The Neighbor's Flirtatious Glances releases 8/18/2026!

 Releasing next Tuesday!

The Neighbor's Flirtatious Glances

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When my roommate kicks me out in favor of her cousin, a two-month cat-sitting gig seems like the perfect opportunity to earn the down payment for my own apartment.

Then Mr. No-Shirt moves in next door.

Suddenly, the ocean view isn't the most captivating scenery out the window.

Mr. No-Shirt turns out to be thirty-eight-year-old Mackenzie Beckett, a chiseled man thirteen years my senior.

I should say no to his dinner invitation, but something about my gorgeous neighbor has drawn me to him since the first time our eyes met.

Which is anything but practical—I’m only in town eight weeks, Mac is way too old for me, and I have goals that require my focus, not a boyfriend! Yet, the more time I spend with him, the easier it is to forget all the reasons this shouldn’t work.

Is this budding romance a situationship, or the start of lasting love?

This story is intended for readers 18 and over due to adult language, sexual content, and adult situations.

The Neighbor's Flirtatious Glances:

*Age gap

*Slow burn

*He falls first

*A cat who may or may not be matchmaking

*Beach town setting

*See each other through windows before meeting

*No third act breakup

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Dear Readers,

I’m thrilled to announce that my book, The Bassist Gets Snowed In, will be available for free on Ream as part of the Ream Raid promotion! From December 14–25, 2025, you can get my book and many others for free or for followers only.

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Help me name Ellie and Mac's romance!

What do we call this book?

I'd LOVE if you all would help me finalize the title for Ellie and Mac's romance.

My current working title is The Neighbor's Window to Love.

But I'm not 100% sold on it yet.

It's The Guy Next Door #3.

Previous books in the series are:

The Roommate’s Secret Crush (describes both characters)

The Best Friend’s Christmas Confession (describes both characters)

So this book also needs to fit the titling convention.

One suggestion has been - The Neighbor's Stolen Glances...

But what do you think?

Thanks in advance!

If there's a winning suggestion, you'll get thank you credit when the book releases, so get brainstorming.

RELEASE DAY! The Best Friend's Christmas Confession - A Friends-to-Lovers Holiday Romance novella

The Best Friend's Christmas Confession 

A Friends-to-Lovers Holiday Romance 

(The Guy Next Door #2)

The Best Friend's Christmas Confession:

*Next-door neighbors

*Friends to lovers

*Secret feelings

*He fell first

*Found family

*Holiday romance

*Steamy

*HEA

It's release day for my NEW stand-alone novella, just in time for Half Christmas!

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Two lonely friends. One holiday movie. A little whiskey and wine.

It’s the recipe for truths and revelations that will change our lives forever.

Christmas is my favorite holiday and I love hosting my friends. This holiday is building to be as fun as always—until the last bit of family I have makes it clear I’m not wanted in the most callous way possible.

My first thought is to seek comfort from my next-door neighbor and best friend Kell, but I never expect to end the night in his bed with secret feelings laid bare. This could be an epic mistake, or the start of something amazing with a man I trust more than anyone else.

Have I unwrapped the best Christmas present a woman could ask for?

This story is intended for readers 18 and over due to adult language, sexual content, and adult situations.

May 13th is anniversary day!

It's Jacob and Beth's origin day!

Beth and Jacob were born on May 13th, 2007, the day I wrote the first scene ever. 

In the years since, I have celebrated this with special perks and releases.

First, you can now apply for an ARC of The Best Friend's Christmas Confession at StoryOrigin or Bookfunnel.

This book releases June 25th, so be prepared to post your review at as many sites as you can on that date!

Second, TBFCC can be purchased RIGHT NOW in my store.

Buy Now

Third, in case you missed the birth of a new series:

Shop these friends-to-lovers novellas here.

You can also read them - and all other stories - at my subscription page (which is now 2!).

Learn About Subscription Access to my Books

Minimum Access on Ream:

My subscription page at Ream Stories has all my work, including stories not currently sold elsewhere.

Kissed - public
The Bassist Gets Snowed In - public
First 6 chapters of Dare to Love Him - public

Flash Fiction - followers
Christmas At Jake and Beth's - followers
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Chapters 1-20 of Dare to Love Him - followers

First Listen ($3 level) - Chapters 1-43 of Dare to Love Him. The Roommate's Secret Crush novella.

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Fan Club Member ($15 level) - all of West Coast Soulmates series.

Duet Partner ($20 level) - The Bittersweet Duet.

Each paid subscriber level has access to the lower level content before it as well.

Followers and subscribers can comment on stories.

Start reading here.

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So much news this month

February News

1) Recipe for a Revealing Christmas is free of the winter anthology as of January 31, so I can publish it whenever.

This story will be re-released June 25th, Half-Christmas, with a bonus included.

 Mark it to-read here.

2) All my books are on Radish! This hand-dandy blog post has all the links. Start for FREE!

"Radish Fiction is a serialized fiction app bringing “bingeable” stories to readers everywhere. Our wide variety of curated, premium, and original stories are published and read in bite-sized installments, with some stories adding new episodes up to 5 times a day - perfect for the smartphone reader."

