I hope you are all ready for a much faster pace with these YouTube releases, because I am officially in high gear. I just put up Secret Crush 10-14.mp4, and it’s a big one—five chapters in total—because I am so determined to get this story out into the world. My ultimate goal is to get this novel finished and available as a full audiobook everywhere, and this 5-chapter chunk is a huge step toward making that happen.
Honestly, life right now is a bit of a whirlwind. If you’ve been following along, you know I’m juggling a full-time job and being a full-time mom, which is a job in itself. On top of that, I’m currently writing two novels, editing a third, raising my kids, and just trying to live life in between. It’s a lot, and sometimes it feels like there aren’t enough hours in the day, especially when my new goal is to get two audiobooks out every single month. That is a faster pace than I have ever attempted, and it means I’m spending hours upon hours just listening to the recordings to make sure everything is perfect. It’s hard work, but I’ve found that listening to the Morgans again is really bringing them back to life for me. It’s like visiting with old friends who refuse to stay quiet, and their energy is exactly what I need to keep pushing forward.
As I’m re-reading and listening, I’ve realized just how deep the roots of this family go. The problems we’re seeing in this new novel actually trace all the way back to the very beginning, to things the hero and heroine weren’t even there for. But Peter, John, Alice, Victoria, Jennifer, and Colt certainly were. It’s been so much fun to play with an old enemy—someone who has been lurking in the shadows while the characters are just now trying to piece the information together on their own. Even the Italian branch of the family got tangled up in it later, but there is something so satisfying about writing characters who are smart enough to think for themselves even when they are walking into a situation they don’t fully understand yet.
Looking ahead, the Morgan world is only getting bigger. Secret Enemy is coming along beautifully, and I’m starting to realize I don’t have that many Morgans left to pair off! I never really planned out the West Coast Cousins, but the more I think about them, the more I think they would be perfect for a series of novellas. Then there’s the question of Aurelia. I have brainstormed her story so many times, and while I’ve liked a lot of the ideas, none of them have grabbed me and made me say “YES!” until now. I actually started a book for her where she opened her own clothing store in a small town, but I just wasn’t sure I loved the guy I paired her with. That’s just how storytelling works sometimes; if the hero isn’t right, the whole thing stalls until the right person walks onto the page.
Right now, my focus is on finishing the series, editing Secret Obsession, and getting those audiobooks out the door. I’m currently deep in the draft for William’s story. For those who don’t know him well yet, he’s a total fish out of water. He grew up blue-collar, so this whole glamorous, high-stakes Morgan lifestyle makes him want to run for the hills. His leading lady has actually been in the series since long before he even knew he was a Morgan, which makes their dynamic so easy and fun to write. He’s facing a massive reckoning with the Morgan name, and it’s been one of the highlights of my writing sessions lately. I’ve also been figuring out where everyone else fits—Jack came to me easily, and Finn decided he’d rather be in New York than Miami, but William is the one really dealing with the weight of the family legacy right now.
I’m also working on a completely different series about a group of friends who aren’t tied to the Morgans at all. It’s been good to go back to my writing roots, back to the feeling I had when I first started and just wanted to be a writer without any expectations. It keeps the ideas fresh. But for today, it’s all about John and Alice. I hope you enjoy these new chapters and the tension that is finally starting to boil over. The audiobooks are coming, the new stories are drafting, and the House of Morgan is just getting started. Thanks for sticking with me through the chaos!
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the author releasing the Morgan audiobooks?
The author is releasing the Morgan audiobooks in chapter chunks on YouTube while working toward publishing full audiobooks on major platforms. The current pace is two audiobooks per month, a faster schedule than previously attempted. Each release involves hours of listening to recordings to ensure quality before uploading, such as the recent Secret Crush chapters 10–14 upload covering five chapters at once.
What is the Morgan series about?
The Morgan series is a multi-generational family saga featuring characters including Peter, John, Alice, Victoria, Jennifer, Colt, and an Italian branch of the family. The storylines involve deep-rooted family problems, hidden enemies lurking in the shadows, and smart characters navigating situations they don’t fully understand. Themes span billionaires, conflict, and complex family dynamics across multiple interconnected novels.
Is it worth listening to earlier Morgan books before starting the newer novels?
Yes, earlier Morgan books provide important backstory for the newer novels. The author notes that problems in the current novel trace back to the very beginning of the series, involving events the main hero and heroine weren’t even present for. Characters like Peter, John, Alice, Victoria, Jennifer, and Colt experienced key moments that directly shape the conflicts unfolding in later installments.
