You’ve seen the title, you’ve seen a tiny peek of the cover for “Nothing But Friends.”
Now it’s time for the official cover and blurb:
My best friend Holly wants my baby. Not a relationship, not romance. Just a baby. Apparently, that’s a perfectly reasonable thing to ask your best friend. And if I say no? She’ll find someone else. We’ve been best friends since we were kids. We’ve never even kissed. Never cuddled. Hardly even hugged. Now we’re trying to make a baby. We do and say things we never would have under normal circumstances. She insists this changes nothing. For me, it changes everything. I was supposed to give her a baby, not fall hopelessly in love with her. And now I’m staring at two pink lines… and realize I’ve made a terrible mistake. Somewhere along the way, I gave her my heart. The one thing she never asked for.
I truly can’t wait to get this story into your hands. “Nothing But Friends” comes out in May 2026, and you can grab it now at the preorder price.
Quick check-in from my very cold corner of the world.
How are you surviving winter so far?
It’s been full-on winter here. Cold air, frozen fingers, a runny nose, and lots of bundling up. I took a couple of snowy photos I really love, right before my fingers completely froze.
If you’ve built a snowman (or seen a good one lately) please send me a photo. I love looking at them and they make winter much more fun.
I’m especially weak for anything even remotely Olaf-like.
Poor guy. Poor guy. Lost his nose 🥕
On the book front, I have good news: Next week, I can finally start prepping “Nothing But Friends” for the audiobook studio.
And I’m ridiculously excited about this part: it’s going to be a multi-cast audiobook. I’ll be announcing the narrators soon. One is a longtime favorite of mine, and the other three are voices I’m working with for the first time. I can’t wait to share more once it’s official.
Before I let you go, one quick thing:
“The CEO Enemy” is part of a Kindle Deal, starting today. (US & Canada only. Sorry to my UK readers!) If you’re not familiar with Kindle Deals, it just means Amazon features the ebook for a limited time at a lower cost than usual, so it’s a nice chance to grab it if it’s been sitting on your TBR.
That’s all from me for now. Stay warm, keep your fingers thawed, and don’t forget to send me your snowman pics.
Hi reader, Just popping in before the year wraps up. I have a few fun things to share, and one question at the end that I’d love your thoughts on.
First off: Check out my first try at baking oat bread! It’s made with oats, seeds, a bit of salt, and baking powder. I think I added enough baking powder? It looks like a brick but tastes pretty good (and keeps my stomach happy. Histamine flares and gluten intolerance, anyone?).
Look how it turned out. The darker half has poppy seeds.
And once I started spending more time in my kitchen, it spiraled. Suddenly I was sanding down my table, re-oiling the knife block, and even a bathroom container for towels. It was messy and exhausting, but so worth it. There’s something about restoring things that makes you feel strangely better.
And somehow, doing all that shaped the way Holly’s character grew on the page. You might remember her from earlier updates. Holly is the 37-year-old heroine of my upcoming book “Nothing But Friends” (out May 2026). She’s stopped believing in love, but wants a baby, and ends up making a baby pact with her childhood best friend. Dexter.
She’s an interior designer, so don’t be surprised when you catch her reaching for wood oil, or Dexter describing the very specific smell it leaves behind when the furniture dries.
Segue? Yeah? No? I tried.
I’ve been working on the book for a long time (dad time took over this year), but it’s such a joy. I received the manuscript back from my editor, and now I have a few edges to smooth out. There’s always a bit of sanding left before the final shine.
Now, before I forget. I’d love to know something.
Most romance books focus on heroines in their early 20s. But writing a 37-year-old woman who knows what she wants (and doesn’t), who’s been through things, and who still wants more? I’d really love to keep writing heroines in their 30s, but I want to hear from you:
What age range do you enjoy most in romance heroines? Click and let me know.
“A Bossy Roommate” is part of the Stuff Your eReader promo on December 26, 2025. It includes a ton of romance books across Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Google Play, and Nook. Here’s how it works: 🌹 Visit www.romancebookworms.com 🌹 Pick your favorite genres 🌹 Download as many books as you want
To my audiobook lovers. If you download my ebook, good news: this title is Whispersync-enabled. In many Amazon stores, the audiobook is offered as an add-on at a small fraction of the usual cost.
Wishing you a cozy winter, however you’re spending it.
This has been a strange, emotional year with lots of trips back to my childhood home. It slowed me down in many ways. I’m grateful you’re still here.
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First things first, title reveal time. Thank you so much for all the guesses you sent in. You came up with some good ones! Some made me smile, some made me melt, and some were just plain funny.
The full cover reveal is coming next, and there’s some audiobook news I’ve been dying to tell you.
Since Halloween is around the corner, I also wanted to pass along a little treat from my friend Jenny Foster. You can download her steamy romance “Asher’s Brith: Grim” for free for a few days. Definitely check your triggers, but if you’re in the mood for something different, this one will hook you. Think dark and sexy, but with comedy to keep it light. Oh, it’s on audio too. DUET narration with Angelina Rocca, Gregory Salinas, and Oscar Reyes in a breathtaking cameo. The book is Whispersync. That means once you grab the ebook, you can usually add the audio at a crazy low price.
I’ll be sending the manuscript to my editor soon, which gives us plenty of time to get everything ready for a release in May 2026.
This one has my whole heart: childhood best friends, a baby pact, and a protective alpha who falls hard. The two main characters have lived in my head and heart for so long that makes it hard to let them go. I’ve smiled with them, ached with them, and I loved every second of writing their story.
