Leslie began her writing career as a stay-at-home-mom. Her life-long love for reading lead to reviewing books for Goodreads, Amazon and Jillian Dodd's Author Blog. Leslie is also the cofounder of The Indie Bookshelf, which hosts yearly author signings, primarily in the Dallas/FT Worth area.

When she is not writing, you will find her lunching with friends, sipping a cup of joe, binging on Netflix or working on a home DIY project.

Leslie lives in Texas with her husband, teenage son and daughter, and two very silly pugs. 

He lifted his eyes to me. I was instantly captivated. He was sheer beauty in his black, hooded cloak. Was he real or just my imagination? It didn't matter. I had to know the mysterious man shrouded in darkness...

Graveyard Watchman

I tighten my grip around his waist, relishing the steady beat of a strong, loving heart. This man is the only person that will remain a constant in my life, and I can no longer depend on how our family used to be. I should have thought about it before now, or at least anticipated some kind of change. I blocked it somehow from my mind, deceiving myself that the demons would stay away. But all the signs were there. I'm sure Dominic knew. Maybe he thought I did too? And now, Samuel and Laila will be taken from me, from us, forever...


"Hi Mama!" Laila calls out, walking toward me as Zack and Victoria enter the room. They smile, giving me a quick nod as they head toward to the table. Samuel is right behind his sister, more reserved, his face going bright when our eyes meet.


I pull away from Dominic and wrap my arms around them both. "Hey you two," I say as Laila tightens her grip around my waist. "Oomph! What's this all about?"


Chapter 98: It Cannot Be