Spotlight on Contemporary Romance — A Work in Development

29 Jun
A Work in Development JustRead Blog Tour

Welcome to the Blog Tour for A Work in Development by K.A. Ross, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About The Book

A Work in Development

Title: A Work in Development
Series: A Work in Progress Series #2
Author: K.A. Ross
Publisher: Sweetwater Books (a Cedar Fort imprint)
Release Date: July 1, 2026
Genre: Sweet Contemporary Romance

For a woman who has edited hundreds of romance novels, Nellie’s own happy ending feels out of reach. After the death of her first husband, Daniel has offered her a second chance at happiness and love. But just as Nellie begins to hope for a future with him, her in-laws arrive to celebrate her late husband’s memory. Bringing more confusion than comfort, the well-intentioned relatives test Nellie’s determination to be brave.

Problems escalate when an unexpected threat emerges to tear open deep wounds from Daniel’s past and jeopardize everything Nellie has built with him. Nellie never thought she’d find love again. Now that she has, she’ll do anything to protect it. With only a week to keep everything from spinning out of control, keeping her romance from becoming a rom-com cliché is the least of Nellie’s problems.

Nellie must face the fears buried inside herself to save her and Daniel’s story—or risk the next plot twist breaking it apart.

Excerpt

It occurred to me that all clichés that involved gazing into the eyes of the one you loved had a common thread. Getting lost in one’s eyes, drowning in them, etcetera. They all centered around the inescapable rush to feel the adrenaline of seeing your love reflected back to you. Vulnerability transformed into acceptance in a pure exchange of souls. And for all that, it could also sap the energy from the back of your knees.

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About The Author

K.A. Ross

K.A. Ross loves stories so much she can’t write in just one genre! Find her fantasy works under “Kay Ross” and her romance under “K.A. Ross.” When she’s not at work, she’s finding new stories, discussing old stories, or writing her own. If she’s ever not thinking about stories, she’s either trying not to be too invested in sports or climbing up a mountain so she can run down it. She may live out West, but she considers any open space with a view home. To be the first to hear about upcoming releases, and receive a free short story, sign up for her newsletter at authorkayross.com!


Tour Giveaway

(3) winners will each receive a signed copy of A Work in Development & a $15 Amazon gift card!

A Work in Development blog tour giveaway JustRead

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight June 29, 2026 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on July 6, 2026. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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13 Responses to “Spotlight on Contemporary Romance — A Work in Development”

  1. Jcp June 29, 2026 at 9:36 am #

    Sounds enjoyable

  2. Rita Wray June 29, 2026 at 9:56 am #

    Sounds like a story I will enjoy.

  3. tarter95 June 29, 2026 at 11:15 am #

    It is good that it can be read as a stand alone.

  4. Marion M Collins June 29, 2026 at 4:02 pm #

    Thank You for the review
    Marion

  5. @justreadtours June 29, 2026 at 4:11 pm #

    thanks for sharing about A Work in Development!

  6. jodi683 June 29, 2026 at 5:14 pm #

    I am excited to check this author out.

  7. Shelly Peterson June 29, 2026 at 6:52 pm #

    I like the excerpt.

  8. Dreaa Drake June 29, 2026 at 10:56 pm #

    This sounds like a great book! Ty for sharing

  9. Jeanna Massman June 30, 2026 at 4:28 am #

    This sounds like an awesome read! I enjoyed the description.

  10. Mike Law June 30, 2026 at 10:21 am #

    This looks like an exhilarating read. Thanks for sharing.

  11. Patty Rude June 30, 2026 at 12:18 pm #

    I always enjoy romances where the characters are a bit older! Well it says she is a widow, so I am assuming a bit older…

  12. Nancy P July 1, 2026 at 9:22 pm #

    Fabulous set of books

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