Taking a Breath (and a Shorter Read for You!)
I’m a firm believer that creativity needs room to breathe. Lately, I’ve been deep in the trenches of some bigger projects (looking at you, Alaskan Storm !), and I realized that if I wanted to bring you a story this week that I was truly proud of, I needed to give myself a little grace. So, this week’s release is a bit shorter than usual. It’s a fast-paced, dual-POV story that hits all the notes—tension, chemistry, and a little bit of bookstore chaos—but in a tighter package. It’s the perfect bite-sized read for your coffee break. I’m taking the extra time this week to pour some love into my upcoming projects, and I can’t wait to share them with you soon. Happy reading! Now a little about Checked Out I have a very specific set of rules for my Tuesdays. Rule number one: arrive at The Dusty Spine at exactly 3:00 PM. Rule number two: claim the ruby velvet armchair in the back corner. Rule number three: do not, under any circumstances, let anything—or anyone—disrupt the schedule. Then there...


