Sometimes, the best stories start in the most unexpected places. For me, this series began 30,000 feet in the air on a transatlantic flight.

While the rest of the cabin slept, I was tucked into my seat with my headphones on, watching a documentary about twins who had been separated at birth only to find each other decades later. At first, it felt like a "feel-good" story. But as the minutes ticked by, the true nature of the social experiment behind their separation unfolded. By the time that plane touched the ground, I wasn't just awake—I was horrified.

I knew right then that I needed to write a happy ending for these men. Not just for my readers, but for my own sanity.

Turning Tragedy into "The Switch"

That flight was the birth of The Switch Series (Strictly Business and Out of Love). I wanted to take that premise and infuse it with the joy and heart I felt was missing from the real-world story. I created a businessman and a farmer—identical twins who swap lives to save one another’s businesses. Writing their journey healed my heart a little, but the world I was building wasn't finished.

As the first set of twins found their happily-ever-afters, I started wondering about the others still out there in the dark. That curiosity led to the Twin Find Series and the Twin Dare Series, where more brothers stepped out of the shadows and into the lives of amazing women who brought out the best in them.

A Mission to Heal

Finally, I reached the man I considered the most tragic victim of the "experiment." Giving him a happy ending in Out of Secrets felt like the final piece of a puzzle.

While this series is a mystery that lightly reflects the details of that real-life documentary, it is primarily a story of reclamation. As a writer, I don’t just write to entertain; I often write to heal something within myself. This series allowed me to take a situation that made me incredibly sad and rewrite the narrative into the way I wish it had worked out for everyone involved.

The Greatest Gift

Reading has always been my sanctuary when the world feels a little too crazy. I regularly receive messages from you all telling me that my books bring you comfort during difficult times.

Knowing that a story I wrote to comfort myself ended up bringing that same peace to someone else is the most wonderful gift a reader could ever give me.

If you look at my new "Billionaire World" reading map, you’ll see a sprawling empire of families, scandals, and happily-ever-afters. But to truly understand how this world came to be, we have to go back—all the way back to 2010.

The Hero They Said Was "Too Much"

Once upon a time, before the billionaire romance explosion and before Fifty Shades of Grey changed the landscape, I wrote a hero named Dominic Corisi. At the time, publishers told me he was too alpha, too angry, and too intense.

I didn't listen.

My daughter’s favorite quote from that era perfectly sums up the Corisi energy: "Can you really kidnap someone who wanted to go with you?" In 2011, I self-published Maid for the Billionaire. I put it up for free, and by the time I was ready to release book two, over one million people had downloaded it. Dominic hadn't just jumpstarted my career; he had claimed a permanent residence in the hearts of readers.

Seeing the World Through Many Eyes

What fascinated me most about the original Legacy Collection wasn't just Dominic’s own story, but how he looked through the eyes of everyone else.

• In book one, you see his power.

• In book two, you see him through the eyes of his adversary.

• By books three and four, you’re seeing him through a sister-in-law's romance and another woman enjoying her own "kidnapping" fantasy.

One of my favorite perspectives was Alethea’s. She was a woman obsessed with the truth who trusted no one —except Dominic. Their bond showed that even a morally gray billionaire values loyalty and friendship above all else.

A World That Refused to Stay Small

Most authors might have closed the book there. But my characters had other plans. The Corisis spilled into the world of the Barringtons. Then the Westerlys. I was eventually given the chance to expand Dominic’s family even further, discovering "lost" relatives and giving a broken hero the foundation he always craved.

I’ve watched Dominic grow, stumble, and nearly make irreversible mistakes, only to pull back at the last second from becoming someone unforgivable. He is so dynamic that he even demanded a cameo in my World War II "super soldier" series (yes, the one with the silverware!). It was perfect.

The Next Chapter: Firebrook Valley

This year, as I sat down to start a brand-new series, I knew exactly where it belonged: right back in the Billionaire World.

As you dive into Firebrook Valley and meet the new families I’m introducing, keep your eyes peeled. There will be cameos. There will be crossovers. And if the stars align exactly the way I want them to, this journey will culminate in the moment we’ve all been waiting for: Judy Corisi finally revealing to her father exactly who she’s been dating.

Welcome back to the world that Dominic built. It's good to be home.

In Firebrook Valley, the mountains aren't the only things with deep roots. For thirty years, two powerful families have lived on opposite sides of the river, sharing nothing but access to the water and a mutual, simmering distrust.

If you’re looking for the high-stakes intrigue of a family saga like Dallas, look no further than the Burkes and the Hollistons .

The Self-Made Battering Ram: The Burkes 🔨

Cody Burke didn't start with much, but he built an empire through sheer ingenuity and relentless grit.

Celia Burke (Cody’s wife) tragically died on a trail ride in the mountains.

Drew Burke is the "find out" part of the FAFO equation. He’s the battering ram of the family, a man who values a handshake over a bloodline and will tear down a mountain to protect his sister, Nora.

Nora Burke is the youngest and the most likely to cross feud lines first if someone on the other side needs her.

The Old-World "Fixers": The Hollistons

Gabe Holliston was born into wealth and connections, ruling from a world of hidden doors and exclusive clubs .

Beth Holliston, his ex-wife.

Bella Holliston is the family "fixer". She is a successful CEO who has mastered the art of composure, holding her family together even as her father’s volatile ambition threatens to derail them.

Evan Holliston is the wild child. He’d rather not return to Firebrook Valley, but he will when he’s needed.

Brady Holliston is the youngest and most likely to head off on an adventure to uncover the truth.

The Spark

The feud started long before Drew and Bella were born, but it's only getting worse. When their younger siblings get tangled up in it, working together is suddenly more important than old wounds.

In this world, the only thing more dangerous than a rival is falling for one.

But love always finds a way.