Girls be like, "I needed this"

and it's a gigantic fire extinguisher for gestures at everything

Rachel Holm
April 04, 2025

What’s new with Rachel?

Today’s my last full day in Pennsylvania, I fly back to VA tomorrow morning! We were sitting at dinner last night, talking about how the end snuck up really quickly. There were times in the beginning I wondered how I’d make it another “X weeks”, but looking back, it seemed to pass in no time at all. (Shout out to the single cat Dad back at home holding it down - I’m sure the same might not be said for him.)

These cats turned nine on April 1! I’ll be sure to spoil them for missing it when I get home.

Writing Corner and Book News

One more week until Capitally Unexpected is out in the world! Today, I’m treating you all to the first chapter, just because I like you all that much.

If you haven’t pre-ordered yet, you still have time! You can click here to find the ebook and signed copy links - plus some paperbacks have started to populate on other retailers, and the paperback will be available on Amazon one day early - April 9th!

And without further ado, start Chapter One here, and finish it out on my website!

“Listen, I don’t normally do this, but . . .”

Has anything good in the history of the universe ever followed a sentence beginning that way? I rack my brain to think of an example not ending in disaster. I have plenty of time, since it seems to have slowed to a crawl. My leg bounces violently while I sit in the CVS bathroom down the street from my apartment waiting for the slowest three minutes of my whole life to pass.

This morning, I delivered a forecast of nothing but sunshine and blue skies for the weekend ahead. That reality feels a world away in this windowless bathroom smelling like the perfectly disgusting combination of chemicals and stale urine.

Read the rest of Chapter One here!

New Release Spotlight

Can’t wait until next week read a Surprise Pregnancy story? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered.

Check Out Taming You Here

More about Taming You:

Zoey:

I never planned on moving into my older brother's house, but here I am. I’m jobless and have no idea what I’m doing with my life.

After waking up on my best friend's brother's couch and finding a baby on his doorstep, I decide to help him navigate this new stage as I find my new passion. I tell my relationship-loving heart he’s off-limits and I need to stay away—Matthew Carter doesn’t do relationships. But when his jealous side comes out to play, I wonder if maybe the lifelong playboy is ready to change his ways.

Matt:

A baby was not in my plans for the near future, but I’m left reeling when the son I never knew about is left on my doorstep.

I have no idea what I’m doing when it comes to raising a child. Thankfully, my little sister's best friend becomes my saving grace. The more time my son and I spend with Zoey Williams, the more I question why I ever did the no-strings-attached flings when the perfect woman was right in front of me.

Can I convince her I’m a chance worth taking?

Tropes:

Surprise Baby

Reformed playboy

Best Friends Brother

Friends to Lovers

Found Family

She Falls First He Falls Harder

Hockey

Where to See Rachel

Pre-order links for all signings can be found on the Events page of my website.

2025 is shaping up to be an incredible year! (So is 2026, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves…) I’m so excited to visit new places and see new faces next year! Tickets are available for Lust in Virginia Beach, Romantically Yours Con, Romance Con, Books Books Books, Ink & Indie, and Love & Tech Book Fest.