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Cover Reveal: Mourning Ellyn — Launching February 28, 2026

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Today I finally get to share something I’ve been working toward for a long time: the official cover reveals for Mourning Ellyn. This story has lived with me for years—through drafts, rewrites, and the quiet hours where Jaymes and Ellyn’s world kept tugging at me to finish what I started. Seeing the cover come together feels like watching the emotional heart of the book step into the light.

The artwork captures the soul of the story: grief, love, memory, and the fragile hope that rises even in the darkest places. Jaymes sits in the rain, surrounded by the weight of loss, embodying the struggle that many face when confronted with the grief of losing someone dear. His expression conveys a depth of emotion that resonates with anyone who has experienced similar heartache, reminding us of the complexities of love that often-come hand in hand with sorrow.

Ellyn lingers in the shadows of the back cover—present, watching, guiding. Her role as a soothing presence, even in absence, symbolizes the enduring impact of relationships that persist despite physical distance. The cover design serves as a poignant visual echo of the journey they share across the pages, highlighting the intertwining of their lives and the lessons learned through their shared experiences.

This reveal is not just a moment of pride for me as the author, but also a celebration of the story itself and the themes that it embodies. I hope that when readers see the cover, they feel a connection to the journey before them, one that is deeply layered and reflective of the human experience. It is my wish that Mourning Ellyn resonates as much with you as it has with me throughout this creative process. Your support means everything, and I can’t wait for you to join Jaymes and Ellyn on this emotional expedition.

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Mourning Ellyn— Pre‑Launch Update & Story Summary

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The journey to bring Mourning Ellyn into the world is nearly complete. After months of writing, revising, restructuring, and rediscovering the emotional heart of this story, I’m excited to announce that the Kindle and Print Editions will officially launch on February 28, 2026.

This novel has grown into something deeper and more resonant than I first imagined — a story about grief, connection, redemption, and the quiet ways love continues even after loss.

Below is a full summary for readers who want to understand the heart of the book before launch.

Story Summary

Jaymes Sprague’s life shatters in an instant when his wife, Ellyn, dies unexpectedly. Only days after her passing, he finds himself slipping back into old destructive habits — the very ones he fought so hard to overcome. Grief becomes a storm he can’t outrun, and the world around him feels dimmer, heavier, and unbearably quiet.

But Jaymes isn’t as alone as he believes.

As detectives investigate the circumstances surrounding Ellyn’s death, Jaymes begins to sense her presence in the quiet spaces of his life — in memory, in intuition, in the pulse of something beyond the veil. Her love lingers, urging him forward even as he struggles to stand.

Everything changes when Jaymes finally realizes Ellyn is there, in the pulse, guiding him, anchoring him. Jaymes is forced to confront the man he became… and the man he still has the chance to be.

With the help of two detectives — Shania, steady and intuitive, and Chandler, a man quietly unraveling under the weight of his own ghosts — Jaymes begins to uncover the truth behind Ellyn’s final moments. What he finds is not just closure, but a path toward healing, forgiveness, and rediscovery.

Mourning Ellyn is a story about the fragile beauty of second chances, the power of family, and the enduring presence of love that refuses to fade — even beyond the grave.

Launch Date

Kindle Edition: February 28, 2026 Print Edition: February 28, 2026

Both formats will release together for a unified launch.

What’s Next

Over the coming weeks, I’ll share:

  • Preview excerpts
  • Behind‑the‑scenes notes
  • Character insights
  • Launch announcements
  • Pre‑order links as soon as they’re available

Thank you for your support as this story finds its way into the world. This book is deeply personal, and I’m grateful to share it with you.

More updates soon.

Exclusive January Offer: Signed Copies of Don’t Kiss Me Goodbye

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For the month of January, I’m opening direct orders for signed and personalized author copies of Don’t Kiss Me Goodbye. This edition includes the full novel in print, plus the EPUB, PDF, and an expanded PDF version containing material that didn’t make it into the final release.

If you’ve been waiting for the most personal way to support my work — this, is it.

