I am so excited to announce the launch of Brookelynite Daily, my very first paid premium newsletter. I have been working quietly on this endeavor. It was one I’ve been brainstorming for a few months now and I’m glad I took the leap.
Why I Created Brookelynite Daily
Friends-to-lovers romance readers, this one’s for you! For a limited time only, Girl Code is on sale for just $0.99. From now until Monday, 12/23, you can experience a story that’s as heartfelt as it is complicated.
Meet Melodee Delon—a recent divorcée trying to piece her life back together. She didn’t expect to fall for someone new so soon, and she definitely didn’t expect that someone to be her childhood guy friend… who is also her best friend’s ex. Now, Melodee finds herself caught in a tangled web of love and loyalty.
We find ourselves in Clarke’s cozy, sunlit apartment in New York City. The faint scent of red wine and the sounds of the bustling city below seep through the windows. Clarke, with her effortless style and sharp wit, has settled into a comfortable chair across from me, a glass of wine in hand. As we settle in, she reflects on her life now with Yusuf, their journey together, and what the future holds.
Clarke, wearing a fitted sweater and high-waisted jeans, grins at me as she takes a sip of her wine. “You’re lucky I’m sipping this wine instead of running after some of the crazy ideas you’re about to throw at me.”
With a warm laugh, I start the conversation.
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Rekindled was honestly a dream come true for me to write, especially as a close proximity romance. In fact, it’s because of Rekindled that I ended up working on another close proximity story—a friends-to-lovers tale that I can’t wait to share with you soon. But back to Rekindled: this story was part of a collaboration I did with a group of amazing women during Christmas 2020. It has one chapter in particular that I absolutely love and looked forward to writing because it’s exactly where the story takes off. It’s the moment when two exes discover they’ll be spending the Christmas holiday together… under the same roof.
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Meki Knight is a reader favorite because he’s far more than what his surface suggests. When we first meet him in Unsilent Knight, Meki comes across as a bit aggy, with little patience for our FMC, Cadence. But as his character unfolds, particularly in A Love Deferred, we discover a deeper, more endearing side of him that’s impossible not to fall for. Meki is a man shaped by his past, someone who seeks love and isn’t afraid to admit it—even if it takes time.
Let’s get to know Meki more intimately.
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DIANA
The second I pulled open the bar’s door, my eyes lit up at the atmosphere.
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There’s something about Christmas and romance that just hits differently, right? Maven and Kai’s love story started with a cabin, some snow, and a not-so-accidental double booking by their friends. Fast forward, and here they are—married and back in Aspen, but this time in their very own cabin. This alternate ending gives us a glimpse into their first Christmas Eve as husband and wife, full of warmth, laughter, and the kind of love that only grows deeper over time. Let’s catch up with these two and soak in the magic of their forever love.
MAVEN
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Unsilent Knight was my very first Christmas-themed short story. But let me tell you, this wasn’t your typical holiday read. It was more of a story that just happened to take place around Christmas rather than being drenched in the hallmark-style, Christmas-y vibes you might expect. And honestly, that’s why I wrote it. Unsilent Knight was meant to be a holiday side treat—a way to promote Girl Code, which was released shortly before Christmas. I even included a sneak peek of the first few chapters from Girl Code in Unsilent Knight.
So, please know, this story wasn’t supposed to become “the moment.” But somehow, Cadence and Meki stole hearts. Readers fell in love with them, demanding more—and I delivered with A Love Deferred. But before ALD, there was Unsilent Knight and this pivotal chapter that turned what was supposed to be a side story into one readers couldn’t stop talking about.
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I’ve had some favorite characters over the years, but if you asked me which character I identified with the most, it would be Cadence. I injected a lot of myself into her character makeup. Working in IT (as I did in my twenties) and loving yoga (a practice I’ve been committed to for many years) are just a couple of our shared traits. Though we are different in many ways—especially her fear of love—Cadence mirrors me in her love for order, planning, and organizing. She’s a favorite of mine and of readers, too.
Let’s get to know Cadence Nice, now Cadence Knight, more intimately.
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DUANE
I stepped behind the register, passing Tasha, who was scrolling through her phone. Some bosses acted like hard-asses, making sure employees were working every second of their shift, but that wasn’t my style.
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The holiday season is officially here, and you know what that means—twinkling lights, cozy nights, and all the feels that come with this magical time of year. I don’t know about you, but I love a good soundtrack to set the tone for the season. Whether I’m wrapping gifts, sipping on mulled wine, or just staring out the window daydreaming about romance (yes, I do this often), the right music makes everything feel a little more magical.
That’s why I curated something special for you: the Romancing the Holidays Playlist!
