Genre: Women's Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Rom-Com
Release Date: October 20, 2026
Before she was a rock star’s wife, she was a girl learning to love, feel, and choose.
Cassandra "Cassie" Economos has four loves: There's Kurt Cobain, a permanent fixture on her bedroom wall and in her teenage heart. Then there’s her friends. Oh, and let's not forget her big, fat, gloriously dysfunctional Greek family. And simmering beneath it all is a burning desire to escape to Chicago.
Cassie's about to add another item to her list: boys. There's just one Mount Everest-sized problem. Cassie’s strictly forbidden to date. Determined to break free from the shackles of her family’s rules, Cassie embarks on a hilarious and often cringe-worthy journey into the world of dating and learns how to navigate the complexities of love, friendship, and identity.
From the blush of first love to the sting of betrayal, Cassandra’s journey is one of self-discovery and emotional evolution. Every choice she makes brings her closer to the woman she’s destined to become and the love story that will define her life.
With a quirky cast of friends cheering her on, will Cassie be able to balance her family’s expectations while discovering her true self?
Girls Don’t Stay Innocent, the
first book in the Misadventures of Modern Womanhood series, follows Cassandra
during her high school years, a time of first love, rebellion and confusion.
For readers who love emotional women’s fiction with a sensual edge, the
Misadventures of Modern Womanhood series spans one woman’s life from youth to
maturity and every heartbreak and triumph in between.
ALSO IN SERIES
Purchase Link
Available November 17, 2026
College freedom. Passion, heartbreak, and finding out who you really are.
Cassandra "Cassie" Economos is starting fresh, but navigating the waters of college dating can be tricky, especially with Kelly, her former majorette teammate, pushing her to step into the dating scene. When Cassie reluctantly dips her toes back in, she discovers that sometimes the search for love can feel like an endless rock ballad of disappointment.
After a string of lackluster romances, epic failures, awkward encounters, and enough cringe-worthy moments to fuel a thousand therapy sessions, fate finally introduces her to a seemingly perfect match. But there has to be a catch, right?
As Cassandra navigates heartbreak, temptation and loss, she begins to realize that attraction doesn’t always equal connection and love doesn’t fix what’s broken inside. With music as her anchor and her ambition burning bright, she’s building a life that’s truly her own even if it means shattering the illusion of “Mr. Right.”
College Sweethearts Peak Too
Early, the second book in the Misadventures of Modern Womanhood series, is a
raw, emotional coming-of-age romance about self-discovery, independence and the
courage it takes to grow up. For readers who love emotional women’s fiction
with a sensual edge, the Misadventures of Modern Womanhood series spans one
woman’s life from youth to maturity and every heartbreak and triumph in
between.
Purchase Link
Available December 15, 2026
She fell for the man behind the music.
One year. No dates. After experiencing heartbreak, Cassandra "Cassie" Economos needed time to focus on herself. When her mundane routine begins to gnaw at her spirit, she accepts an invitation to a Fourth of July cookout and steps out of her comfort zone. Little does she know, it’s not just the sizzling burgers that will ignite her summer.
Enter Nat Hardwick, the magnetic frontman and lead guitarist of an up-and-coming metal band. With his ridiculously long sideburns and piercing gaze, he’s everything Cassie thought she didn’t want. He’s so, so not her type. But in one electric moment, their worlds collide, casting a spell neither can resist, and sparks fly faster than fireworks.
But life in the spotlight isn’t as glamorous as it seems. As Cassandra’s world expands, so do the risks to her heart, her future, and her sense of self. When the tour bus rolls in and the glittering lights beckon Nat away, Cassie must confront the shadows of their burgeoning romance. Can love survive Nat's relentless tour schedule, screaming fans and distance, or will their connection fade like the echoes of a last encore?
He
Sang My Name, book three in the Misadventures of Modern Womanhood series, is a
seductive, emotionally charged story about chasing dreams, finding identity and
the price of loving someone who lives in the spotlight. For readers who love
emotional women’s fiction with a sensual edge, the Misadventures of Modern
Womanhood series spans one woman’s life from youth to maturity and every
heartbreak and triumph in between.
Purchase Link
Available January 19, 2027
The fame was his. The chaos was hers.
Cassandra Hardwick has everything she thought she wanted — friendship, family, and a marriage to one of music’s biggest names. But between her husband’s touring schedule, being a part-time single mom, and her own fading identity, she begins to wonder if “having it all” means losing herself in the process.
As Cassandra navigates the hilarious, messy, and utterly unpredictable world of motherhood, she learns that being a mom doesn’t erase desire. But just when Cassie starts to get comfortable in her new role, a surprise drops like a power chord from hell. Let's face it, life is a song, and sometimes it's a little off key. But that's what makes it worth singing along.
The
Truth About Rock Star Wives, book four in the Misadventures of Modern Womanhood
series, is a raw, deeply emotional story about love, sacrifice, and
rediscovering who you are when the world already thinks it knows. For readers
who love emotional women’s fiction with a sensual edge, the Misadventures of
Modern Womanhood series spans one woman’s life from youth to maturity and every
heartbreak and triumph in between.
Available February 16, 2027
Marriage doesn’t end the romance — it rewrites it.
