This month marks nine years of me being a published author. It seems surreal to think nine years has past since my very first indi book. But on the other hand, those years went by so quickly. When I think of how many books I read in an year (~150), nine years entails many lifetimes told through various characters. So in case you’ve never read my books or if you want to know what tropes are in which books, I thought I’d break down some of the lives you can live in a book written by me.
Royal romance trope
I love the royal romance trope because it’s like a fancy way to escape and live a life I’ll never get to live. But it’s even more fun if I can add a dash of reality. In Search of a Prince was my first royal book where my heroine, Brielle, finds out she’s a secret princess and next in line for the throne. Of course I had to give her best friend a story, so in To Win a Prince, Iris falls in love with a prince despite the obstacles stacked against them. Besides the royal trope, ISOAP offers marriage of convenience, fish out of water, and international setting. TWAP brings you forced proximity and office romance as well.
Sports romance trope
I’m a huge football fan and I enjoy watching other sports. But I actually only have one published currently. I’m hoping to change that in the future. The Christmas Catch will release in September and features a football hero who’s been injured. It’s also a single mom trope with second chances featured as well.
Fairytale retellings
I’ve done two fairytale retellings and I loved them so much. A Snow White Christmas is a Snow White retelling. ;) You’ve got the added bonus of a Christmas setting that is modern day but I think it’ll have you thinking about Snow White as well. Then there was An Ever After Summer which is a Beauty and the Beast retelling set in present day France. I adore this one as well because BatB is one of my favorite retellings.
Holiday romance (specifically Christmas)
Y’all, I’ve done a lot of Christmas novellas. What can I say, it’s one of the best times of year and I enjoy writing about the time. You Make It Feel Like Christmas is book one in the Lewis Family series. Each story tells the journey of a Lewis sibling. There is Noel, Eve, Gabe, Angel, and Starr. YMIFLC starts with Starr and you get brother’s best friend trope along with returning home. Then All I Want features Angel and it’s redemption story paired with single dad. Last (because I haven’t written the last two) is Gabe featured in Most Wonderful Time and that is a grumpy/sunshine trope.
Celebrity romance
So I have quite a few celebrity books. I’m simply fascinated by them and I’ll definitely read a book with this trope so it made sense to write it myself. I’ve got The Love Script which is also paired with fake dating, fish out of the water, and may even give off some Cinderella vibes like In Search of a Prince. Then there is my Faith & Fortune series. The Trouble with Love features a pop singer who falls for her best friend’s brother. There is also some enemies to more vibes going on. Then the second book, The Truth About Fame, features a supermodel and a bodyguard (that’s it’s own trope). There’s a touch of suspense in it with the whole opposites of attract. Last is The Price of Dreams with the celebrity being a principal ballerina who falls for her physical therapist after an injury. This also has interracial romance.
If you’ve followed my career at all, you know that’s not all of the books. But at the risk of exhausting your reading eyes (I’d rather you go and pick up a book), I’ll stop. You can find all of my books at tonishiloh.com/books. And you can always leave a question about my books in the comments. I’m happy to answer them! Thanks for being so awesome!
Toni Shiloh is a wife, mom, and Christian fiction writer. Once she understood the powerful saving grace thanks to the love of Christ, she was moved to honor her Savior. She writes to bring Him glory and to learn more about His goodness. She spends her days hanging out with her husband and their two boys. She is a member of the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW). Find out more on her website at http://tonishiloh.com.
I remember the days of reading well over 100 books a year. Feels like a lifetime ago its probably 11 years. Now I am happy with 20 well not really I want to read more but its not that simple. I have enjoyed the books I have read of yours. I have also really enjoyed getting to you. Especially at the FB group. I will miss your posts but am on your mailing list so will keep up with what you are doing. All the best for your future endeavors.
I am so amazed at what you’ve accomplished in nine years!! I’m so proud of you and I hope you know how special it is to achieve the level of success that you have! Congratulations. You’re such a talented, hard working and diverse author!! My favorites from your list are royalty romance and celebrity romance
Congrats on nine years. May you have many more to come.
I’ve read and loved many of your books. Congrats on 9 years!
Thank you so much. All the best to you too!
Thank you so much for your support, Laurie. I really appreciate it!!
Thanks, Ginger!
Thank you for reading them, Melynda!
Looking forward to more years of books from you!! I have quite a few of yours in my TBR stack, that I really need to move up! And, like all of the other Inspy authors, I’m already stalking you!
So happy you have the success for your hard work. What an amazing array of books you have created. Thank you for all the wonderful posts.
I haven’t read all of your books, but have really enjoyed the ones I have read! Keep up the good work!
I love your books, especially the Faith and Fortune series!
thanks for popping in today. I love your stories.
Congratulations on 9 years and many more!!
Congratulations on 9 Years and what an Accomplishment! All your books sound Great, I love love Snow White so I will have to check on your Snow White Christmas for sure! Have a great weekend.
I’ve only read a few of your books so far, but I’ve enjoyed them quite a bit. They feature some of my favorite tropes.
Lol, I appreciate the stalking.
Thanks so much, Dianne!
Thank you for reading them, Margaret!
I adore that series!
It’s so fun when we can read a book with our favorite tropes.
Thanks! I hope you enjoy A Snow White Christmas!
Thanks so much!
Thank you for reading them!
Congratulations on 9 years as a writer! I haven’t read all your books, but I love your princess books and your Christmas novellas, and I’m intrigued to try your football book.
I did not realize you had done a Beauty and the Beast retelling. That is my favorite retelling. I need to check it out.
Congratulations to you . I just enjoy reading your books.
Congratulations on 9 years! I loved The Love Script!❤️
Thank you for all you give to the writing community and readers. God bless you.
Congratulations on 9 years! I love your covers so much, they’re so pretty!
Thanks for reading those. Those are some of my faves.
Hope you enjoy it!
Thanks so much!
Neveah and Lamont are some of my favorite characters!
Blessings to you too!
Thank you! I’m so happy with these covers!
Toni, what is your favorite trope? Or the one you are planning to write?
Congratulations on your 9 years of publishing books! That’s a great accomplishment, esp considering how hard it is to get just a single book published!