Coming Soon: A Season of Unforgettable Stories at Concrete Rose Publishing

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | October 14, 2026

CONCRETE ROSE PUBLISHING — The stories are getting darker. The emotions are getting deeper. And the next chapter for Concrete Rose Publishing is just beginning.

Following the release of Elaine Rose's The Crown Athletic Files: The Phoenix Circle, Concrete Rose Publishing is preparing a collection of upcoming titles that explore love, betrayal, family, ambition, survival, and the secrets people keep.

From a deeply emotional Christmas story to a dark holiday mystery and a powerful coming-of-age novel, our upcoming releases reflect the heart of our publishing house: unforgettable characters and stories that refuse to play it safe.

Silent Witness: A Christmas Tale of Healing and Hope

Written by Hennessy Alvarez | November 10, 2026

Christmas is supposed to bring families together. But sometimes the holidays force us to confront the pain we've spent the rest of the year trying to forget.

Silent Witness explores the complicated emotions, relationships, and unexpected moments of healing that can emerge during a season filled with memories.

This is a holiday story for readers who understand that forgiveness isn't always simple, healing doesn't happen overnight, and hope can arrive when it's least expected.

A Very Deadly Christmas

Written by Hennessy | December 2026

Not every Christmas story comes wrapped in joy.

In A Very Deadly Christmas, holiday traditions collide with dangerous secrets and a chilling murder mystery.

Atmospheric, suspenseful, and filled with uncertainty, this dark historical mystery reminds readers that some secrets refuse to stay buried—even during the most wonderful time of the year.

Christmas Wasn't Supposed to Be You

Written by Chloe Brielle | December 15, 2026

Some people come into your life at exactly the wrong time.

And sometimes, they're exactly who you needed.

Christmas Wasn't Supposed to Be You delivers a mature, emotionally complicated holiday romance where unexpected connections, unresolved feelings, and difficult choices threaten to change everything.

Forget the picture-perfect Christmas romance. This story promises messy emotions, complicated relationships, and a love that doesn't follow anyone's plans.

Pain Builds Character

Written by Andre Carmelo Sanchez | December 22, 2026

Every athlete dreams of greatness. Few understand what it costs.

Set against the competitive world of high school football, Pain Builds Character follows Carmelo Santiago, a talented running back at Franklyn Hills High School, as he navigates ambition, expectations, personal challenges, and the pressure of becoming the person everyone believes he can be.

More than a sports story, this young adult coming-of-age novel explores resilience, identity, determination, and the lessons learned when life refuses to follow the playbook.

Preorders begin November 1, 2026.

A New Chapter for Independent Publishing

At Concrete Rose Publishing, we believe books should make readers feel something.

We want stories that challenge expectations, spark conversations, and stay with readers long after the final page.

Our growing catalog reflects that commitment, bringing together distinct voices across suspense, romance, mystery, young adult fiction, and contemporary drama.

And this is only the beginning.

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