3)If you shop at Eden Book Store, they have ebooks I no longer sell other places.

If you missed out on some titles in the past, this is your chance to grab them.

4) Do you like bonus scenes?

I'm considering others besides Christmas at Jake and Beth's.

Who do you want to see more?

5) More paperback versions will be coming in 2025.

Kissed is currently available. 

6) Dare to Love Him - Rae and Shane's story is at my Ream Stories subscription page!

Chapters 44-62 have been added, with new chapters releasing every Monday. 

Followers (free by email) - You can now read chapters 1-20!

NEW - First Listen (the $3 tier) now has access to read chapters 1-43!

$5 and up subscribers, you're getting a new chapter every Monday still, with access to chapters 44 and beyond.

Enjoy!

And please tell me what you think of Rae and Shane's romance.

 

DARE TO LOVE HIM
The RIGHT GUY IN THE WRONG TOWN Series #1

 
I was raised to be an elite socialite, the prize trophy on a wealthy man’s arm—not a small bed and breakfast owner’s wife in the mountains.

Shane is the small-town guy I never should’ve hooked up with more than once.

My first kiss. The first to touch me. The one I gave my body to in his old truck.

It should’ve stayed merely physical, but visiting his B&B each July is my escape from a life of duties and expectations my Bel Air parents drummed into my head.

One week a year of carnal bliss.

Shane always tries to convince me to stay longer (with orgasms), but I think we’re on the same page—friends with really good benefits and nothing more.

Until he says he loves me.

And he wants me to make a choice—give him a real chance, or we’re done.

I can’t. We can’t.

I’m supposed to find a suitable husband, not shack up with a hot country boy in the middle of Nowheresville, Colorado!

Even as I try to convince him we’re too different, I’m really afraid he won’t want me long if I take the leap and he’s stuck with me every day. I’ve worn a mask to survive in L.A.’s high society my whole life and my façade hides a mess of anxieties and self doubt.

My parents’ affection always came with conditions, after all.

Can I summon the courage to risk losing everything I’ve been to take a chance on love?

This story is intended for readers 18 and over due to adult language, sexual content, and adult situations.
 

Join today to catch up now!

Happy Valentine's and Galentine's Day! Here's some news...

Happy Love Day!

Today, I bring up an update on my current work-in-progress:

Rae and Shane's story is at my Ream Stories subscription page!

Chapters 44-62 have been added! 

New chapters release every Monday. 

 

DARE TO LOVE HIM
The RIGHT GUY IN THE WRONG TOWN Series #1

 
I was raised to be an elite socialite, the prize trophy on a wealthy man’s arm—not a small bed and breakfast owner’s wife in the mountains.

Shane is the small-town guy I never should’ve hooked up with more than once.

My first kiss. The first to touch me. The one I gave my body to in his old truck.

It should’ve stayed merely physical, but visiting his B&B each July is my escape from a life of duties and expectations my Bel Air parents drummed into my head.

One week a year of carnal bliss.

Shane always tries to convince me to stay longer (with orgasms), but I think we’re on the same page—friends with really good benefits and nothing more.

Until he says he loves me.

And he wants me to make a choice—give him a real chance, or we’re done.

I can’t. We can’t.

I’m supposed to find a suitable husband, not shack up with a hot country boy in the middle of Nowheresville, Colorado!

Even as I try to convince him we’re too different, I’m really afraid he won’t want me long if I take the leap and he’s stuck with me every day. I’ve worn a mask to survive in L.A.’s high society my whole life and my façade hides a mess of anxieties and self doubt.

My parents’ affection always came with conditions, after all.

Can I summon the courage to risk losing everything I’ve been to take a chance on love?

This story is intended for readers 18 and over due to adult language, sexual content, and adult situations.
 

Join today to catch up now!

Followers (free by email) - You can now read chapters 1-20!

NEW - First Listen (the $3 tier) now has access to read chapters 1-43!

$5 and up subscribers, you're getting a new chapter every Monday still, with access to chapters 44 and beyond.

Enjoy!

And please tell me what you think of Rae and Shane's romance.

Readers are encouraged to leave comments on these chapters.

May 13th means Anniversary Perks! #shortstories #Christmasromance #rockstarromance #romancereaders #meetcute

It's Jacob and Beth's Birthday!

Beth and Jacob were born on May 13th, 2007, the day I wrote the first scene ever. In the years since, I have celebrated this with special perks and releases.

Here's what you get for 2024:

Read Jacob and Beth's Christmas at my subscription page today!

Jacob and Beth and family together (except Lincoln and Michaela are in Virginia). Jacob's a bit introspective this year. His little girl isn't a baby anymore and the band is facing a lot of changes. Will he let it effect his holiday cheer?

It's free when you click here and follow instructions.

I also bring you a brand new short story meet-cute! 

The Day We Met is the origin story of Dree and Kell.

When the mover you hired decides to dump your furniture on the sidewalk instead of carrying it into your second-story apartment, who do you call?

