It doesn’t matter how many books I’ve written, letting your baby out into the world is always an emotional experience.
There’s always that mix of excitement, nerves, relief, and vulnerability. You spend so much time living inside a story, building it quietly, shaping it, second-guessing it, loving it, and then suddenly it’s no longer just yours. It’s out there for other people to read, feel, and connect with in their own way. That part never stops feeling huge.
So yes, Beast of Her Heart is officially out, and I’m feeling all of it.
One of the things that made writing this story hit differently for me was Kaiko. As a mother, I could feel her fear so deeply. That possibility of losing your child, of not being able to protect them, is the kind of fear that sits in your chest and won’t let go. Even though this is a shifter novella, that part of her felt very real to me. Beneath the paranormal elements, beneath the chemistry and tension and chaos, she is a woman trying to protect her son at all costs. That made her very close to my heart as an FMC.
“The chemistry between Lucio and Kaiko was intense and beautifully developed. Kaiko finds herself in a desperate situation that ultimately leads her straight to her destiny. Watching that journey unfold felt both satisfying and organic.”
And then there’s Lucio.
What I love about Lucio is that, yes, he has that alpha presence, but he is not overbearing for the sake of it. He is patient. He gives Kaiko space. He lets her come to him in her own time, while still being there, steady and protective, when it matters. To me, that is real strength. Quiet strength. The kind that does not need to shout to be felt. The kind that makes you feel safe without trying to control you.
And honestly, that kind of man makes me fold like a lawn chair.
“Lucio brings that classic shifter energy, but with a softer edge. His patience stands out, especially in a genre that often leans toward dominance and urgency. The dynamic between them feels steady and intentional, which fits the novella length well.”
That balance between Kaiko’s fear and Lucio’s steadiness was one of my favourite things to write. Their story has tension, emotion, attraction, danger, and heart, but underneath all of that, it is also about trust. About safety. About what it means to let yourself lean on someone when you have every reason not to.
I’ve also been so happy seeing the early response already coming in. It means so much when readers connect with a story, especially one you’ve spent so much time inside. Writing is such a solitary thing most of the time, so when a book finally leaves your hands and finds its way into someone else’s, that feeling is hard to put into words.
“I liked that this story seems to focus on emotional safety and slow-building trust rather than rushing straight into the romance. Kaiko’s fresh start, the protective family angle, and the shifter bond all give it a warm, intimate feel, while the shadows from her past add just enough tension. What stands out to me most is the promise of a relationship that grows through patience, care, and connection.”
To celebrate the release, I’m also including the first chapter as a little teaser, so if you’ve been curious about Beast of Her Heart, you can get a taste of Kaiko and Lucio’s story for yourself.
Thank you to everyone who has supported this release already. Whether you’ve bought the book, shared it, posted about it, or sent me a kind message, I appreciate it more than you know.
