So many things have happened this year. It’s hard to put into words how grateful I am for this year and everyone I’ve met throughout it. It’s had many ups and many downs. Keep reading for the end of year wrap up and get a sneak peek into next year and beyond!

Luke Massena wasn’t even supposed to exist. He was a side character with a really big voice. Sort of like Nick. Nick was supposed to be Jason’s friend and nothing more. Well, Luke wasn’t supposed to even get that much. Read on to find out how Luke became a beloved member of the Crane Family. And maybe I’ll tell you just what his fate was supposed to be…

Robby. What is there to say about Robby? Robby is my young rebellion. Only… He sort of didn’t end up being as rebellious as I thought he was going to be. In fact, Robby’s story ended up completely different on paper than it was in my head. Curious? Read on to learn all about my journey with Robby. Including that time when he Gibbs slapped me. Yep. You read that right. Smack to the back of the head…

My intention while writing Dani Jade is to write her like the women I’d already done. Sort of like a damsel in distress who had very strong qualities about her. Much like every character I wrote before her. But, much like her sexy as sin love interest, Nick West, Dani wasn’t having any of that. Find out how Dani became the kick ass woman she is!

It’s no secret that Nick Crane has always been the hardest character for me to write. In fact, His Heart was the hardest book I’ve ever written. As I sat down to start getting ready to publish His Heart, I realized something. Nick wasn’t at all how I wanted to write him. In fact, Nick is a classic scenario of not listening to your characters as a writer. Fighting them. Trying to write them as what they aren’t. Read on to learn all about Nick.

Arianna Massena is a quiet and incredibly smart young woman. The daughter of a ruthless and vindictive mafia boss. But she’s totally the opposite of him. She’s sweet. Caring. And head over heels in love with a man more than twice her age. Arianna is as strong as she is smart. Want to learn more about Arianna? Read on to find out!

Ryan Crane is a powerful mafia boss. Every woman wants him. Every man wants to be him. The world is obsessed with him. He’s hot. He’s as muscular as he is dangerous. He’s protective as hell. Possessive. He controls everything and every situation that he’s involved in with practiced ease. He’s got a little bit of a dominant side to him. He’s sexy. But where exactly did Ryan come from? Who inspired him? Curious? Read on to find out.

Nicole Carter is a beautiful woman. She tries to portray a strength she doesn’t feel like she has. She has very low self-esteem. She came from a terrible background, just like her sister. She’s dealt with some awful things in her life. While she doesn’t see it, she has an inner strength that guides her. Nicole, may be my strongest character because of that inner strength. Want to to know more about Nicole? Keep reading!

Taylor Reddick is a truly hot cop from Chicago. He’s an incredible man. He’s sexy. He’s able to take control and command of any situation. Taylor is a Lieutenant. He has his own task force. He has a reputation of being able to get things done. He’s able to take down gangs and get rid of organized crime rings like no other. His abilities and smarts propelled him quickly up the ranks. Curious to know more about Taylor? Read on!

Breetana Carter is the fierce Executive Assistant of Chase Shaw, CEO of Shaw Enterprises. She’s smart. She’s able to handle everything Chase throws her way. She takes on responsibilities that aren’t in her job description while Chase does whatever he wants… and any girl he wants. Breetana is used to throwing women out of the office that haven’t had enough of the billionaire. But who is Breetana really? Read on to find out where Breetana came from, and how she became a main character in The Crane Family Series.

Chase Shaw. Brilliant CEO of Chase Enterprises. Billionaire. Hot as sin. Playboy. Chase is every woman’s untouchable fantasy. Come on ladies (and even some gentleman), you know what I mean! But there’s so much more to love about Chase then just his looks and his bad boy ways. Read on to find out more about Chase Shaw, and how he was created.

Christmas is a time for family and celebration. It’s a time to reminisce of what Christmas is really all about. Unfortunately, this year is so much different than in the past. Many of us won’t get to be with our family this year because of Covid-19, this Millennium’s version of the Bubonic Plague. So… this year, I find myself thinking of the good ole days. Read on for a glimpse into my typical Christmas!

Jason Crane is hot as hell and incredibly protective of those close to him. He’s the first male character I really created from the my own mind. Keep reading to learn more about Jason and how he came to be.

Ever wonder what inspired Jessa Holloway’s character? A few things. Jessa suffers from anxiety like I do. She was my outlet. My way of getting out of my own head and life and into someone else’s story. Jessa was my way to do that.