One year ago, I decided to publish my first MM book on my birthday after years of talking myself out of writing one. While I’d written a few MM couples throughout my books, I’d never fully committed to an entirely MM story before. So when I first planned to include this book in the Legacy of Gods series, I was apprehensive and even tried to shove myself back into the MF box I’d built for myself. But I couldn’t ignore how Niko and Bran kept talking to me, and I decided to write their book, even if it was just a little passion project for myself. Little did I know this story would end up consuming many of you as well. I’m blown away by the love Niko and Bran have received—and continue to receive—a whole year after GOF was published. I’m grateful to Niko and Bran for changing my perspective, altering my brain chemistry, and opening the door to adding more MM stories to the Rinaverse. Today, I’m sitting down to write Kiss the Villain, another MM romance featuring Niko’s cousin Gareth and his professor. This one is just as intense as GOF but darker in tone, and once again, I’m finding myself consumed, captivated, and maybe even a little disturbed by their chemistry. And next year, I’m planning another MM story, Tempting Venom, between two unhinged hockey rivals that already has me giddy with excitement. Every one of these, and any upcoming MM stories, owes a debt of gratitude to Niko and Bran for paving the way for this new facet of the ever-expanding
#Rinaverse. Happy anniversary to my babies. Happy Birthday to me. Here’s to many more years of unforgettable stories!
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