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Feeling stuck in the ordinary?

Life can be stressful, predictable, and (let’s be honest) a little dull. You want more than chores, deadlines, and endless news cycles. You want stories that make you laugh, swoon, and cheer. You want adventure.

I write romantic suspense, science-fiction romance, and humorous adventure stories that are upbeat and character-driven.


From crime scenes to starships to time rifts, my stories explore one question. What do ordinary people become when everything they love is on the line?


Start here to choose your reading adventure!
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Explore Project Enterprise with The Key

Start with Relatively Risky for romantic suspense

Take a romantic and dangerous adventure back in time with Out of Time


What Readers Get From My Books

  • ✨ Escape into thrilling, laugh-out-loud adventures
  • 💖 Believe in love that’s strong, hopeful, and fun
  • 💪 Cheer for heroines who discover their courage
  • 😂 Laugh in the face of danger (because humor is the best sidekick)
  • 🌈 Close the book with a smile and a sigh of relief
Your Three-Step Escape Plan
  • Choose a book – Pick your adventure (suspense, sci-fi, comedy thrillers—you name it).
  • Get swept away – Laugh, swoon, and gasp as the story pulls you in.
  • Close the book smiling – Walk away lighter, braver, and more hopeful

Looking to try before you buy? Choose your free adventure here!

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📖 Not Sure What’s Your Jam? Start here -> Choose Your Next Adventure!

Don’t settle for ordinary.

Without the right stories, life feels heavier. Stress wins. Hope fades. But the right book can remind you that courage, laughter, and love always have the last word.


Releasing April 21!

Humorous New Orleans mysteries where storms rage, bodies appear, and falling in love might be the most dangerous part.

A storm trapped mystery. 

And someone inside the house is playing a real life game of Clue.

Boucherie Breakdown Big Uneasy

A deadly treasure hunt. 

The storm was supposed to be the biggest danger.

Preorder Boucherie Breakdown here!

Just a Peek at What’s Inside

Whether you crave romantic suspense, sci-fi thrills, or laugh-out-loud adventures, you’ll find a story here that’s just right for you.

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Relatively Risky

Murder, mayhem, and romance in New Orleans—where danger and laughter walk hand in hand.

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The Last Enemy

“A highly suspenseful, should-be-a-movie, totally entertaining tale of derring-do…”

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Cyborg’s Revenge

Their most dangerous adventure might be learning how to love.

📖 Start Reading Now!

✉️ Join my reader crew and grab a free escape into romance, danger, and laughter. Don’t worry—no boring stories allowed.