Behind The Scenes of Her Sweetest Mistake

I’m so excited to bring Her Sweetest Mistake back to you. This book was originally released about ten years ago as part of the Harlequin Blaze line—super-sexy romances that left room for all kinds of heartfelt, emotional stories.

Confession time—you know there’s a little bit of me in all of my characters, right?! I’m definitely someone who gets caught up in the moment. True story: if we’re hanging out and having fun, I’ll probably agree to just about anything. Of course, once I get home, I remember that I’m actually an introvert with social anxiety and wonder what I was thinking. 😉

With that in mind, I set this story in Vegas.

Jay and Alysse meet, hook up, have an amazing time—and impulsively decide to get married. They spend the best week of their lives together before Jay remembers he’s a Marine and that he doesn’t know how to be anything other than a soldier. He leaves Alysse while she’s sleeping, re-ups, and goes back to doing what he does best.

Four years later, Jay is back.

Too bad Alysse has moved on.

She’s running a thriving bakery with her best friend, building the life she always wanted, and the last thing she needs is to reopen old wounds. Except… there’s still some unfinished business where Jay is concerned. She’s not sure she can trust him again, but she’d love nothing more than to finally get over him so she can truly move on.

Or maybe—just maybe—some mistakes are too sweet to forget.

I can’t wait for you to meet Jay and Alysse and experience their second-chance love story for yourself. Her Sweetest Mistake is coming February 19, 2026, and I hope you’ll fall in love with it all over again—or for the very first time.

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Between Books: Recovering, Reflecting, and Ready for Trouble

My goodies. I'm ridiculous excited for my new sneakers!

I finished The Naughty List Agreement on Saturday, and I’m still caught up in the characters and the story world. It’s always a bit of a letdown to be finished with a book. After days of being in my head, I found myself talking way too much to my husband—I needed to hear actual spoken words again.

Something I’ve learned after almost…wait for it…30 years as a published author—gasps allowed!—is that I need about two weeks to recover from one book before I start the next. That doesn’t mean I’m not thinking about the next story. Those characters are already banging around in my mind, ready to stir up trouble.

Still, it’s hard for me to just do nothing.

So far, I’ve played all the free games on the New York Times Games website, ordered a new pair of Hoka Cliftons (truly the most comfortable shoes ever—do yourself a favor and get some!), caught up on Hello Kitty Island Adventure, and leaned fully into recovery mode.

I’ve also binged all the episodes of Bridgerton and watched The Wrecking Crew and Wonder Man. Highly recommend all three.

And now, as the dust settles on The Naughty List Agreement, I’m starting to feel that familiar tug toward the next story—this time in a very different direction. I’m shifting gears into romantic suspense, which means higher stakes, darker twists, and a whole new set of characters who already have plenty to say.

Right now, I’m listening, taking notes, and letting them find their voices. Before long, they’ll be demanding my full attention.

Have you read much romantic suspense lately? Do you enjoy a little danger mixed in with your happily-ever-after? I’d love to know—because the next adventure is just getting started.

Winter Stories & Cozy Corners

My current TBR stack and the wintery trees out my window!

There’s something about winter that makes the world feel both quiet and full of possibility. The air is crisp, the evenings long, and every little thing—the curl of steam from a mug, the soft glow of fairy lights in my window, the crunch of icy grass and fallen leaves—feels like it could be part of a story.

For me, winter is a season for reflection, imagination, and, honestly, a little mischief. Somehow it’s easier for dreams to melt into reality when the nights close in so early.  It’s when I linger over cups of tea, pull an extra blanket over my shoulders, and let my mind wander through the worlds I’m writing—small towns, bookshops, bakeries, and yes, always a dangerously handsome hero.

But the magic isn’t just on the page. It’s also in the quiet connections we make—friends curled up with a book beside us, the way stories bring strangers together, and the little moments where life itself feels like a cozy plot twist.  The adventures that await me every time I open a book.  That chance to fall in love again when the main characters do reminds me of falling for my husband.

So here’s my thought: let’s make this a winter of community. I want to hear about your winter rituals and reading spots.

•   Do you have a favorite cozy corner where the world melts away while you read? 

  Mine is on my bed with pillows piled high behind me, a cup of tea on the nightstand.

•  Are you team blanket fort + fire, or window seat + steaming coffee?

  Sadly I don’t have a fireplace, but I do put on the YouTube fireplace when I’m reading.

• Is there a book that always feels like a hug in the winter months?

  For me it’s The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron. I love taking some time to reconnect with my inner child and remind myself why I love writing.

Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing some of my favorite winter corners, my current reading stack, and little moments of inspiration from my own life in the UK. I’d love for you to share yours too—snap a picture, leave a comment, or reply to this blog. Let’s inspire each other to find the magic in winter, one cozy story at a time.

Don’t judge but I’m still reading my Christmas books. I ended up taking more time to be present with my family than reading over December. 

Because while winter may be chilly outside, our stories—and our community—can make it feel warm inside. 💛