About Me
I've been writing for as long as I can remember, and my imagination is never quiet. Drawn to all things gothic and macabre, I find endless inspiration wandering through the cities of Europe, cemeteries, castles, and places where history lingers. I love to find beauty in the darkness.I live in Nova Scotia with my two boys and my partner, an artist whose creativity inspires me. When I'm not writing, you'll find me traveling, learning about poisonous plants, skating through the winter, swimming in the summer, and running in between. I'm always dreaming up my next story, and planning my next adventure.
Current Books
The Devil in Spades
Gothic Gangster Series book 1
Eight years ago, desperate psychiatrist Dr. Iris Locke drugged a prisoner, married him, and left him with no memory of their marriage. She never expected to see him again.Now, one of the most feared men in the city has appeared on her doorstep, demanding his wife by his side.Resurrectionist Cedric Locke has built an empire on the dead, supplying stolen corpses to the city's medical schools. When a dangerous gang war leaves him in need of a respectable wife, he is stunned to discover he already has one.Forced to play the roles of husband and wife, Cedric and Iris are pulled into a world of violence, buried secrets, and rising desire. As their marriage grows more convincing, the lie starts to blur.Intelligent, ambitious, and unwilling to be intimidated, Iris is unlike anyone Cedric has ever known. For a man who has built his life among the dead and kept the living at a distance, Iris may be the first person to claim his black heart.The Devil in Spades is a gothic dark romance of forbidden marriage, dangerous secrets, and two hearts drawn together in the shadows.
Shadow's Grace
Shadow Series book 1
She sees the dead. He was made from them.
Both are trapped in lives they never wanted.Ariel never asked to be a spirit healer. She’s supposed to help the dead find peace, but every ghost brings grief and chips away at her sanity. All she wants is to be normal, not a walking portal to the afterlife. Vio would trade anything to be dead. Stitched into being from corpses and alchemy four-hundred years ago, he’s been cursed with eternal life and a hatred for the madman who made him. Trapped in an immortal body made of stolen parts, he longs for the one thing he can never have: the chance to die.When Death – aka Dennis – offers them a way out, they can't refuse. They agree to take down the madman who created Vio, in exchange for the freedom they crave. The catch? They only have a month, and Death’s clock is always ticking. Ariel and Vio are plunged into a world of dark science, haunted cities, and nightmares made flesh. Surrounded by darkness, they find themselves pulled towards each other, despite every reason not to be.Packed with gothic horror and last chances, this is the story of two broken souls who dared to defy their fates. As their bond deepens into something heartbreakingly real, they’ll have to face the truth: some love stories were never meant to survive.Darkly romantic and haunting to the last breath, this gothic tale of action and alchemy is woven from death, vengeance, and the fragile beauty of hope.
Post Mortem Management
Death, or Dennis, as he prefers in this age, has spent his eternity preserving the balance amongst the realms of mortality and the afterlife. A tireless keeper of endings, he guides souls from life to death, and keeps the fragile order between realms intact. But when the gods begin to turn against the balance, the order fractures. The dead multiply. Demons rebel. And the living tremble in the face of a pandemic.Scarlet, his mortal assistant for the last five years, has always been a steady light in his endless routine. Unshaken by the horrors of her post, Dennis depends on her more than he admits, and draws her deeper into the unraveling crisis. He tells himself it is only because of her skills and loyalty, and nothing to do with the rapidly crumbling line between duty and desire.As divine conspiracies and family betrayals unravel, the safety of Scarlet, and the world, grows dangerously uncertain. Before long, Dennis and Scarlet are not only fighting for survival, but for the souls of all humankind, as the gods wage war against humanity’s only defender: Death.
Fortunes of Madness
Havelock City Series book 1
On the cusp of winter, Detective Fox is called to Trinity Cathedral when three carefully staged bodies are found, each with their throat slit. The crime scene offers little evidence. The only clue is the one the killer wants found: three tarot cards. In desperation, Fox turns to the city's Mystic Quarter, where he enlists the aid of Rebecca, his past love and the Quarter’s most gifted tarot reader.Despite their tragic history, Rebecca joins Fox in pursuit of the killer. As more bodies continue to appear, Rebecca’s skill with the cards offers insights to the killer’s deadly design. It soon becomes obvious that the victims are not random. As Fox and Rebecca pursue the killer, from wealthy mansions to asylums, they begin to unravel another series of crimes buried under the city's web of privilege and power. Crimes that began with Fox's birth, connecting him to the killer, and putting everyone he loves in danger.With a killer on the loose and more mysteries unraveled at every turn, Fox is not just racing to solve one case, but two, and save the city's soul in the process.
