Sunshine, Birdsong, and Pokémon

I love spring. Maybe it’s because I’m a spring baby and a Florida girl at heart. I think it definitely has something to do with the return of sunshine and all the fresh green around me.

Living in the UK, the sun rises a lot earlier than it ever did when I was living closer to the equator. Right now, the sun starts peeking over the horizon around 5:40 a.m., which is perfect for me because my alarm goes off at six. I’m one of those odd birds who likes to have a few quiet, contemplative minutes before the day officially begins.

Lately, I’ve been enjoying the fingers of light stretching into the hallway, watching them grow stronger as the clock creeps closer and closer to six.

Despite being an early riser, I’m not exactly a chatty morning person. My husband and I enjoy coffee in bed while watching videos for an hour before we really start talking to each other and get up for our walk.

All of the videos I've been about creating cool landscapes and houses in Pokopia. I’m completely addicted to the game. It has all my favourite things about cosy gaming. I get to interact with Pokémon, build them houses, and explore new areas. There’s also a small amount of farming, which isn’t really my vibe, so I’m glad it’s not essential to moving forward.

My morning walks lately have been full of birdsong, sweet rabbits darting across the path, and bright sunshine against a blue sky, making the new leaves on the trees really pop.

By nine o’clock, I’m sitting down at my desk to start writing, which suits me perfectly. I’ve had a lovely, creative, well-filling morning before I dive into my characters and story world. And honestly, the problems I create for them are always so much fun.

What are you loving most about spring this year?

Why I Love Writing Messy, Scandalous Romance

There’s something irresistible about a love story built on secrets.

The stolen moments. The undeniable chemistry. The lies that were never supposed to go too far. And, of course, the moment when everything falls apart.

That’s exactly what drew me to writing Her Deepest Secret.

This story starts with Scarlet O’Malley, a reality TV darling and heiress who has built her entire life around independence. She doesn’t do commitment. She doesn’t trust easily. And she definitely doesn’t believe in forever.

Then one unforgettable night changes everything.

When Scarlet discovers she’s pregnant, she’s determined to handle it the same way she handles everything else in her life: on her own, with no emotions involved.

But there’s one problem.

The man she thought she spent the night with wasn’t actually who he claimed to be.

Alec Velasquez never meant for the deception to go as far as it did. Fiercely loyal to his family and carrying more responsibility than anyone realizes, Alec was pretending to be his twin brother that night. He never expected Scarlet to become someone he couldn’t stop thinking about.

And he definitely never expected a baby.

What I love most about Scarlet and Alec’s story is that beneath all the scandal, secrets, and chemistry, this is really a story about trust.

Scarlet has spent her entire life protecting herself. Alec has spent his life carrying burdens for everyone else. They’re both used to hiding parts of who they are.

But when you’re building something real with another person, secrets have a way of demanding to be uncovered.

Her Deepest Secret has everything I love in a romance: mistaken identity, a surprise pregnancy, glamorous settings, family drama, emotional tension, and a hero who falls hard.

Most of all, it’s about two people who never expected to need each other—and finding out that love might be worth the risk after all.

Her Deepest Secret releases April 23, and I can’t wait to share more with you soon.

Because some secrets refuse to stay buried. Preorder your copy here.

A Steamy Rivalry, A Reality Show, and One Big Risk

Today is the day—Her Hottest Challenge is officially out in Kindle Unlimited! 🎉

This book was such a fun, fiery ride to write, and I’m so excited to share Staci and Remy’s story with you.

At the heart of this novel is one of my favorite tropes: enemies to lovers. Staci Rowland is a bakery owner determined to prove she’s more than the “sweet” contestant on a high-stakes reality cooking show. She’s focused, driven, and not about to let anything—or anyone—get in her way.

Enter Remy Cruzel: a smokin’-hot Cajun chef, her biggest rival, and the one man who knows exactly how to get under her skin… and stay there.

When they’re forced into close quarters—living together, cooking together, competing side by side—their rivalry turns into something much harder to ignore. The tension? Off the charts. The banter? Sharp, flirty, and just a little dangerous. And with cameras capturing every misstep, the stakes couldn’t be higher.

Because this isn’t just about winning. It’s about ambition, pride, and what happens when the one person who could ruin everything might also be the one you can’t live without.

I loved exploring that push and pull between Staci and Remy—the way competition fuels their chemistry, and how vulnerability sneaks in when they least expect it. Throw in the pressure of reality TV, a little forced proximity, and a lot of heat, and you’ve got a romance that simmers… then boils over.

If you’re a fan of:

• enemies to lovers

• forced proximity

• flirty banter

• high-heat romance

• reality TV drama

…then this book was written for you.

This edition is a refreshed reissue of one of my original Harlequin Blaze titles, and I’m so thrilled to bring it back for new readers (and longtime fans!) to enjoy. 💛

Thank you so much for being here and supporting my stories—it truly means everything.

Her Hottest Challenge is available now in Kindle Unlimited, and I can’t wait to hear what you think of Staci and Remy’s journey. Start reading here.

Happy reading! 📚✨