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New Release | To LA, with Love Charity Anthology by Claire Marti and 75+ more authors #ToLAWithLove #CharityAnthology #RomanceAnthology #RomanceRebuilds #newrelease

  • Writer: N. N. Light
    N. N. Light
  • Jun 10
  • 6 min read
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Title To LA, with Love Charity Anthology

 

Author Claire Marti and 75+ more authors

 

Genre All genres of romance

 

Book Blurb

 

When wildfires destroyed two beloved Los Angeles public libraries in January 2025, the romance community answered with heart.

 

In To L.A. With Love, 100+ local and international authors and poets weave tales filled with sexy contemporary passion, dreamy historical romance, and spellbinding magical encounters. From the sweetest kiss to steam between the sheets, these tales remind us why we fall in love with books—because like libraries, they offer refuge, inspire dreams, and bring people together.

 

This anthology celebrates the power of romance, and all proceeds from To L.A. With Love support the restoration of the Altadena and Pacific Palisades libraries, proving that love stories can heal more than fictional broken hearts—they can rebuild community.Pick up your copy today, and join us in writing a new chapter for Los Angeles.

 

Featuring stories by:

 

Aarti V Raman, USA Today Bestselling Author

 

Alexa Santi

 

Alexis Roark, USA Today Bestselling Author

 

Alice Duncan

 

Aliza Mann

 

Allie Lasky

 

Amanda Richardson

 

Amy Award, USA Today Bestselling Author

 

Amy J. Hawthorn

 

Andrea Johnston

 

Anna Quinn

 

Anne Barwell

 

Arell Rivers, USA Today Bestselling Author

 

Aria R. Blue

 

Arianna Quinn

 

Ashley Erin

 

Ashley Olivier

 

B. Ryan

 

C.B. Noy

 

C.G. Burnette

 

Caitlin Loggins

 

Cecilia Rene

 

Christina Alexandra

 

Christine Ashworth, USA Today Bestselling Author

 

CJ Warrant

 

Claire Davon, USA Today Bestselling Author

 

Claire Marti, USA Today Bestselling Author

 

Crystal Perkins

 

Cynthia Diamond

 

Dee Lagasse

 

Jennifer Worrell

 

DL Gallie

 

Ella Braeme

 

Ellena Espejo

 

Gemma Snow

 

Gwen Galloway

 

Heather C. Myers

 

Heather Scarlett

 

HL Miller

 

J. M. Zuniga

 

J.C. Hannigan

 

J.l. Perry

 

JCC Downing

 

Jeannie Choe

 

Jeannine Colette

 

Jodi Chow

 

Juliet Gauvin

 

Karen Grey

 

Katherine Moore, USA Today Bestselling Author

 

Katrina Marie

 

Kelly A. Varner

 

Kelly Violet

 

Kennedy L. Mitchell

 

Khushi T. Saha

 

KL Hill

 

Kristen Elizabeth

 

Leesa Bow

 

Lena Cove

 

Libby Waterford

 

Lisa Rayne

 

Lyra Parish

 

M. Solis

 

Marianne H Donley

 

Marilyn Throne

 

Michelle Mars

 

Milly Gray

 

Monica Ross

 

Monique Stokes

 

N.J. Ember

 

Nanxi We

 

Natalie Tay

 

Nicole Sanchez

 

Nikki Prince, International Bestselling Author

 

Olivia Huxley

 

Pamela DuMond, USA Today Bestselling Author

 

R. Snow

 

R.L. Merrill

 

Rae Shawn

 

Ren Alexander

 

Rhian Cahill

 

Rose Bak, USA Today Bestselling Author

 

Roxie Noir

 

Samantha Shaye

 

Shana Gray

 

Shannon Myers

 

Shelley Kassian

 

Simran

 

SL Hannah

 

Sorcha Mowbray

 

Stephanie J. Scott

 

Stephanie Marie Whitson

 

Susannah Erwin

 

Tessa McFionn

 

Theresa Lambe

 

Tiffany Carby

 

Tori Mitchell

 

Tracy Reed

 

V. Walker

 

Vi Summers, International Bestselling Author

 

Victoria Ellis

 

Excerpt from Claire Marti’s story: Lightning Strikes Once

 

André

 

Cursing my lack of self-control, I looked over at the gorgeous blonde at the far end of the table again. Usually the Beverly Hills Public Library was my safe haven from the crowds, from the public, from the band. When I wasn’t on tour, I loved to hide out here and read without distraction.

