I’ve loved to read as long as I can remember. I used to get in trouble for reading past my bedtime as I was always wanting to read at least one more chapter. Anywhere I went, I carried a book. My first vampire romance novel was written at 16. The hero and villain didn’t sparkle though. The work was full of death, drug use, and sexual content. It seems I was meant to be a dark romance author. Hopefully, I get to rewrite that story one day, but no hard copy exists anymore.

I am a mix of a plotter and a pantser. When inspiration strikes me for different scenes, I write them as they come and figure out where they’ll fit in later. I’ve been known to write at 2 AM because the characters told me their story, and I couldn’t sleep until it was written down. I also use talk-to-text in the car at times because a song on the radio triggers inspiration. I have a Macbook, iPhone, and iPad, so all my devices work off the Cloud together. I also have several notebooks to handwrite scenes or ideas.

Usually, if I’m not writing, I’m reading. There are several authors that I review regularly. Outside of that, my TBR is forever growing. I enjoy playing interactive story app games. If I love a story, I will play again to make different choices or romance a new love interest. I also enjoy crafting.

I employ self-care and decompress by spending time with my family.

Accidental Bride released at a level I hadn’t expected. So my husband and I celebrated with champagne and Olive Garden.

I discovered and fell in love with dark romance a few years ago. Accidental Bride is not new. I wrote it as a visual story back in late 2021. It was the #1 visual story for 6 weeks in early 2022. It hit 100k reads, and I decided to write the novel. I took the criticisms and comments from my early readers and dove in with both feet. My browser history would make a normal person blush.

Noah and Beth are based on friends of mine. They may know who they are, but I won’t say.

The most challenging part of writing this book was Alessandra’s back story. The moment she finally broke down before Drake and told him her story broke my heart as a writer and a reader. It was vital for her to share this for purposes of healing. Drake’s response was a huge catalyst for growth in their relationship. Writing Drake was a challenge because people loved to hate him. Finding his voice when the original story was only seen from Alessandra’s perspective was difficult. I rewrote a lot of his scenes to give him more emotional depth. I’m glad I made the changes I did because readers resonate with this couple.

Outside of the spicy scenes, I enjoyed writing about the gala Drake took Alessandra to. He doesn’t easily let people in. So the fact that he treated his wife to a romantic date night and showed her his passion was a real turning point for their relationship.

Brutal Prince – Sophie Lark Beautiful Carnage – Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti These were the first two mafia/dark romance authors I read.

Drake gently laid her in their bed. She rolled over and hugged her pillow immediately. Drake said goodnight to each delicious curve as he pulled the comforter over her. She sighed contentedly as he gathered her in his arms and pulled her against his chest.

“I’m sorry, bella. Loving me is poison, but I’m too selfish to let you go. I can’t live without you and will only break your heart,” he confessed to the dark.

His secrets continued to haunt him. He hoped she could forgive him for the continued deceit when she finally learned the truth.

Arrangements through marriage were often made to strengthen the standing and legitimacy of the families. Once he ensured Alessandra was safe, he’d cut her strings and offer her the chance to be free. It would kill him if she chose to walk away, but he loved her enough to let her go.

Noah because he is easygoing and fun to be around. Alessandra really needed someone like him who accepted her unconditionally.