When I sat down to write my very first book, I had no idea where the journey would lead. I only knew I loved stories — stories where people find hope, redemption, and love even when the odds are against them.

This week, I’m celebrating a milestone that still feels surreal: my 100th book with Harlequin.

✍️ How It Started

I still remember the thrill of selling my first book to Harlequin(then Silhouette Books).  It was March 6, 1996.  I can still remember it was a Thursday and I’d stayed home from work because my agent said that she had news and would call me at 10 a.m.  Instead of my agent it was an editor from Harlequin calling to offer me a contract for my first book.  The conversation is a blur, but she said if I had any questions I could call her.  I called back a few hours later with a vague question just to make sure I hadn’t imagined the entire episode!

Back then, I wrote on my lunch hour in my car on a borrowed computer.  Cramming in writing whenever I could.  My dream to connect with readers who believed in love as fiercely as I did.

Fast-forward through countless deadlines, edits, plot twists (on and off the page), and I can honestly say I’ve loved every minute of it — even the hard ones. Because every book taught me something new about writing, about love, and about myself.

💕 What I’ve Learned Along the Way

I’ve learned that stories can heal. That romance isn’t “just” escapism — it’s courage, hope, and joy in written form. And most importantly, I’ve learned that readers like you are at the heart of every story I tell. Your messages, reviews, and enthusiasm keep me inspired — especially on the days when the words come slowly. You’ve stayed with me through cowboys, CEOs, billionaires, and now... a ghost who might just have a second chance at love.

👻 The New Chapter: Ghost of a Chance

My newest release, Ghost of a Chance, feels both fresh and familiar — a love story about connection that endures beyond time itself. Writing it reminded me why I fell in love with storytelling in the first place: because love, no matter how it looks, always finds a way.

💬 Let’s Talk Romance

I’d love to know:
✨ Which of my books was your first?
❤️ Which story or character has stayed with you the longest?

You can comment below or just hit reply — I read every message.

Here’s to love, laughter, and a hundred more stories to come.

With love,
Katherine