklover #bookstagram #oppositesattract #queerromance #gayromance #mmromance #lgbtqromance #harlequin #harlequinspecialedition #harlequinbooks #countdowntorelease https://www.instagram.com/p/Co2cuafLU4l/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Only 5 days left... ⁠ The Best Man's Problem (@harlequinbooks Special Edition) will be hitting e-book shelves on 2/21/2023 (paperbacks will be on bookshelves 3/1/2021). I cannot believe book two of the Navarro's series is almost here!⁠ ⁠ Join me for the blog tour, taking place 2/21-24/2023 to celebrate! Blog schedule coming soon! 👀Keep an eye on this space!👀⁠ ⁠ 🚨Preorder Bonus - receive a recipe collection with your preorder🚨⁠ ➡️Preorder Bonus ⁠ ⁠ Screenshot/forward preorder receipts via DM or email them to [email protected], and I will send the updated Sabor de Casa, an exclusive recipe book, courtesy of the Navarro Family Restaurant. Includes recipes for dishes mentioned in book 1 and book 2, including detailed instructions on how to prepare them.⁠ ⁠ This offer will be good for all preorders including paperbacks. ⁠ ⁠ Preorder here: ⁠ ➡️https://books2read.com/u/mvqP7X⁠ Submit proof or order here: https://forms.gle/dNNt83HknHX2XmD36 ⁠ ♥️From the publisher♥️:⁠ ⁠ He can’t forget the kiss he shared with the best man. But is he the best man for him? His sister’s wedding isn’t the ideal place for Rafael Navarro to reconnect with the man he kissed in a moment of reckless abandon. But it’s impossible to avoid best man Étienne Galois! The gorgeous Haitian photographer hasn’t forgotten the intimate moment they shared, even if Rafi is the most maddening person he’s ever met. Can the two find common ground, proving opposites not only attract—they can become lovers for life? #oppositesattract #contemporaryromance #HEA #feelgoodromance #interracialromance #latinxrom #amreadingromance #romancereads #mustread #romancebooks #bookboyfriend #ireadromance #happilyeverafter #diversebooks #diversereads #booklover #bookstagram #oppositesattract #queerromance #gayromance #mmromance #lgbtqromance #harlequin #harlequinspecialedition #harlequinbooks #countdowntorelease https://www.instagram.com/p/CouX64TLAPq/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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“I want to spend my life with you, and we can do this any way you want. You have all the control, as long as whatever we do ends up with you and me being together.” Happy Valentine's Day from Rafi and Étienne from The Best Man's Problem (@harlequinbooks Special Edition) coming 2/21/2023 Art by the amazing and incomparable @vkelleyart Preorder here: https://books2read.com/u/m0EG1J Add to your Want to Read Shelf on Goodreads here: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61928703-the-best-man-s-problem #oppositesattract #contemporaryromance #HEA #feelgoodromance #interracialromance #latinxrom #amreadingromance #romancereads #mustread #romancebooks #bookboyfriend #ireadromance #happilyeverafter #diversebooks #diversereads #booklover #bookstagram #oppositesattract #queerromance #gayromance #mmromance #lgbtqromance #harlequin #harlequinspecialedition #harlequinbooks #valentinesday #happyvalentinesday #quote

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Only 7 days left... ⁠ The Best Man's Problem (@harlequinbooks Special Edition) will be hitting e-book shelves on 2/21/2023 (paperbacks will be on bookshelves 3/1/2021). I cannot believe book two of the Navarro's series is almost here!⁠ ⁠ Join me for the blog tour, taking place 2/21-24/2023 to celebrate! Blog schedule coming soon! 👀Keep an eye on this space!👀⁠ ⁠ 🚨Preorder Bonus - receive a recipe collection with your preorder🚨⁠ ➡️Preorder Bonus ⁠ ⁠ Screenshot/forward preorder receipts via DM or email them to [email protected], and I will send the updated Sabor de Casa, an exclusive recipe book, courtesy of the Navarro Family Restaurant. Includes recipes for dishes mentioned in book 1 and book 2, including detailed instructions on how to prepare them.