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Hello again! I know it’s been quite some time and, as the quote goes, I’ve got some ‘splaining to do. I don’t want to make my “comeback” (if it can be called such) without letting the readers in on exactly why I was gone for so long. There may be some gloom in this post, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel (and no, it’s not the headlight of a fast-approaching train).

Dealing with Depression

Well, there you have it. The cat’s out of the bag. I, like so many other people across the world, struggle with mental health. I thought I was doing okay, I thought everything was under control. I thought wrong. You see, I was doing fine until stress happened. Stressor after stressor entered my life–some of them brought about by unwitting self-sabotage, I admit–and I crumbled. I write about strong women. Women who defy all the odds, take on all the obstacles, and kick all the ass. But I found that, when facing my mental health head-on, I could not be like the heroines in the novels. Instead, I fell apart.

Struggling with Doubt

Even though I had written some content, I found myself questioning everything. Was it good enough? Was I good enough? Were these outlines worth following up on? Would everyone hate the latest books? I was crippled by self-doubt, and so I let several books and even more outlines remain half-written. Months passed. It wasn’t so much writer’s block as a simple failure to believe that I could continue to follow through on what I’d started.

Getting Back in the Game

I finally, finally crawled out of the hole and sought help. Over the past few months, my depression has thankfully become manageable and I feel, for the first time in a good 6 months, hope. Now, I feel hope for the future, hope that I can continue to grow in my craft, hope that I can continue to provide readers with books that they can get lost in and fall in love with. And I have hope that there will be an HEA for me too.

Finally Publishing Again

Yesterday, I worked up the courage to publish the last book in the Russian Mafia Romance Series: Ballerina for the Bratva. I also published the bundle of all the Sokolov Bratva books. Well, I finally took that solid step toward getting back on my feet and doing what I love the most: writing and publishing. I am sorry for disappearing off the face of the earth. But I’m back, and hopefully better than ever.

What’s on the Horizon?

Remember the light at the end of the tunnel? Well, here it is: I have a trilogy of novellas under the watchful eye of my editor right now, and I have two more standalones that I finally, finally finished that will go out for editing once the trilogy comes back. There is new material containing new adventures, new hot bad boys, and oh so many steamy scenes. Bring a fan, because it’s gonna get hot!

 

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Tomorrow I’ll be publishing my 4th steamy romance novel on Amazon! I’m really excited about this one–I dipped my toes into the dark romance waters with a Russian mafia romance story full of drama, angst, and action. It’s a standalone, full-length novel with a guaranteed HEA, and I’m hoping you readers will love reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it.

So, without further ado…here is the cover for BEHOLDEN TO THE BRATVA!

Love it? Hate it? Let me know in the comments below!

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Hey there, hi there, ho there! I’ve got some news, so here’s an update for your reading pleasure. (Okay, okay, so it’s not the update itself that will be pleasurable reading–but I promise, I’m going to link to something that is just that momentarily, so bear with me, romance readers!)

New Release: Offsides Love – A Sports Romance

So, that first toe-dip I was going to take into sports romance? It’s LIVE on Amazon now! So if you like sweet-and-steamy romance with some American football thrown in (peppered with a sassy heroine and a hot hunk), check out Offsides Love. It’s safe, I promise–a no-cliffhanger standalone with a HEA. What more could you want? Here are the buy links, but remember: if you’re subscribed to Kindle Unlimited, you can download and read this novel FREE!

Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Amazon AU

 

Upcoming Romance Release News

During the countdown to the release of Offsides Love, I was able to put the finishing touches on a novel whose story line is tried and true in the contemporary romance genre, but is also near and dear to my heart as a trailer-park gal. That’s right, I’m veering right into billionaire romance! I can’t give TOO many details yet, but let’s just say it involves a young woman from the trailer park and a billionaire (and super-sultry heat levels). Although it isn’t holiday-themed in the slightest, this will be released at the tail-end of the winter holiday season on December 27, 2017. So save the date and I’ll do a cover reveal soon!

That’s all the news for now. I hope you all have safe and joyous holidays filled with happy endings all around.

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It’s time for another update!

On November 13, 2017 I will be releasing my latest steamy contemporary romance novel. It’s called Offsides Love, and it’s–as you may have guessed–a foray into sports romance. Would you care for a sneak peek at the blurb? Here it is:

 

KAYLA

I hate my job. No, that’s not quite true—I hate my boss. I’ve always wanted to be a journalist, though, and I won’t let one a**hole keep me from my dreams. I do this for love of the written word, not for the love of the game. Being a sports columnist is just a step on the ladder for me. I don’t even like football that much…until I meet him.

Whatever. I’m here to work, not to date or even just hook up. And I’m certainly not here to fall in love with a football player—and I bet he’s a player in more ways than one.

 

AUSTIN

I’m on my way to becoming an American football icon, and I know I can have any woman I want. Hell, they throw themselves at me after every single game. But I don’t want just any woman—I want her. The cute, sassy journalist. She shies away from my advances, and that only makes me want her more. I crave a challenge, both on and off the field, and it’s obvious she’s going to make me work to claim my prize….

 

Offsides Love is a 50,000-word standalone steamy romance novel with a volcanic heat level and a guaranteed HEA.

What do you think? Does it sound like it’s got potential to be a touchdown? Feel free to let me know in the comments and tune in next month for the pre-release COVER REVEAL! Trust me, it will be worth it (hint: there’s a super-hunk front and center on the cover).

Have a safe and happy Halloween!

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I just wanted to take a moment to update.

October 23, 2017 is the release date of my steamy romance novel debut! The title is Craving my Costar, and I want to give you a sneak peek at the synopsis to see if it might be up your alley:

Robin’s a big star in Hollywood, and with his handsome face, hot body, and lengthy resume of blockbusters, he’s going nowhere but up. He’s cocky for a good reason, and he lives by the code “it’s not bragging if it’s true.” He’s made a name for himself, and he feels like he deserves every ounce of fame and fortune he’s got. The women chasing after him are just icing on the cake.

Lindsay’s a woman with daring dreams, high hopes, and a mouth that sometimes gets her into trouble. She’s got a heap of acting talent, but there’s just one problem: she’s a no-name. When she gets an audition for the film that’s destined to be the next big hit, her hopes and dreams finally become a reality when she nails it and lands the role.

When Lindsay and Robin first meet on set, she can’t stand his arrogance and he can’t believe her insolence. The two hate each other—but now that they’ve both been cast in the lead roles in the film, they have to work together…as lovers.

Craving My Costar is a 45,000-word contemporary romance novel with a heat level that will have you grabbing a fan and a guaranteed HEA that will have you grabbing a box of tissues for the happy tears!

What do you think? I’d love to hear from you in the comments below. Of course, a picture is worth a thousand words, so here is the cover for you to check out. Thanks for reading!

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Welcome to the blog! I will be posting updates about forthcoming steamy romance novels, random streams of consciousness, and the occasional picture of cute puppies (because puppies!) here in the future. Thanks for stopping by!

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