DON’T KISS ME GOODBYE — SIGNED AUTHOR COPY

$30.00 — January Only

This special edition includes:

  • Signed & personalized paperback
  • EPUB edition
  • Standard PDF edition
  • Expanded PDF edition featuring cut material from the final edit

Every copy is ordered in bulk, signed by me, and mailed directly to you. Your digital bundle arrives instantly as a downloadable ZIP file.

10% of all January sales support the Hospitality House.

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Don’t Kiss Me Goodbye Signed Author Copy

International Orders (Stripe) available to Canada, UK, Australia, and New Zealand

New Year, Old Ghosts: Start 2026 with a Bang

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Instead of watching the ball drop. Why not curl up with a good book. And not any type of book – a hardboiled detective novel where the mystery unravels and keeps you turning the page.

My new novel, Don’t Kiss Me Goodbye, drops on December 31, 2025. Perfect for the New Year. A perfect antidote to the holiday cheer. If you’re looking for grit, rain-slicked city streets, and a P.I who refuses to stay down. This book is for you to start your year off right.

I’m not the thief. I’m the one trying to pull you out of the wreckage

The Story Copper Steele thought he had buried his past twenty years ago. But when the woman who ruined him returns from the dead with a bullet in her shoulder and a conspiracy in her wake, Steele is forced to reopen the one case he swore he’d never touch.

This isn’t just a detective story. It’s a story about old wounds, dirty politics, and the kind of love that doesn’t just break your heart—it stops it.

What to expect:

  • A Disgraced Detective: Copper Steele is fighting for redemption in a city that wants him dead.
  • A Femme Fatale: Jasmine Blade proves that some ghosts are more dangerous when they’re alive.
  • A Lethal Partner: Shania Savage, who proves she is the deadliest person in the room.
  • A Conspiracy: A trail of corruption that leads all the way to the Mayor’s office.

“Ghosts don’t stay dead, Shay. And neither do we.”

Pre-Order Now for December 31st Delivery Secure your copy today for the price of a cup of coffee. Have it delivered wirelessly the moment the clock strikes midnight, and wake up on New Year’s Day with a new case to crack.

Pre-Order ‘Don’t Kiss Me Goodbye’ on Amazon

Paperback edition coming soon!

Shadows, Rain, and Deadlines: The Halfway Mark of ‘Don’t Kiss Me Goodbye’

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The rain is falling hard in Seattle, both outside my window and on the page.

I have officially over the halfway mark on the manuscript for Don’t Kiss Me Goodbye, and the ghosts aren’t staying dead. We are 33 chapters deep into this 52-chapter sprint, racing toward a December 31st release deadline, and the coffee pot is working just as hard as I am.

Writing a hardboiled detective novel is a lot like working a cold case: you think you know where the bodies are buried, and then the shovel hits something unexpected.

In the first half of the book, we’ve seen Copper Steele take his punches—literally and metaphorically. But as we cross into the second act, the dynamic has shifted. This isn’t just about a gritty P.I. chasing a lead anymore; it’s about a man realizing that his “white knight” complex might be the very thing that kills him.

The stakes have never been higher. Betrayals are cutting deep, secret daughters are stepping out of the shadows, and the line between the victim and the villain is blurring.

But the real heart of this story is Shania Savage. She is proving she’s more than just a partner; she’s the anchor keeping Copper from drifting out to sea.

A Sneak Peek from the Draft:

“I didn’t steal you,” Shania said fiercely. “I saved you. Or I tried to.”

She leaned in, her face inches from yours. “She was poison, Steele. A toxic bloom that looked pretty but rotted everything it touched. She took your badge. She took your pride. And she almost took your life. Twice.”

She rested her forehead against yours. “I’m not the thief. I’m the one trying to pull you out of the wreckage.”

As I dive into the final 26 chapters, the body count is rising, and the mystery of the Gadianton Brotherhood is unraveling fast. Copper Steele is battered, bruised, and currently nursing a bullet wound, but he’s finally seeing clearly for the first time in twenty years.

Get ready to walk the wet pavement with Copper and Shania. This case is personal, and it’s going to leave a mark.

Coming to Kindle December 31.