Some of the fun bits (just a peek):
I already have the photo for the ebook from the photographer, and I teamed up with one of my favorite cover design firms. The very first draft came in and I knew instantly: this is it. I’ve never loved a cover this much.
We’re creating versions for both the ebook and a paperback, and we’re down to the last details now. I can’t wait to show you.
If you’ve been following the Faking it in NYC series, you’ll notice the covers have changed. Some are brand new, some just got a light refresh. Now they feel more unified and connected as one series.
The photo covers were shot by Michelle Lancaster and Wander Aguiar, and the illustrated paperback covers were done by my incredible illustrator Arina.
What do you think?
Here are pics showing the full combo: ebook, paperback, and audiobook together.
The book I’m currently working on (the best-friends-to-lovers romance I told you about) is coming along, and I’m completely caught up in these two characters. There’s plenty of simmering tension, which I love, but also those emotional moments that make your heart squeeze. Just yesterday I finished one of the steamiest office chapters I’ve ever done. It’s seriously hot! It’s a full-on “careful, somebody could walk in” scene, and the best part is, it’s not just about the heat. Their feelings are starting to slip through in ways neither of them saw coming.
I’ll keep you posted as I get closer to the finish line, but I couldn’t resist sharing that little teaser.
On the audiobook side, “Blind Date with the Billionaire Doc” is now in production at the studio. We had a delay due to a narrator’s schedule, but things are looking good for a release in Autumn.
This morning, I received a surprise email from Winnie at Audible.
I’m excited to share that my audiobook “The CEO Enemy” has been highlighted on Audible’s official blog in their feature “It Takes Two…”, showcasing Dual and Duet narration in Romance.
This feature celebrates some of the best dual and duet narrated romances available on Audible, and I’m honored that my book was included. Even better, it’s brought to life by the incredible Jacob Morgan and Andi Arndt, whose voices make the story unforgettable.
If you’d like to read the full post, you can check it out here:
If you ever find yourself on a blind date, there are a few golden rules to keep in mind. So, naturally, I made a list.
Buckle up and get ready for some foolproof blind date wisdom.
Who knew that blind dates could lead to that kind of delivery service?
From blind date to delivery room. Now that’s what I call a meet-cute.
Now, meet Dillan and Lizzie and see for yourself how these two opposites clash.
“Blind Date with the Billionaire Doc” is a steamy, second chance, opposites attract, accidental pregnancy romance… one you can really sink your teeth into. And your fingernails.
Here’s a little sneak peek:
“I hate to have to tell you this,” he says.
“What?”
“I think you have me confused with someone else.”
“I’m sorry. I should have introduced myself,” I reply, realizing my blunder. “I’m Lizzie.”
He nods politely. “Pleasure to meet you, Lizzie. Yet I’m still pretty sure there’s been a mix-up.”
“I’m Mrs. Loughty’s neighbor.” When he doesn’t react to the name, I frown, suddenly feeling self-conscious. I gesture to his pocket square. “Aren’t you Linda’s son? The doctor? You said you were a doctor. We’re supposed to have a blind date…”
“Well, I am a doctor. But I don’t think I am the doctor you’re supposed to meet.”
Just then, the door of the restaurant opens, and I glance over to see a man enter. He’s tall and thin, with downy red hair, and a suit that’s too big for him. Somehow, he thought the lime-green tie would work well with his red hair.
He’s talking loudly on his cell phone, absentmindedly scratching at the reddish beard on his chin.
Shit! There it is, right in his suit pocket: a haphazardly folded red silk pocket square.
Oh, no.
Oh, hell no.
The mysterious man by my side shifts his attention in the direction I’m looking. He must have seen the red square because he chuckles. “I take it that’s your blind date. What are the chances of two doctors wearing an identical pocket square in the same restaurant at the same time?”
“Yeah, I’m betting on slim to none.”
I take a chance to peek in his direction again. Heart sinking, I watch him squint my way, before looking at his phone again. He seems to be checking something over, shifting his gaze between the phone and me.
I should have known that fate wouldn’t be kind to me.
For a brief moment, I entertain the idea of turning to the handsome stranger and suggesting we pretend that we’re dating.
It’s a flawless plan. Just a tad ludicrous.
I observe Dr. Actual-Date’s gaze ping-pong between me and Dr. Wrong-Date, landing back on me.
I turn to the stranger and sink one last time into the depths of his gaze. I want to say something semi-funny like “Ha, wrong target!” or “Unexpected plot twist!” or “That was the shortest blind date of my life,” but I can’t get around to it.
A heart-stopping flash of determination in his eyes is the only warning I get.
He cups the back of my neck and pulls me into a kiss.
I said it would take a few days. Maybe 14. At most 45. It’s been 95.
I almost lost hope it would ever go live on Audible, but now?
It’s official. “Quit Me If You Can” is live on all major audiobook retailers, including Audible.
Go get it in your ears.
Narrated in duet by the wildly talented Teddy Hamilton and the incredible CJ Bloom, and they nailed it. He’s the perfect cocky lawyer. She’s the perfect sassy paralegal. Every swoon, every look, every bit of tension, trust me, you’ll feel it all. They brought humor. They brought yearning, and they brought it hard. And Oh-M-G, the heat? Off. The. Charts.
I couldn’t have asked for a better pair to bring these characters to life.
I’m so excited for you to hear this one. Truly. It’s everything I hoped it would be and more.