⁠ ⁠ This offer will be good for all preorders including paperbacks. ⁠ ⁠ Preorder here: ⁠ ➡️https://books2read.com/u/mvqP7X⁠ Submit proof or order here: https://forms.gle/dNNt83HknHX2XmD36 ⁠ ♥️From the publisher♥️:⁠ ⁠ He can’t forget the kiss he shared with the best man. But is he the best man for him? His sister’s wedding isn’t the ideal place for Rafael Navarro to reconnect with the man he kissed in a moment of reckless abandon. But it’s impossible to avoid best man Étienne Galois! The gorgeous Haitian photographer hasn’t forgotten the intimate moment they shared, even if Rafi is the most maddening person he’s ever met. Can the two find common ground, proving opposites not only attract—they can become lovers for life? #oppositesattract #contemporaryromance #HEA #feelgoodromance #interracialromance #latinxrom #amreadingromance #romancereads #mustread #romancebooks #bookboyfriend #ireadromance #happilyeverafter #diversebooks #diversereads #booklover #bookstagram #oppositesattract #queerromance #gayromance #mmromance #lgbtqromance #harlequin #harlequinspecialedition #harlequinbooks

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Friday Kiss - 2/10/2023 Delight From - The Best Man's Problem Étienne was not too far spent to admire Rafi’s body, tight and lean with muscle, slim waist and strong legs. He pushed the sluggish remnants of spent pleasure from his body and reached for Rafi, crushing his lips in a kiss, pulling a delightful, needy sound from him. ** Coming 2/21/2023 with @harlequinbooks Special Edition Blurb: He can’t forget the kiss he shared with the best man. But is he the best man for him? His sister’s wedding isn’t the ideal place for Rafael Navarro to reconnect with the man he kissed in a moment of reckless abandon. But it’s impossible to avoid best man Étienne Galois! The gorgeous Haitian photographer hasn’t forgotten the intimate moment they shared, even if Rafi is the most maddening person he’s ever met. Can the two find common ground, proving opposites not only attract—they can become lovers for life? Preorder here: https://books2read.com/u/m0EG1J Add to your Want to Read Shelf on Goodreads here: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61928703-the-best-man-s-problem #oppositesattract #contemporaryromance #HEA #feelgoodromance #interracialromance #latinxrom #amreadingromance #romancereads #mustread #romancebooks #bookboyfriend #ireadromance #happilyeverafter #diversebooks #diversereads #booklover #bookstagram #oppositesattract #queerromance #gayromance #mmromance #lgbtqromance #harlequin #harlequinspecialedition #harlequinbooks #fridaykiss #delightful #comingsoon https://www.instagram.com/p/Coe6PQnuljw/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Only 2 weeks left... ⁠ The Best Man's Problem will be hitting e-book shelves on 2/21/2023 (paperbacks will be on bookshelves 3/1/2021). I cannot believe book two of the Navarro's series is almost here!⁠ ⁠ Join me for the blog tour, taking place 2/21-24/2023 to celebrate! Blog locations coming soon! 👀Keep an eye on this space!👀⁠ ⁠ 🚨Preorder Bonus - receive a recipe collection with your preorder🚨⁠ ➡️Preorder Bonus ⁠ ⁠ Screenshot/forward preorder receipts via DM or email them to [email protected], and I will send you Sabor de Casa, an exclusive recipe book, courtesy of the Navarro Family Restaurant. Includes 10 recipes for dishes mentioned in the novel, with detailed instructions on how to prepare them as well as a few snippets of Val's opinion. Because she has opinions. So many opinions.⁠ ⁠ This offer will be good for all preorders including paperbacks. ⁠ ⁠ Preorder here: ⁠ ➡️https://books2read.com/u/mvqP7X⁠ Submit proof or order here: https://forms.gle/dNNt83HknHX2XmD36 ⁠ ♥️From the publisher♥️:⁠ ⁠ He can’t forget the kiss he shared with the best man. But is he the best man for him? His sister’s wedding isn’t the ideal place for Rafael Navarro to reconnect with the man he kissed in a moment of reckless abandon. But it’s impossible to avoid best man Étienne Galois! The gorgeous Haitian photographer hasn’t forgotten the intimate moment they shared, even if Rafi is the most maddening person he’s ever met. Can the two find common ground, proving opposites not only attract—they can become lovers for life? ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #oppositesattract #contemporaryromance #HEA #feelgoodromance #interracialromance #latinxrom #amreadingromance #romancereads #mustread #romancebooks #bookboyfriend #ireadromance #happilyeverafter #diversebooks #diversereads #booklover #bookstagram #oppositesattract #queerromance #gayromance #mmromance #lgbtqromance #harlequin #harlequinspecialedition #harlequinbooks #preorderbonus⁠ #preorder⁠ #bonus⁠ #freecookbook⁠ #cookbook https://www.instagram.com/p/CoXctABpy-5/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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The Best Man's Problem - Available on NetGalley

Book 2 of The Navarros, The Best Man’s Problem is now up on NetGalley! ⁠ If you are a reviewer or blogger and have a NetGalley account, request your copy today! From the publisher: He can’t forget the kiss he shared with the best man. But is he the best man for him?   His sister’s wedding isn’t the ideal place for Rafael Navarro to reconnect with the man he kissed in a moment of reckless…

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Only 1 month Left... ⁠ The Best Man's Problem with @harlequinbooks Special Edition will be hitting e-book shelves on 2/21/2023 (paperbacks will be on bookshelves 3/1/2021). I cannot believe book two of the Navarro's series is almost here!⁠ ⁠ Join me for the blog tour, taking place 2/21-25/2023 to celebrate! Sign up here if you are interested! https://forms.gle/9ynk2LGoPmpRFicbA #oppositesattract #contemporaryromance #HEA #feelgoodromance #interracialromance #latinxrom #amreadingromance #romancereads #mustread #romancebooks #bookboyfriend #ireadromance #happilyeverafter #diversebooks #diversereads #booklover #bookstagram #oppositesattract #queerromance #gayromance #mmromance #lgbtqromance #harlequin #harlequinspecialedition #harlequinbooks #releaseblitz⁠ #booktour #blogtour #releaseday https://www.instagram.com/p/CoFestsMwbB/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Only 1 month left... ⁠ The Best Man's Problem will be hitting e-book shelves on 2/21/2023 (paperbacks will be on bookshelves 3/1/2021). I cannot believe book two of the Navarro's series is almost here!⁠ ⁠ Join me for the blog tour, taking place 2/21-25/2023 to celebrate! Blog locations coming soon! 👀Keep an eye on this space!👀⁠ ⁠ 🚨Preorder Bonus - receive a recipe collection with your preorder🚨⁠ ➡️Preorder Bonus ⁠ ⁠ Screenshot/forward preorder receipts via DM or email them to [email protected], and I will send you Sabor de Casa, an exclusive recipe book, courtesy of the Navarro Family Restaurant. Includes 10 recipes for dishes mentioned in the novel, with detailed instructions on how to prepare them as well as a few snippets of Val's opinion. Because she has opinions. So many opinions.⁠ ⁠ This offer will be good for all preorders including paperbacks. ⁠ ⁠ Preorder here: ⁠ ➡️https://books2read.com/u/mvqP7X⁠ Submit proof or order here: https://forms.gle/dNNt83HknHX2XmD36 ⁠ ♥️From the publisher♥️:⁠ ⁠ He can’t forget the kiss he shared with the best man. But is he the best man for him? His sister’s wedding isn’t the ideal place for Rafael Navarro to reconnect with the man he kissed in a moment of reckless abandon. But it’s impossible to avoid best man Étienne Galois! The gorgeous Haitian photographer hasn’t forgotten the intimate moment they shared, even if Rafi is the most maddening person he’s ever met. Can the two find common ground, proving opposites not only attract—they can become lovers for life? ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #oppositesattract #contemporaryromance #HEA #feelgoodromance #interracialromance #latinxrom #amreadingromance #romancereads #mustread #romancebooks #bookboyfriend #ireadromance #happilyeverafter #diversebooks #diversereads #booklover #bookstagram #oppositesattract #queerromance #gayromance #mmromance #lgbtqromance #harlequin #harlequinspecialedition #harlequinbooks #preorderbonus⁠ #preorder⁠ #bonus⁠ #freecookbook⁠ #cookbook⁠ https://www.instagram.com/p/CoFcfPBO9_D/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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🚨 Calling all Bloggers, Booktokers & Bookstagrammers!