One near kiss. One forbidden love. One winter that changes everything. When Serafina Davenswood accompanies the Harfords to the dazzling Winter Masquerade at Winterglen Manor, she believes she is invisible-just a companion with a borrowed gown and a forgotten name. But beneath the glittering chandeliers, a masked stranger kisses her at midnight…and something in her heart awakens. Days later, she arrives at Winterglen as a humble guest and comes face-to-face with the man behind the mask-James Everly, the elusive and honorable lord of the manor. Their spark is undeniable, yet society's cruel whispers and Serafina's stolen inheritance stand between them. As winter storms trap them together, secrets emerge, alliances crumble, and the Harfords' betrayal is exposed to the world. When danger stalks Serafina through the manor's shadowed halls, James vows to protect her-no matter the scandal. In a world determined to silence her, Serafina must fight for the life she deserves…and the love that refuses to let her go. A Masquerade at Winterglen Manor is a heartfelt Victorian winter romance full of forbidden longing, stolen moments, and a triumphant happily-ever-after under falling snow. I've always been drawn to a good, suspenseful mystery. As a young girl, my mother and I would lose ourselves in the aisles of dusty used bookstores, searching for old gothic romances-stories where shadows held secrets, and danger lurked behind every creaking door.These novels were filled with brooding men guarding crumbling estates on windswept cliffs, and young heroines unknowingly stepping into webs of deception. That sense of suspense and intrigue has stayed with me ever since.Storytelling has been my lifelong passion, and after life's many twists and turns, I've found my way back to writing romance and mysteries-the kind that keep you turning pages late into the night.Now, I live aboard a boat on the Gulf Coast of Florida with my husband and three kids. When I'm not writing, you'll find me exploring hidden beaches, experimenting in the kitchen, tackling endless boat projects, or chasing our next adventure.
