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Northern Hearts 2026
Northern Hearts is a series of events created to build community among romance writers.
It starts by digging deep into craft with our 3-day in-person Northern Hearts Retreat from February 6-8, 2025 at the North York Central Library. This will include masterclasses, roundtable discussions, a dedicated writing room, social events, a keynote breakfast, and a trip to Kobo HQ in downtown Toronto.
We then focus on the business of being an author today in our Northern Hearts: From Book to Business Online Event on February 21st. This will include discussions and Q&A sessions with publishing professionals to help writers navigate their own publishing path and creating a career of continuing success. Admission to this event is included in Retreat packages or can be purchased separately.
Open to all writers at all levels, at all stages • Traditional, hybrid, self publishing
Jessi Elliott is a paranormal romance author who lives in Ontario, Canada with her adorable calico cat, Phoebe.
When she’s not working on her next book, she likes to hang out with friends and family, get lost in a steamy romance novel, watch Friends, and drink coffee.
You can find Jessi on social media and join her newsletter to stay up to date on book news and upcoming releases!
The Devil’s Waltz
It's been five years since her sister was killed by a demon and Camille Morgan swore off the family business of demon hunting. Now a college sophomore, Cami is determined to get her degree and move far away from Seattle—and all things paranormal.
But when Cami becomes the target of a demon attack she’s convinced is a ploy by her parents to drag her back into training, the wildly charming and attractive Xander Kane comes to her rescue. Except her savior isn't a hunter. Or even human.
Xander is a demon, the alluring prince of hell, whose magnetic presence leaves Cami both captivated and conflicted, especially when she finds out he plans on using her to destroy the demon hunters once and for all.
Caught between her growing affection for Xander and her loyalty to her family, Cami struggles to make a decision that could shatter her and endanger the lives of those she loves.
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The Devil’s Trials
Reeling from the fallout of the demon queen’s death and her relationship with the prince of hell being exposed, Cami battles a conflicted heart. As she grapples with Xander’s betrayal and the love she can’t seem to shake, her instincts falter, and she fails her first hunter test.
Meanwhile, before Xander can ascend the throne, he must face powerful opposition alongside grueling trials to prove he has abandoned his human life. Except the strongest tie to his humanity continues to haunt him, a vulnerability that could cost him everything.
With the fate of their worlds at stake, Cami and Xander must decide if staying apart will save them…or destroy them both.
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The Devil’s Ruin
Camille must face the darkest parts of herself and the demon she loves as they navigate the underworld to rescue her sister. Returning to the human world brings its own complications as Camille learns the underworld leaves its mark on all who survive it.
With Xander’s reign threatened by the ruthless demon Marrick, the king of hell and his inner circle are forced into an uneasy alliance with the very hunters sworn to destroy them.
Everything Camille and Xander have fought for comes down to one final battle against Marrick’s army. Sacrifices must be made by demons and hunters alike as they face the stark reality that, in a war between hell and humanity, not everyone can be saved.
Filled with fiery, swoon-worthy romance, and twists that will leave readers breathless, the Love in Hell series is a must-read for fans of Jennifer L. Armentrout, Laura Thalassa, Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti.
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