A Pocket Full of Blood
Havelock City Series book 2
When the body of a respected psychiatrist is found brutally murdered, young Agency Officer Vihaan immediately suspects his brother Shikar is responsible. Both Shikar’s brutal signature and the timing of the death match, as only hours before Shikar escaped from Wolfbridge Asylum. Shikar had both motive and means to kill one of the men responsible for his commitment years ago, and Vihaan plans to bring him to justice.It’s not long before a second body is found, left with Shikar’s signature. But when a third body is discovered, Dr. Isabel Gardner, the Agency’s autopsy specialist, confirms the kills happened simultaneously. Vihaan is no longer hunting just one killer. Isabel and Vihaan work closely to track the potential suspects; him on foot and her in the lab.The bodies continue to leave a bloody trail along Havelock City and that has Vihaan and Isabel frantic to solve the puzzle. As they work to stop the killers, Vihaan’s world of righteous black and white dissolves over a matter of days. He is desperate to save those he cares about and protect the citizens of Havelock City. But his family, friends, and city are drawn into a web of violence and betrayal that is rapidly tightening around them. If saving those he loves is even possible, it might cost him his soul in the process.
Christmas with a Bang
Deck the Halls with Books and BloodIt’s Christmas, and the small town of Shelter Creek is about to lose its library. Corporate real estate developer Claude Verreau only sees the valuable land it occupies, and delivers an eviction notice. But he hadn’t counted on Onyx Delva, the head librarian who has spent the last three years developing the library into a community hub. Onyx will stop at nothing to save it – and she is not the meek librarian Claude expects. In fact, neither is what they seem. Claude and Onyx came to Shelter Creek seeking refuge from their violent pasts. As their paths clash over the fate of the library, their old lives catch up with them and threaten the entire town, forcing them to work together to save the people of Shelter Creek.Light up the LabThe academic life has fallen far short of what pathologist Dr. Jack Murdoch had expected, so why not cut a few corners? Jack’s handsome charm may let him win over everyone else, but Penny Noelle, the lab manager for the Faculty of Medical Research, sees only his daily violations of the University’s lab policies. Yet nothing is ever done about it. Until the night of the Faculty Christmas Party, when Jack’s transgressions finally catch up with him. Penny, in the wrong place at the wrong time, is suddenly thrust into a world of violence and danger, all thanks to Jack. Armed only with her detailed knowledge of the research facility – and the keys to every door in the building – Penny must outwit a team of trained killers to save thousands of innocents from deadly diseases … and redeem Jack’s soul.
Broken Ivy
Ivy Frost Series book 1
With the sudden death of her twin brother at the hands of vampires, Ivy Frost vows revenge on the creatures of the night. Her vow transforms her from a young woman in polite Victorian England to a vampire hunter, stalking the nights. Shortly after her change, she is sent to a small northern town, where she discovers perils and pain she never imagined possible. The town of Warton is home to master vampire, Sir Vincent Sheldrake, who Ivy encounters shortly after arriving. They must work together despite their differences to combat a greater threat to the town; a cruel and twisted vampire with his own plans for vengeance. Her structured notions of good and evil deteriorate as she finds kindness and love where she did not expect it, and experiences the wickedness of humans; the very people she had vowed to protect. From haunting cemeteries to inside the walls of Bedlam Asylum, Ivy discovers the life of a vampire hunter is not as simple as she once thought. But the discovery may not be in time to save those who need her from a grave of their own.
Raven's Blood
Blackmailed by a corrupt prince, fugitive Raven finds herself thrown into a plot of dangerous espionage. A magically gifted dancer in a world where high numbers of the population have heightened talents, Raven has too often found herself in the wrong place at the wrong time. Her past has given her the intelligence, cunning, and strength to make her the ideal spy for a dangerous mission. With the threat of war between her country and the neighbouring lands growing daily, she is forced to travel into a hostile country posing as a Countess.By her side is Captain of Crown Intelligence, Petyr Wolfsbane, a rigid man, playing the role of Count to her Countess. Together they embark to charm the enemy court and win the favour of the royal family. But they soon discover that there are more dangers at court than expected. Familiar faces could betray everything, and the threat of torture and death ever present.Both Raven and Petyr suffer through battles and the fatigue of living a lie. They sacrifice themselves for one another throughout their journey, bearing the scars that come with love and war.
Will of the Magic Realm
When a dragon attacks his home, Will barely escapes with his life. Fleeing from the beast, he runs into the forest, unknowingly crossing the line between our world and the Magic Realm. In the Magic Realm he meets Myles, and elf boy his own age. Together, they discover that Will has a magical connection to the dragon, who is terrorizing both realms, and begin a quest to track down the beast before he can do more harm.Their quest to find the dragon puts them in constant danger, as they navigate a world that is both beautiful and deadly. Beset by goblins, cunning fairies, and the undead, their path weaves through the haunting underside of the Magic Realm. They are not the only ones interested in finding the dragon, forcing them to move quickly, with time and enemies nipping at their heals. But to protect both worlds from another attack, they face the dangers, despite their fears.This is a fast-paced and atmospheric story of adventure, humor, and found family. The story explores the bonds that are forged through friendship, sacrifice, and bravery.
Where to find my books
At some awesome indie bookstores, including:
~ Dartmouth Book Exchange (Dartmouth)
~ Fluffy Cat Books (Sackville)
~ Readers' Haven (Windsor)
~ Once Upon A Book Shoppe (Tatamagouche)
~ The Happy Duck Bookshop (Truro)
~ Teapothecary (Halifax)
Upcoming Events
Booktober Fest
Oct 3, 11:00-3:00, Halifax Central Library
