Frequently Asked Questions

Why can't I find some of your books in paperback?

Many of my early books were published by a digital-only imprint of Penguin Random House. They aren't available in paperback.

Will you ever publish Marc and Elena's story from the New York's Finest series?

I have no plans to extend the New York's Finest series beyond the original three books.

Why are some of your books written in first person, others in third?

It's a mood thing. Different stories come out differently. Often, I don't realize which style I'm writing in until I finish the book, which is why the I Do I Don't and 21 Wall Street series contain both third and first POV books. It wasn't planned. I know some of you really hate third person, because you've told me. I know some of you really hate first person, because you've told me. It was my first and best reminder in the publishing lesson of: you'll never please everybody.

Do you have a review team? How can I get an ARC?

I do not have a review team. ARCs and early copies are distributed at the discretion of my publishers, usually via Netgalley. 

I don't live in the US. How do I know which of your books are available in my country?

Ugh, I wish I knew! Unfortunately, I'm not generally notified when a book becomes available in another country/language. Which is weird, right? But alas. True. The best I can suggest is to check your local retailer for availability. Believe it or not, before I left social media, that's where I typically found out about international releases. Readers in other countries would tag me in a cover I'd never seen, with a non-English title I couldn't translate, but it had my name on it! Yay!

I do know that in the UK, Headline Eternal publishes many of my books! I once took my UK editor to my very favorite restaurant here in NYC. She ordered lemon risotto, I had pasta, they gave us free cookies for dessert, and it was lovely.

Will you ever write a sequel for [your favorite book here]?

No. I always appreciate reader enthusiasm for certain characters and series, but after I type The End, I mentally send my characters off into the sunset, and move on to new characters looking for their happy ending.

Where do you get your ideas?

I have no idea. I have a notebook of 100+, and when I have a gap in my schedule, I open it to see what jumps out at me, and write that. Or, if something shiny and new seems to be sitting at the back of my brain and I have time to write it, I do.

How did you find your agent?

The old-fashioned way. I wrote a query letter after polishing my first manuscript, did some research on literary agents currently accepting contemporary romance, and sent it out to a dozen or so agents. Nicole Resciniti wrote back saying she liked my voice, and we've been working together ever since. *Cue Celine Dion ballad, because that's love, baby*

Why can't I find you on social media?

Eh. Because I'm not on social media. No sassy reason, just doing other stuff. My newsletter is the best way to learn when I have a new book release. If you don't like to sign up for newsletters (I really feel that), you can also follow me on Amazon or Bookbub to get notified of new releases.

Why can't I find the 21 Wall Street or Man of the Year on retailers on Apple, Barnes & Noble, etc...

They are published by an imprint of Amazon Publishing, and the ebook version is exclusive to the Kindle platform. 

Do you have any advice for aspiring writers?

Yes-limit your intake of advice for aspiring writers! Just kidding. Kind of. Honestly, the best way to learn how to write is to write. Studying craft isn't without value, but only good old-fashioned practice will develop your writer's voice. I'm also about to be a hypocrite, because I can't resist sharing that I don't think I'd have gotten an agent or a book deal had I not read this book after finishing my first manuscript.

What happened to your "for writers" blog content?

I took it down for the reasons mentioned in the previous answer. The articles were intended to be helpful, but upon further reflection, many were outdated, some were ego-driven, and none felt relevant to where I am with my career. In other words, I was past due for some fresh content! I'm working on it.

Is Stiletto/Oxford one series or two?

Technically, per the publisher, two. Stiletto came first, Oxford as a spin-off series. But because the Oxford men are featured prominently in the Stiletto books, and the Stiletto women featured prominently in the Oxford books, I've always thought of it as one big series.