Isobel Reed
Please tell us a little about yourself.
I was born and raised in London. While a city girl at heart, I love daydreaming about running away to a charming small town—though I'm not entirely sure my husband and son would share my enthusiasm for the move. When I'm not writing small-town romantic comedies or growing unhealthily attached to the characters in my books, you can find me reading, chasing after my very active toddler, or attempting to channel my inner domestic goddess in the kitchen (with varying degrees of success).
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What’s your favorite thing to do to relax?
I’m a bit of a homebody so my ideal way to unwind is a quiet night in. There’s nothing more relaxing than curling up on the sofa with a good book. Preferably something romantic! Throw in a bubble bath and I’m in heaven.
If you could go back in time to when you were seven years old, what wisdom or advice would you pass on to yourself?
Be kind to yourself. There is no harsher critic than ourselves. I think it’s important to be your own best friend now and again and be as kind to yourself as you are to others. I would also probably tell myself to skip the emo phase or at least destroy any photo evidence of it.
For what are you grateful?
There are so many things I am grateful for, the biggest of which are my son, my husband, my family and friends. Without their love and support I wouldn’t be the person I am today.
What is the number one lie you tell yourself? How is that working out?
That I will eat better tomorrow. This has been a common theme since forever. It’s not that I’m a junk food addict or anything but let’s just say if chocolate and pizza didn’t exist I’d probably drop a dress size (or three).
Now about you as an author…
What authors had an impact on you growing up and as an adult?
The first books I remember having an impact were The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien. My mum read them to me and my brother when we quite young and they had a lasting effect. After that I was hooked and books became a big part of my life. As a teenager I read a lot of science fiction and fantasy, Iain M Banks being an all time favourite. But when I discovered romance, there was no turning back. I mostly like contemporary romances but enjoy anything from small town stories by Maisey Yates to romantic suspense by Riley Edwards.
What is your favorite aspect or writing? Your least favorite?
Finding out what happens next is my favourite part. Everyone writes differently, for me, when I start writing I usually only have the first scene in mind and I go from there. I’m just as excited to find out what happens when I write a story as I am when I’m reading one.
My least favourite thing has to be proofing. I’ve lost count of how many times I have read a book by the time it’s ready to go out.
Do you have any “must haves” with you while you’re writing?
Snacks, snacks and more snacks. When I’m on a roll I tend not to take any breaks for fear of forgetting the good stuff. Once I start writing, it could be hours and hours before I come up for air, which means I need snacks nearby to stop me from going feral. Or as my husband calls it - “hangry”.
Do you have a common theme or item that appears in each of your books?
All my books are set in small towns, as it just so happens to be my favourite romantic backdrop despite growing up in the city. I blame my love of Hallmark films. You also may have noticed that I have a thing for cowboys, cops, military men and more recently … firefighters! Basically I’m all about a hot man in uniform (or a cowboy hat).
I was born and raised in London. While a city girl at heart, I love daydreaming about running away to a charming small town—though I'm not entirely sure my husband and son would share my enthusiasm for the move. When I'm not writing small-town romantic comedies or growing unhealthily attached to the characters in my books, you can find me reading, chasing after my very active toddler, or attempting to channel my inner domestic goddess in the kitchen (with varying degrees of success).
https://www.facebook.com/isobelreedbooks
https://www.instagram.com/isobelreedbooks/
https://www.tiktok.com/@isobelreedbooks
https://www.isobelreed.net/
https://www.amazon.com/author/isobelreed
https://www.goodreads.com/Isobel_Reed
https://www.bookbub.com/authors/isobel-reed
What’s your favorite thing to do to relax?
I’m a bit of a homebody so my ideal way to unwind is a quiet night in. There’s nothing more relaxing than curling up on the sofa with a good book. Preferably something romantic! Throw in a bubble bath and I’m in heaven.
If you could go back in time to when you were seven years old, what wisdom or advice would you pass on to yourself?
Be kind to yourself. There is no harsher critic than ourselves. I think it’s important to be your own best friend now and again and be as kind to yourself as you are to others. I would also probably tell myself to skip the emo phase or at least destroy any photo evidence of it.
For what are you grateful?
There are so many things I am grateful for, the biggest of which are my son, my husband, my family and friends. Without their love and support I wouldn’t be the person I am today.
What is the number one lie you tell yourself? How is that working out?
That I will eat better tomorrow. This has been a common theme since forever. It’s not that I’m a junk food addict or anything but let’s just say if chocolate and pizza didn’t exist I’d probably drop a dress size (or three).
Now about you as an author…
What authors had an impact on you growing up and as an adult?