 

But right now, I was getting whiplash from pretending to read my book and sneaking glances at her. She was minding her own business––like I should be––a mountain of books stacked haphazardly next to her laptop. Her silky, honey-colored hair was in a low pony-tail, revealing a defined jawline and a swanlike neck that beckoned to be kissed. I couldn’t discern the color of her eyes, hidden behind black-framed glasses, but I could feel the intensity of her gaze as she glowered at her computer screen.

 

What was it about her that drew me in, even at a distance?

 

I forced myself back to the present and resolved to stop staring but I couldn’t concentrate on my latest read, Warhol. I sure as hell wasn’t going to bother her because I valued my privacy and respected others’ but damn, I was tempted to approach her.

 

But I wouldn’t.

 

I lowered my gaze and turned the page, determined to focus.

 

“No!” The word cracked like a shot and the solid wood table vibrated.

 

My head snapped up and I stared.

 

The woman shook one slender hand, likely from smacking the table, then she dropped her forehead onto the desk. A protective instinct surged through me. I jumped out of my seat and approached her, stopping a few feet away.

 

“Are you okay?” I whispered, drawing a disapproving glare from the middle-aged ginger across the aisle.

 

She lifted her head, slid off her glasses, but remained silent. Her eyes were enormous and tilted up at the corners. Beneath the muted lights, they gleamed with a greenish-gold cast, like a tiger’s. Her pulse hammered in her throat, her tawny skin drained of color, and her full pink lips parted.

 

I crouched down, not wanting to tower over her. “Do you need help? Can you tell me if you’re alright?” I kept my voice low, soothing.

 

She closed her eyes for a moment, her dark lashes fanning her cheeks, and exhaled an audible breath.

 

I stayed quiet, something tugging in my chest. Her distress was palpable.

 

 “I’m so far from okay right now.” Her voice was melodic, shooting a chill down my spine with its velvety smoothness.

 

“Is there anything I can do?” I wanted to help erase her pain.

 

She pressed one hand to her chest. “You’re sweet. I just received some terrible news and I should get out of here before I disturb the rest of the patrons. Sorry about that.”

 

“No need to apologize. My book was boring and you saved me from passing out with my face in the pages. You did me a favor, really.”

 

Her lips quirked. “Sure.”

 

Those captivating eyes crinkled at the corners, the faint lines revealing she smiled a lot. Maybe I could help cheer her up.

 

“Shhh.” The crabby patron wagged a finger at us.

 

“Now, we’re in trouble.” I grinned at her. “You’re sure you’re okay?”

 

She licked her lips and every muscle in my body stiffened. I was definitely in trouble.

 

“I will be. Like I said, I should leave.” She closed her laptop and rose.

 

An urgent need seized me. I couldn’t let her go, at least not without learning her name.

 

“Well, I’m a really good listener. Sometimes talking with someone neutral can help. I was about to go grab a nightcap, why don’t you join me?” Uh, no. I certainly was not and where the hell did that come from? A nightcap? Was I in an old black and white movie?

 

 “Oh, I couldn’t.” She paused, her full eyebrows knitting over a small straight nose. “You know what, scratch that. I don’t feel like going home. Not after the news I just received…a drink might help.”

 

“Really? You’ll have a drink with me?” And now I sounded like nerdy 13-year old André asking his crush of the month to the school dance.

 

“Yes, let’s get out of here before the redhead over there physically kicks us out.” She began stuffing her belongings into an enormous sunflower yellow satchel.

 

I caught a hint of lemon and maybe bergamot. She smelled as delicious as she looked.

 

“Let me grab my stuff.” Lightness fueled my stride. The beauty at the end of the table had said yes.

 

Although I hadn’t introduced myself, she hadn’t shown even a flicker of recognition. I’d keep it to first names––safer that way. As the drummer for Black Velvet Machine, one of the biggest alt-rock bands in the world, I hated the moment when someone looked at me as a “rockstar” instead of just another guy.

 

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100% Proceeds go to Los Angeles Public Libraries-Altadena and Palisades branches

 

 

 

 

👉🏾 Baker & Taylor: PENDING

 

 

 

 

 

 

Author Biography

 

Claire Marti is an award winning and USA Today Bestselling author ​of swoonworthy Contemporary Romance novels set in Southern California. After graduating from the University of Virginia with a BA in English and French, Claire was sidetracked by other careers, including practicing law, selling software, and managing a non-profit animal rescue for a Hollywood actress. 

 

Finally, Claire followed her heart and now focuses on two of her true passions: writing romance and teaching yoga.

 

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