Overview
I've edited at Entangled Publishing, HarperCollins/Harlequin, and am now at Penguin Random House. This has given me insight in both the print and digital romance worlds. I will always have a soft spot for paranormal, suspense, and contemporary romance.
I strongly believe that editing is less of a "do as I say" job and more of a partnership. No two editors will have the exact same editorial ideas for a manuscript, so it is key for an author to find the right match for their manuscript. The magic happens when an author and editor can work together to fuse the best of both the author's vision and the editor's expertise. I'm happy to do editorial assessments and/or developmental edits.
AWARDS
* Playing Doctor by Jan Meredith, 2014 HOLT Medallion Award of Merit for Best Novella and First Book
* Desert Heat by Merline Lovelace, 2016 RITA nominee for Best Romance Novella
* Temporary Wife Temptation by Jayci Lee, one of Oprah Magazine's ’s best romance novels of 2020
Please note that the below list of books is in no way a full list of all the titles/authors I've worked with, but are several notable examples from a variety of romance subgenres. If you have any specific questions, please feel free to reach out.
When requesting a quote, if possible, please include the following:
- The full manuscript
- What genre/subgenre this falls under
- What sort of edit you need (editorial assessment and/or developmental edit) - please note that I am NOT a copyeditor or a proofreader.
- What your goals are/what market you want to target (self publish vs Big 5 vs small press, etc.)
I strongly believe that editing is less of a "do as I say" job and more of a partnership. No two editors will have the exact same editorial ideas for a manuscript, so it is key for an author to find the right match for their manuscript. The magic happens when an author and editor can work together to fuse the best of both the author's vision and the editor's expertise. I'm happy to do editorial assessments and/or developmental edits.
AWARDS
* Playing Doctor by Jan Meredith, 2014 HOLT Medallion Award of Merit for Best Novella and First Book
* Desert Heat by Merline Lovelace, 2016 RITA nominee for Best Romance Novella
* Temporary Wife Temptation by Jayci Lee, one of Oprah Magazine's ’s best romance novels of 2020
Please note that the below list of books is in no way a full list of all the titles/authors I've worked with, but are several notable examples from a variety of romance subgenres. If you have any specific questions, please feel free to reach out.
When requesting a quote, if possible, please include the following:
- The full manuscript
- What genre/subgenre this falls under
- What sort of edit you need (editorial assessment and/or developmental edit) - please note that I am NOT a copyeditor or a proofreader.
- What your goals are/what market you want to target (self publish vs Big 5 vs small press, etc.)
Services
Fiction
Contemporary Romance
New Adult
Paranormal Romance
Romantic Comedy
Romantic Suspense
Time Travel Romance
Women's Fiction
Languages
English (US)
Portfolio
A woman on the run seeks sanctuary in a peaceful Pennsylvania Dutch community—and finds a protector in the most unlikely of men…One moment Rachel Hartline is secure in her career and community. The next, she’s in the wrong place at the wrong time—watching her ... read more
Weren't rules made to be broken…? Play-by-the-rules good girl Emily Parker is finally flying free. Literally. After a broken engagement, she's about to live out her wildest dream: getting her pilot's license. With former Air Force pilot Stone Mcallister teachi... read more
Prim and proper art gallery coordinator Elle Walser is no good at seducing men. Heck, she's been throwing hints at her boss for months, but he's completely clueless. Desperate to escape her mother's matchmaking efforts, she comes up with a plan—buy some linger... read more
New danger in Dallas…and what one woman wants to keep hidden! It started with a break-in. Now, after uncovering a priceless treasure hidden in the floor of her wedding catering business, Lilah Castle has a target on her back. A mastermind has made it clear tha... read more
He hired a recruiter to match him with a wife.But the woman he wants is off-limits.CEO Luke Dallas will save his business deal—even if that means marriage! And he hires executive recruiter Danica Novak to be his unconventional matchmaker. The only problem? Bea... read more
Two passion-filled stories from New York Times bestselling author Lindsay McKenna and USA TODAY bestselling author Merline Lovelace! Hidden Heart by Lindsay McKenna After being ambushed in Afghanistan, weapons sergeant Dan Taylor promises a fallen soldier he'l... read more
In the next Cutter's Code romance, a hero with a secret returns home…and goes into rescuer mode… AWOL in times of family tragedy, Walker Cole doesn't expect a warm welcome home. Nor does he expect to see Amy Clark—his sister's nerdy friend who had a mad teen... read more
Story Brooks' fiancé just called off their wedding two weeks before the happy day. As if that isn't bad enough, her semi-estranged father, an infamous NYPD hostage negotiator, has suffered a heart attack. Not wanting to examine her lack of emotion over the bro... read more
She's his only salvationAce Clemmons has wanted Janelle from the moment he first saw her. Taking her captive while he carried out his last hit as a member of Dirty Eleven nearly broke him. Now that he's gone straight, he's back in her life, looking to stake hi... read more
Playing Doctor by Jan MeredithOne night with a sexy stranger is just what the doctor ordered...When a fellow RN predicts Beth Roberts will meet a tall, ripped, and totally lick-o-licious stranger who will fulfill her deepest desires, she laughs it off. Given h... read more
In the Man on a Mission series, a special agent becomes one woman's most dangerous weakness… Bodyguard to the queen of Zakhar, lieutenant Angelina Mateja is unwilling to risk her reputation or her job for US special agent Alec Jones—no matter how sexy and irre... read more
To inherit her fortune, she has three weeks to find a convenient groom… Eva Atraeus must marry. But every suitor is bought off by the will's formidable trustee: Kyle Messena. He has made himself the last available groom! Kyle broke her heart years ago. Now the... read more
She's off-limits…and perfect for him! It was supposed to be easy. Sarah Mcallister was going to flip her late father's house and head back to Colorado for a fresh start. But when her shady contractor gets arrested, taking most of her budget with him, she's at ... read more
Strictly business…or is it? Air force pilot Levi Lambert has seen plenty of danger—but his infant daughter might be the death of him. Fortunately, Levi's found the answer to his sleep-deprived prayers: his next-door neighbor! Carly Gilmore is willing to be his... read more
She's always been off-limits… Former Army Special Forces Sgt. Marco Vieri has never thought of Alyssa Scott as more than his best friend's little sister, but her return home changes that…and challenges him to keep his war-borne demons at bay. Marco's not the s... read more
USA TODAY bestselling authorIn the dark, he kisses her…Not knowing who she really is….When a blackout hits Chicago, billionaire Darius King makes the most of it with an irresistible stranger. But then the lights reveal the woman in his arms is the woman he hat... read more