The first books I remember having an impact were The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien. My mum read them to me and my brother when we quite young and they had a lasting effect. After that I was hooked and books became a big part of my life. As a teenager I read a lot of science fiction and fantasy, Iain M Banks being an all time favourite. But when I discovered romance, there was no turning back. I mostly like contemporary romances but enjoy anything from small town stories by Maisey Yates to romantic suspense by Riley Edwards.
What is your favorite aspect or writing? Your least favorite?
Finding out what happens next is my favourite part. Everyone writes differently, for me, when I start writing I usually only have the first scene in mind and I go from there. I’m just as excited to find out what happens when I write a story as I am when I’m reading one.
My least favourite thing has to be proofing. I’ve lost count of how many times I have read a book by the time it’s ready to go out.
Do you have any “must haves” with you while you’re writing?
Snacks, snacks and more snacks. When I’m on a roll I tend not to take any breaks for fear of forgetting the good stuff. Once I start writing, it could be hours and hours before I come up for air, which means I need snacks nearby to stop me from going feral. Or as my husband calls it - “hangry”.
Do you have a common theme or item that appears in each of your books?
All my books are set in small towns, as it just so happens to be my favourite romantic backdrop despite growing up in the city. I blame my love of Hallmark films. You also may have noticed that I have a thing for cowboys, cops, military men and more recently … firefighters! Basically I’m all about a hot man in uniform (or a cowboy hat).
Tell us about your latest release...
After I finished the Bluestone series, I missed my characters so much, the only thing I could think to do was create a whole new world to escape to - Woodvalley Pines. The Love Burns series started with a bang (literally) with Toasted which was published in early 2024.
It has everything you could want in a romance - a hot firefighter, a funny, relatable leading lady, a toaster fire, and a whole Wyoming town to fall in love with.
You can also pick up book two in the series, Cop-off and book three, Baked. By the end of 2025, five of the seven book series will be live.
BUY LINKS:
AMAZON- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWZJ3JQS
KOBO- https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/toasted-2
BN-https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/toasted-isobel-reed/1145009200
APPLE- https://books.apple.com/us/book/toasted/id6478872311
Blurb:
Welcome to Woodvalley Pines…where hunky firefighters save the day! It’s time to turn up the heat and hope this smokin’ hot fireman can control the blaze.
Libby hadn’t even been in Woodvalley Pines a day and she was already freaking out. Her kitchen had just set on fire. From toast of all things! That’s right, she was the victim of the elusive toaster fire. Yes, a toaster. Who knew they could just spontaneously burst into flames? She certainly didn’t. If that wasn’t enough to ruin her day, a swarm of hot firefighters seeing her in her pink pajamas would do it.
Zach tried his hardest not to laugh as the woman in the Disney pajamas accused him of keeping toaster fire safety a secret. He didn’t know where in the world this angry green-eyed princess had come from, but he had to admit that he was intrigued. After all, if she had this much passion when it came to talking toasters, what other kind of flames could he stoke in her?
Libby and Zach’s spark was instant, but will the fire burn out or can they keep the flames blazing?
Excerpt:
Since when did men withhold sex until you agreed to be in a relationship with them? What kind of backward a** town was this?
“I don’t want to go.” The intensity in his voice sent a shiver down her spine. When he took a step closer, placing himself back between her thighs, the air electrified around them. “In fact, the last thing I want to do right now is leave.”
“Then what do you want?” Her voice came out in a breathless whisper.
Next thing she knew, his forehead was on her again, pushing against her own. “You know what I want.”
She let her eyes flutter closed as she breathed him in. Why was he doing this? Why did he have to want more?
When she didn’t reply, he continued.
“I want my mouth back on you, Libby.” She kept her eyes shut. Letting his husky words wrap around her. Embracing the goosebumps. “I want your sexy as f**k legs spread.” Holy mother of sh**-balls. “I want to spend all damn night tracing every inch of you with my tongue. And I don't want to stop until you’re dripping down onto my chin.”
Did he really just say that?
“But as I’ve already told you … that’s not gonna happen. Not tonight. Not until you agree to be mine.”
Alarm bells were ringing in her head again. Step away from the hot fireman.
No matter how tempted she was, self-preservation was much more important. This guy had heartbreaker written all over him. That scared her more than how badly she craved him. It was time to back the hell up.
Can you say mother issues much?
The problem with being pinned to a kitchen countertop is that you’re stuck. You can’t take a step back. Run away. Or even fake a heart attack. Libby really wished she could fake a heart attack right about now.
~~~
How did you decide on your story plot?
Well, the toaster fire may have been inspired by real-life events! And like Libby, I was shocked to find out that toaster fires are a thing?! Why aren’t more people talking about this? Sadly, a bunch of hot firefighters didn’t storm my tiny studio apartment when it happened, but I did call my boyfriend (my now husband) and rant about toaster fires at him for an awfully long time. Poor man.
How did you choose your location for your story?
