The Mystery In Writing Secret Recipe

I'm currently busy finalizing edits on Legacy Lies Loyalty and didn't have time to create new posts for my blog this week, so I thought I'd share the posts I wrote during the book tour for Secret Recipe. 

This post appeared on Window Over The Sink on January 26, 2026. 

The Mystery In Writing

Some readers may remember Secret Recipe’s earlier incarnations: Nothing to Lose and A Recipe for Forever. Both versions were heartfelt romances about a girl down on her luck, searching for love and a fresh start. I adored the core of that story, but something in my gut kept whispering that Jess deserved more. More depth. More secrets simmering beneath the surface. So, when I regained the rights to the book, I finally had the freedom to explore that instinct. Jess’s world opened up. Her past became more complicated, and her future more uncertain.

This shift reflects where my writing is headed. I’m leaning into stories that mix romance with intrigue, where love and suspense intertwine, and every character has something they’re not ready to reveal. Reimagining Secret Recipe reminded me that stories grow just like we do. Sometimes they need time, distance, and a fresh perspective to become what they were always meant to be. 

And Jess? She finally has the story she deserved.

5+ Stars for Broken Branches

Broken Branches received 5+ Stars from N.N. Light's Book Heaven!

Full review...

"Broken Branches is an emotional romance I couldn’t put down. Grief and tragedy give way to second chances and love in Broken Branches. From the start, I connected with both Maripier and Tyler. The townsfolk are helpful and colorful. The descriptive narration is immersive and had me whipping through the pages. But it’s the second chance romance which makes this story unputdownable. Emotions are high as the past collides with the present. Maripier is not the same woman she once was. She’s now a strong, independent woman who’s returned home. Tension is high but with the help of a furry rabbit matchmaker, love heals. Addictive to read, Broken Branches will appeal to readers of Brittainy C. Cherry, Corinne Michaels and Renee Carlino." My Rating: 5+ stars.

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