Arell Rivers, romance writer

@arellrivers.bsky.social

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Refugee from X. I write steamy contemporary romance for as long as Project 2025 allows. Cat lover and politics junkie.

A tiger kitten sits in his cat tower
A tiger kitten perches on the kitchen counter - where he knows he shouldn't be
A girl with a pixie cute laughs and blows on a dandelion Graphic says: What's your favorite thing about Nese? Her Humor Her Strength Her Honesty Her Spontaneity (or tell me your own!)
Driving Beats - Reader Reaction from Sally D. on Goodreads (5-star): "... a fantastic opposites attract story, with humour, angst, [and] emotion."
Author Arell Rivers holding a pair of earrings with yellow flowers
Driving Beats, in a kindle, is on a blanket in front of the ocean. A cup of coffee is nearby!
Available Now: Driving Beats depicted in kindle, on your phone, or paperback
Driving Beats is available now Book cover against a purple spotlighted background Graphic says, "A heartfelt, emotional, adn incredibly sexy rockstar romance." -Goodreads Review
1 more sleep until Driving Beats releases!
2 more days Cover of Driving Beats in a Kindle, hightlighted in purple spotlights
A woman smiles and blows on a dandelion The graphic says, "I am pretty amazing, aren't I?"
A gorgeous house. Graphic says: "Meete me int he family room and I'll lead you downstairs to the media room." "Said ever serial killer ever."
A small bowl of flour with a wooden spoon sits on a table Graphic says: "You're smarter than you look, Grandpa."
A man is checking out clothes in a store. The caption reads: "When did I come to thnk of her in these terms?"
A man sits on a stool, playing the guitar. The graphic reads: She's stirring something deep within me that's been dormant for so long, I don't think it even has a name.
A copule sits on a couch, drinking coffee. He says, "I learned something about myself. My own judgment wasn't reliable." She replies, "That's bullshit." Driving Beats coming July 23rd
A smiling, laughing young woman walks across a stone path The graphic reads: This little pixie is casting all sorts of weird spells over me.
A man sits on a sofa, reading. A stack of books is on a side table. Graphic says: I had my shot... and now it's over.
A man meditates in a peaceful garden. The graphic says: I'm just fine living as I have been. I'm not cut out for anything more.
A man walking on a pathway overlooking the ocean Some people become so good at surviving... they forget they're allowed to need somone.
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A man is reading on a hammock and a woman walks toward him. "Some people get so used to being needed... they forget what it feels like to be chosen."
A man and a woman each walk in the ocean so that their paths may cross. Says: Some people stop looking for their future. Until someone walks into it.
A black cat looking all cute on my office chair
Blurb Reveal for Driving Beats, coming July 23rd
Over a quiet Zen garden are the words: One introverted guitarist with a retired heart. One uncontrollable, rebellious stylist. And one perfecty raked Zen Garden about to be utterly destroyed.
"Some people build walls. Some people become them." Photo is of a solo guitarist sitting on a fence overlooking the water.
A solitary man sits on a bench playing guitar "Some people spend so long taking care of everyone else... they forget they're allowed to want something for themselves."
A man stands at the end of a path overlooking the ocean. Graphic says: Some people become so good at surviving... that they forget they're allowed to need someone.
A tiger kitten winks at the camera
Cover design for the next installment of Untamed Coaster, Driving Beats. It features a guitarist, wearing sunglasses and ripped jeans, plus a UC pendant, looking down to the right.
Man playing guitar Río's story was about being seen. Coop's story is about believing you're worth seeing.
A black-and-white photo of a couple with their backs toward the camera, walking away. Graphic says: Some people say exactly what they're feeling. Some people carry it alone.
A couple on a pier. Text at top: Some people stop asking for more Text at bottom: Until someone makes them want it again
A tiger kitten smiles at you
"They might be tough and crazy, but underneath it all they just want to be loved." ~Theresa, Amazon review for Animal Beats
A tiger kitten looks between his mom's 2 slippers
A man holds a woman protectively, who is seeing deeply into his soul. Get the full story with Animal Beats! geni.us/UntamedCoaster5
Cover for Animal Beats with 2 early review quotes: "Heat pours off the pages." and "Sexy, funny, and very heartfelt." NOW LIVE at geni.us/UntamedCoaster5
A woman looks lovingly at her man, drinks in hand, eagerly awaiting the release of their story in Animal Beats
A woman has her arms around a blond man from behind, seeing deep into who he is!
A tiger kitten looks up longingly at you
A black cat stretches lazily on a red chair
A tiger cat sleeps with his paw stretched toward the computer
A black cat and a tiger cat lay on top of their human on bed
A black cat is perched on the top of a cat tower
A tiger kitten looks lovingly into the camera, wishing everyone a wonderful day!
A black cat sleeps upside down on "her" ottoman
A couple, wrapped in each other, looks out over the city
A couple holding hands
A 4.5 month old tabby kitten plays with a toy for hours!
An adorable tiger kitten stares at the camera with gorgeous big eyes
A black cat looks deeply into the camera lens
"The time is always right to do what is right." Martin Luther King Jr.
A black cat sleeps in front of the fireplace
A blurred cityscape. Text reads: Tour buses. Late nights. Cities blurring together.
New Year's Resolutions
Teaser for To Have and To Hold, available in KindleUnlimited: "We both are looking forward to the new year, which will be filled with exciting challenges for both of us." Before I finish my toast, I kiss my girlfriend. I never want to stop. Clapping brings me back to the present. "Rose and wish you as much happiness as we've foud with each other." The DJ interrupts. "Five! Four! Three! Two! One! Happy New Year!"