Welcome to the Brookelynite Daily Experience: A Sneak Peek at What Awaits

On Monday, I celebrated 6 months of Brookelynite Daily! This milestone means so much. It marks 6 months of creating content I genuinely love. The excitement I feel when brainstorming the content schedule and crafting the stories to share with my Brookelynite Daily subscribers is unmatched.  

The main reason I created Brookelynite Daily was to give my stories and their happily-ever-afters an extension. To me, the story never truly ends… it’s just the beginning. Brookelynite Daily is where the stories continue, week after week.  

If you’re not familiar with Brookelynite Daily, don’t worry! I’m here to give you a sneak peek at what you’ve been missing.  



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Inside the Character: Getting to Know August Hall from Meant to Be

August Hall is a character that started as just a plot point. I loved that I got to give him a voice by the time we reached his story in Meant to Be. We first met him through Genesis Garner in her short story in Forbidden: An Anthology, and from there, I always knew I wanted to build him out. I’ve always wanted to create a main character who was a chef. There’s just something about a man who knows his way around a kitchen. And in August’s case, his kitchen is where he transforms healthy food into savory cuisine. 

The situation he found himself in with Genesis was one I really enjoyed writing. The angst and quiet determination that pulsed through his character helped Meant to Be stand out in the Forbidden series. August is like a quiet storm—and we loved getting caught in him.

Let’s get to know August a little more intimately.

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Back to Us: Episode 20 – Back to You

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I stood in front of my full-length mirror, adjusting the collar beneath my fitted blazer. I ran my hands down my jeans and stepped back far enough to see my sneakers in the mirror.

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Character Q&A: Jeremiah Rhames

It’s a typical busy day at the Buy The Block Back (BTBB) headquarters in the heart of Brownsville, Brooklyn. The offices are abuzz with activity—workshops in session, a couple of community meetings taking place, and the scent of fresh coffee permeates the air. Jeremiah Rhames, the man behind the BTBB initiative, sits at his desk in his personal office. The room is modest but comfortable, filled with workbooks, photos of the neighborhood, and his framed vision for the future. 

“A lot has happened since Loveless,” he commented as he leaned back in his chair. “A lot of good.”

And I couldn’t wait to explore all that good with one of my favorite MMCs.

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Envy Chapter 24: “I’m Going To Book This Retreat For You”

We can’t do a month full of grand gestures and not discuss this chapter in Envy. It’s the chapter that marks the ultimate turning point in Mykal’s journey of self-discovery. Before this moment, she was trying to live a life worthy of her father’s love and approval. That need for validation led her down a road of bad decisions—followed by more bad decisions—which landed her crashing an intimate night between Desmond and his friend-with-benefits, Faith. What should’ve been the most mortifying moment of her life ends up becoming the exact thing Mykal needed: a redemptive moment wrapped in one of the most thoughtful grand gestures.

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Inside The Character: Getting to Know Joi Friday from Loveless

Joi Friday’s story was one not many people were excited for when I announced I’d be continuing her short story from Forbidden: An Anthology. Readers simply didn’t like her—and honestly, I couldn’t blame them. But I also couldn’t resist the challenge.

When I created her for “Decadent Contradictions – Sponsor for Hire,” I fleshed her out completely, flaws and all. But I also made sure to include the why. Her choices weren’t always great—many were incredibly selfish—but Joi lived a life that made her think happiness was tied to what she could touch, wear, or spend. And I was more than ready to show her otherwise. But let’s see what really makes our girl tick, shall we?

 Let’s get to know the infamous Joi Friday a little more intimately. 

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Alternate Story Ending: Summer & Jayce (Pride)

Have I told you how much I love writing alternate story endings? Because I really do 🥰. And capturing Summer and Jayce in this alternate ending is exactly why I love it so much.  

These two will forever hold a special place in my heart. They were the ones who started it all—the foundation of a seven-book series. They walked so the other books could soar.  

And now, I’m beyond happy to capture the very start of the next chapter in their fictional lives.  

Enjoy!  

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Loveless Chapter 20: “All I Needed Was A ‘Hi Jeremiah'”

All of the grand gestures this month have been at the hands of the MMCs, but this one? This one belongs to Joi Friday in Loveless.  

Now, her grand gesture may not have come with a physical price tag, but it definitely cost her something. The moment Joi decided to take a chance on something she never thought was possible—walking away from the life she attached her identity to, giving up what wasn’t serving her, and choosing herself—was the moment she handed her heart over to the man who actually deserved it. And that gesture? Priceless.  

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Inside the Character: Getting to Know Jeremiah Rhames

Jeremiah Rhames made his first appearance in the No Fraternizing series when he interrogated Lila Moore after she was picked up during Romello “Mello” St. Claire’s arrest. From the moment I created him, I knew there was more to his story. He wasn’t as much of a standout as Mello, but as a young NYPD detective, I saw the potential for depth, struggle, and growth. What started as an outline quickly turned into a fully realized character. Jeremiah was an old soul, a man who had every opportunity to leave the hood he grew up in but chose to stay and make it better. And for that, he’s a favorite.

Let’s get to know Jeremiah Rhames a little more intimately.  

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