Click Here.

Take your pick, or read both stories today - and don't forget you can leave comments on the chapters!

My subscription page turns 1! #reamstories #contemporaryromance #rockstarromance #romanceauthor #romancereaders

A Year Went So Fast...

A year ago today, my Ream Stories page officially launched!

The page has grown and evolved since, and I'm really happy with where it is now. Have you checked out the updates?

All previously-published books are loaded there, as well as my current work-in-progress.

In addition, exclusive bonus stories will also be published there. (Like the ones I'll release in May 2024.) Every level gets perks!

SUBSCRIBE NOW

Public readers can try out my First-In-Series titles that are free at all e-book stores, AND the first 6 chapters of Rae and Shane.

Follow my page with your e-mail and receive exclusive updates in the Community as well as story or chapter access. Followers can read and comment on 5 Flash Fiction stories currently published and the first 13 chapters of Rae/Shane!

For $3/month, gain access to my rom-com novella and future Flash Fiction stories. This is the tip jar tier.

At $5/month, you gain access to ALL of Rae/Shane before it is published in stores! Plus everything available at the lower level. Leave feedback that may shape the final book and maybe even help me pick a title.

With $10/month, get all the above plus access to all of the Jacob and Beth's Rockstar Life series - that's 5 books!

$15/month makes you a serious fan - Receive all the above plus the West Coast Soulmates series about Jacob's bandmates.

$20/month makes you a Duet Partner! Gain access to everything above and The Bittersweet Duet - my two most recently-released novels. When We Were Young and Make You Feel My Love tell the story of Kate and Sam.

Got a question? I answer promptly. Feel free to comment on any story. All I ask is that you be respectful.

Current work-in-progress posting every Monday. Chapters will release through September 2nd, 2024 at minimum!

*Vacation romance
*Met as teens
*Small-town boy
*Big-city rich girl
*Family expectations
*Very steamy
*He falls first

Note: Is this a first draft? Yes. Do I write clean, though? YES.

I'm not an author whose first draft is a total disaster of typos and continuity errors etc. that might make the reading experience a pain (for anyone that doesn't love editing lol).

Ready to try things out? 

START READING

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A: Immediately upon joining a tier.

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Bonus stories based on published books are free in exchange for becoming an email Follower. New short stories will be placed where they fit best in the future.

Happy New Year! Here's a sneak peek from me! #workinprogress #hecaughtfeelings #romancereaders #contemporaryromance #sneakpeek #oppositesattract

Meet Rae and Shane!

Current work-in-progress posting every Monday: Rae & Shane

"How does a small-town boy win the heart of a Bel Air princess?"

This story is intended for readers 18 and over due to adult language, sexual content, and adult situations.

The past week kicked my butt! Hope yours was better...

The cats had a medical issue

Well, over $1800 later, they're on the mend - though just as the younger ones were recovering, Mama got sick and needed the meds, too. The only thing all 5 of them had in common Friday to Friday was the crunchie treats, so that jar is toast.

Worst part, though? The vet lied to us about Milo and Lowen having fleas just to upsell us on a $63.99 flea med!

So we're still looking for an honest, affordable veterinarian in Orange County, CA. If you have a rec, please pass it on.

And Wednesday, my computer died - AGAIN!

Windows 10 didn't last 3 months and I do none of the sketchy things that break shit. I only got this thing May 17th.

Five days down this time.

Tech Guy didn't get me back online until Sunday afternoon!

For those counting, it was 11 days with no computer in November, 3 days in May, and now 5. Wanna place a bet on how long this one lasts? I'm SO behind on plans this year it's not funny.

Other news this month:

If you haven't popped in recently, here's a reminder to check out Vi Keeland's newest release, and these upcoming dates for Penelope Ward:

Excerpt Reveal - August 17
Release Day - August 21

Ream Stories Subscription

HERE IS THE LINK TO JOIN FOR FREE!

Five fans have joined my subscription since launch and I'm really grateful! My hope is to grow this page with you over time. 

1) Kissed and The Bassist are free reads for the public, no membership required now - a chance to sample the interface.

2) You can Follow me for free - and all it takes is making an account. Followers will receive exclusives now this feature is live.

August 14th - Followers can now click a Like heart on Community posts as well as leave comments!

3) I have exclusive Flash Fiction posted! 

The first 5 are Jacob and Beth and Bob and Celeste. Available with the Concert Ticket membership level, along with:

• Exclusive Community Access with early access to updates
• Early access to WIP sneak peeks and updates
• Behind the scenes exclusives
• The Roommate novella 

Why become a subscriber, though?

If you join at the Backstage Pass level, you get 1000 pages of stories for $5.

Become a Fan Club Member for $10 and gain access to 2000 pages!

My subscription page is the only place to get this kind of value.

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We want you to be able to read books like you want to read books. You can even comment on chapters as you browse them, because this is really about community. 

How commenting on stories works

By October, Ream will be adding even more new features! I'll update you as I get news. We really want to make this the best home for authors and readers it can be.