my next book has a release date!
Hot Chef Summer '26
Hello friends!
I know it’s a bit of a bummer to talk about a book that’s not going to be available for 11.5 months, BUT I am excited to share that YES, CHEF, my next contemporary romance from Avon, is coming out June 16, 2026!
We have an official release date!! It’s on retailer websites and everything!! I’m so happy that things are finally moving in the right direction. The cover and complete blurb is coming soon, but there *is* a little teaser blurb attached to the listing, which I’ll share here:
Are you excited to meet Jack Hartman and Poppy Winfield??
Here are the deets:
🍊 Grumpy x Sunshine
🍊 Dual POV
🍊 ADHD Rep (both of them!)
🍊 Spicy AF (of course)
🍊 Only One Houseboat
I know authors talk about preorders left right and center, but they do truly help us, especially on the trad side of things, so if you’re interested in supporting this book early (way early, lol), here are the links:
(You can snag this for 25% off as part of their Members preorder sale! Use PREORDER25 when you check out :D )
In terms of work, right now I’m revising this book so it’s perfect for you all next summer (HOT CHEF SUMMER LET’S GO!!), and also working through notes from my agent on the secret romantasy thing I keep teasing. Both are going well, and I’m really happy to be in such a good place, writing-wise.
In other news, I’m heading to Germany (!!) later in July to do a little tour, courtesy of my German publisher, Cove! This will be my first time visiting Germany, which is SUPER cool—I’ve wanted to go for ages :) And being there to meet readers is the icing on the cake!
The CoveLit festival in Hamburg is unfortunately sold out, but I’ll also be in Stuttgart and Nuremberg, stopping at the local Thalia stores! (Literally a dream come true! Huge author bucket list item for me!!) If you’re in the area, I’d love to meet you.
Here are the links for the two other tour stops:
I believe registration is required for the one in Stuttgart on the 28th of July, but the one in Nuremberg on the 29th, you can just show up to :)
I absolutely adore the German editions of my books—look at those sprayed edges! Can’t wait to meet y’all in person and yap about the Callahans.
Additionally, I’m sure you’ve heard about this already, but it’s Amazon Prime Day (Days?) now through the 11th, and the paperback of Wicked Serve is on sale as part of that promotion! Shouting into the void over and over about buying my books gets a little old, but I promised Mother Avon I would share, so if you’re looking to complete your Beyond the Play collection, now is a good time to snag the fourth book! Link here:
Thanks, friends :’)
On a more personal note, I’m a little behind on my reading goal of 100 books, but inching close to 50 books so far this year! I’ve been devouring Nalini Singh’s Psy-Changeling series (currently on book 6… of 15, lol) and would absolutely recommend it to anyone looking for some old school shifters and incredible world building. The series is a bit dark, however, so do your research before heading in <3
I’ve also passed 50 Pilates classes since early March! I’m so happy that this is part of my routine now. I’m still taking all level 1 classes, but I’ve expanded into doing the cardio sculpt ones regularly! The first studio milestone is 100 classes and I can’t wait to reach it :)
And last but not least, I got highlights in my hair for the first time ever!! The stylist made it look extra pretty yesterday, and I felt very ~fantasy~ coded.
So excited to share more YES, CHEF things with y’all as time rolls on! Have a great rest of July <3