Woodvalley Pines is the setting for the whole series and like all the fictional small towns I write, they are perfect places to run away to. With rolling fields, quirky locals, a retro diner, and way too many antique shops - you’re going to want to keep coming back for more.
Do you have a favorite scene? Why?
My favourite scene is probably when Zach and Libby meet for the first time. She’s in her Disney pajamas ranting about toaster fire safety while he’s trying his hardest not to laugh. It’s a classic meet-cute that even as I was writing it, I wanted to know where it was going to go.
Do you have a character that you identify with? Who and why?
I love Cat, Libby’s best friend. She’s funny, kind and severely lacking a filter. She reminds me of all my friends - who are obviously the best!
After I finished the Bluestone series, I missed my characters so much, the only thing I could think to do was create a whole new world to escape to - Woodvalley Pines. The Love Burns series started with a bang (literally) with Toasted which was published in early 2024.
It has everything you could want in a romance - a hot firefighter, a funny, relatable leading lady, a toaster fire, and a whole Wyoming town to fall in love with.
You can also pick up book two in the series, Cop-off and book three, Baked. By the end of 2025, five of the seven book series will be live.
BUY LINKS:
AMAZON- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWZJ3JQS
KOBO- https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/toasted-2
BN-https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/toasted-isobel-reed/1145009200
APPLE- https://books.apple.com/us/book/toasted/id6478872311
Blurb:
Welcome to Woodvalley Pines…where hunky firefighters save the day! It’s time to turn up the heat and hope this smokin’ hot fireman can control the blaze.
Libby hadn’t even been in Woodvalley Pines a day and she was already freaking out. Her kitchen had just set on fire. From toast of all things! That’s right, she was the victim of the elusive toaster fire. Yes, a toaster. Who knew they could just spontaneously burst into flames? She certainly didn’t. If that wasn’t enough to ruin her day, a swarm of hot firefighters seeing her in her pink pajamas would do it.
Zach tried his hardest not to laugh as the woman in the Disney pajamas accused him of keeping toaster fire safety a secret. He didn’t know where in the world this angry green-eyed princess had come from, but he had to admit that he was intrigued. After all, if she had this much passion when it came to talking toasters, what other kind of flames could he stoke in her?
Libby and Zach’s spark was instant, but will the fire burn out or can they keep the flames blazing?
Excerpt:
Since when did men withhold sex until you agreed to be in a relationship with them? What kind of backward a** town was this?
“I don’t want to go.” The intensity in his voice sent a shiver down her spine. When he took a step closer, placing himself back between her thighs, the air electrified around them. “In fact, the last thing I want to do right now is leave.”
“Then what do you want?” Her voice came out in a breathless whisper.
Next thing she knew, his forehead was on her again, pushing against her own. “You know what I want.”
She let her eyes flutter closed as she breathed him in. Why was he doing this? Why did he have to want more?
When she didn’t reply, he continued.
“I want my mouth back on you, Libby.” She kept her eyes shut. Letting his husky words wrap around her. Embracing the goosebumps. “I want your sexy as f**k legs spread.” Holy mother of sh**-balls. “I want to spend all damn night tracing every inch of you with my tongue. And I don't want to stop until you’re dripping down onto my chin.”
Did he really just say that?
“But as I’ve already told you … that’s not gonna happen. Not tonight. Not until you agree to be mine.”
Alarm bells were ringing in her head again. Step away from the hot fireman.
No matter how tempted she was, self-preservation was much more important. This guy had heartbreaker written all over him. That scared her more than how badly she craved him. It was time to back the hell up.
Can you say mother issues much?
The problem with being pinned to a kitchen countertop is that you’re stuck. You can’t take a step back. Run away. Or even fake a heart attack. Libby really wished she could fake a heart attack right about now.
~~~
How did you decide on your story plot?
Well, the toaster fire may have been inspired by real-life events! And like Libby, I was shocked to find out that toaster fires are a thing?! Why aren’t more people talking about this? Sadly, a bunch of hot firefighters didn’t storm my tiny studio apartment when it happened, but I did call my boyfriend (my now husband) and rant about toaster fires at him for an awfully long time. Poor man.
How did you choose your location for your story?
Woodvalley Pines is the setting for the whole series and like all the fictional small towns I write, they are perfect places to run away to. With rolling fields, quirky locals, a retro diner, and way too many antique shops - you’re going to want to keep coming back for more.
Do you have a favorite scene? Why?
My favourite scene is probably when Zach and Libby meet for the first time. She’s in her Disney pajamas ranting about toaster fire safety while he’s trying his hardest not to laugh. It’s a classic meet-cute that even as I was writing it, I wanted to know where it was going to go.
Do you have a character that you identify with? Who and why?
I love Cat, Libby’s best friend. She’s funny, kind and severely lacking a filter. She reminds me of all my friends - who are obviously the best!