🚨 E-Arcs are now available for request! If you're interested, please follow the link below or click on the link in the bio! https://forms.gle/VLdDGCoiFE4P9SPM8 The Navarro's are back, with more food, teasing, and drama as they try - and fail - to not fall in love. 😒😊Grumpy/sunshine ⛓Forced Proximity 🚷Forbidden attraction 💍Wedding shenanigans 🍰Guava cheesecake for breakfast ❄ Snowed-in Blurb: He can’t forget the kiss he shared with the best man. But is he the best man for him? His sister’s wedding isn’t the ideal place for Rafael Navarro to reconnect with the man he kissed in a moment of reckless abandon. But it’s impossible to avoid best man Étienne Galois! The gorgeous Haitian photographer hasn’t forgotten the intimate moment they shared, even if Rafi is the most maddening person he’s ever met. Can the two find common ground, proving opposites not only attract—they can become lovers for life? #oppositesattract #contemporaryromance #HEA #feelgoodromance #interracialromance #latinxrom #amreadingromance #romancereads #mustread #romancebooks #bookboyfriend #ireadromance #happilyeverafter #diversebooks #diversereads #booklover #bookstagram #oppositesattract #queerromance #gayromance #mmromance #lgbtqromance #harlequin #harlequinspecialedition #harlequinbooks #earcs #arcs #reviewcopy #reviewers https://www.instagram.com/p/CmKVXxXpgeF/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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A New Year means a chance to discover new books. Which books are you eagerly awaiting? I'm excited to see the Navarro siblings out in the world. A Delicious Dilemma is available now, while The Best Man's Problem will hit shelves 2/21 and The Trouble With Exes lands 4/21. Buy A Delicious Dilemma now: https://books2read.com/u/mvqP7X Preorder The Best Man's Problem: https://books2read.com/u/m0EG1J Preorder The Trouble With Exes: https://books2read.com/u/bP7aor #oppositesattract #enemiestolovers #secondchanceromance #contemporaryromance #HEA #ensembleromance #interracialromance #latinxrom #amreadingromance #romancereads #mustread #romancebooks #latinrom #ireadromance #happilyeverafter #diversebooks #diversereads #booklover #bookstagram #queerromance #gayromance #mmromance #lgbtqromance #harlequin #harlequinspecialedition #harlequinbooks https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm6lXv2ODrp/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I might not have published very much in 2022, but I consider this an incubation period. As quiet as my presence has been, I have written and revised more this year than any other year in my writing career. Some things I accomplished in 2022: 1 I am now represented by @arthouseliterary 2 Published A Fashionable Deception, my Latinx MM short romance with the Happily Ever After Collective @heacollective 3 Revised The Best Man's Problem, coming 3/23 with @harlequinbooks 4 Drafted and revised The Trouble With Exes, coming 5/23 with @harlequinbooks 5 Revised and submitted for query Rumble, my co-written project with RL Merrill 6 Wrote and published After Hours at Aguardiente as a Harlequin Free Online Read @harlequinbooks and drafted two additional short romances (coming 2023) 7 Appeared in multiple podcasts, including The Big Gay Podcast (@biggayfiction) and Aaron's Reading Room (@aaronsreadingroom) , among others 8 Registered as attending author with The RomCon (@thesteamboxco @theromconevent 9 Managed somehow to read 60 books, not including fanfiction 10 Learned that taking time off is actually good for the soul and is very much not the end of my career! Information on all my publications can be found on the link in bio. #recap2022 #yearinreview #yearinreview2022 #mypublishingyear #amwriting #amdrafting #romancewriter #latinromcom #latinrom #authorsofinstagram #aaronsreadingroom #thebiggaypodcast #theromcon #thesteamboxco #harlequinbooks #harlequinspecialedition #harlequinromance https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm2AWX7peLs/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=