Cassandra "Cassie" Hardwick thought she had it all figured out. Her husband, Nat, the talented frontman of Dramatic Sneezer, was finally spending more time at home!
Their passion reignites in ways that are both intoxicating and complicated. But when a single miscounted day leads to an unexpected pregnancy, Cassandra’s carefully balanced world tilts. Instead of romantic weekends, Cassie must once again navigate the collision of desire, responsibility and identity. Her love for Nat runs deep, but so does her fear of losing herself in the process.
Will she find the balance between her duties as a mom, a writer, and a devoted wife?
Things
Celebrity Wives Never Say, book five in the Misadventures of Modern Womanhood
series, is a powerful, emotional, and deeply human exploration of marriage,
motherhood, and the messy reality of lasting love that reminds readers that
even in the chaos of real life, there’s beauty — and passion — in imperfection.
Every family looks perfect — until you live inside it.
Cassandra Hardwick thinks she finally has her life under control until her sister-by-another-mother, Shawna, embarks on a journey to uncover her birth family. Being the supportive BFF she is, Cassie decides to spit in a tube, too. Thinking she'll maybe discover a distant cousin, Cassie's blindsided by results that will challenge everything she thought she knew about her own identity.
As the truth unravels, Cassandra must confront questions she never imagined asking about her past, her family and the life she’s built. With her children growing more independent and her marriage stretched thin by fame and distance, she struggles to protect the people she loves while facing the reality that family can be both a blessing and a mystery.
Meanwhile, Cassie and her rock star hubby, Nat, must navigate the angsty, hormone laden wild ride of their children’s growing pains.
The
Lies We Learn, book six in the Misadventures of Modern Womanhood series, is a
deeply emotional exploration of identity, motherhood, and the secrets that can
shake even the strongest families. For readers who love emotional women’s
fiction with a sensual edge, the Misadventures of Modern Womanhood series spans
one woman’s life from youth to maturity and every heartbreak and triumph in
between.
What happens when a rock star’s wife faces her toughest gig yet: family life in lockdown?
Cassandra Hardwick’s world shrinks to four walls when she’s stuck under one roof with a rock star husband, two pets and four restless kids for the foreseeable future. Remember concerts? Music festivals? Yeah, Cassie’s husband Nat, does, too. Now, instead of serenading screaming fans, Nat’s instituted a strict safety bubble. The kids are stuck inside doing remote learning. Plus, let’s not forget the great toilet paper shortage of 2020.
Cassandra chronicles the chaos, humor, exhaustion and strange beauty of being trapped with the people who matter most while fear and uncertainty envelop the world. But isolation forces truths to surface. Are Nat’s touring days behind him? What’s going on with their daughter’s boyfriend? And will life ever be the same?
Join the Hardwicks as they navigate the hilarious, heartwarming, and occasionally hair-pulling realities of life in lockdown. From Zoom meetings gone wrong to family game nights that devolve into epic battles of wills, get ready to laugh, cry, and maybe even recognize a little bit of your own experience. Because let's face it, we all went a little bit crazy in 2020. The Hardwicks just did it with more guitars and slightly better hair.
Love
in Quarantine, book seven in the Misadventures of Modern Womanhood series, is a
raw, emotional, and deeply relatable exploration of love, loyalty and survival
when life as we know it changes overnight. For readers who love emotional
women’s fiction with a sensual edge, the Misadventures of Modern Womanhood
series spans one woman’s life from youth to maturity and every heartbreak and
triumph in between.
Purchase Link
Available May 18, 2027
They survived fame and family drama, but can Cassandra and Nat survive parenting teenagers?
Cassandra "Cassie" and Nat Hardwick face their biggest challenge yet: parenthood in midlife. Their children are growing fast, testing limits and chasing fame in their own ways.
Megan is diving headfirst into her first serious relationship, and Cassie desperately clings to the last vestiges of her daughter's innocence.
Joshua's decided that strumming a guitar is far more appealing than, say, algebra. He's formed a band, naturally. And he's also discovered girls.
Sweet, precocious Sophie officially enters the wonderful world of puberty, and Cassie feels a little like she's aged approximately 75 years overnight.
And then there's Matthew, the baby of the family. Cassie's trying to savor every last moment of his childhood, knowing that soon, he'll be trading in his dinosaur toys for… well, probably a guitar. It's genetic, after all.
In
Famous Parent Problems, the moving, emotional conclusion to the Misadventures
of Modern Womanhood series, is filled with humor, heartbreak and redemption and
proves that every stage of life has its own rhythm. Because in the world of
rock and roll, anything is possible. Even surviving parenthood. (Although, some
days, it feels like a miracle.)
COMPANION BOOKS
Sometimes the greatest surprises come wrapped in love.
Cassandra "Cassie" Economos finds herself at a crossroads as she returns home from college for winter break, pondering the unspoken words that hang between her and her boyfriend, Corey. Corey loves Cassie but can't articulate it, mostly because their lives are heading in opposite directions.
Meanwhile, Cassie's cousin Phil, plans to propose to his girlfriend, Jennifer, but must navigate family expectations and thwart their well-meaning but intrusive plans. Jennifer adores Phil, but she's starting to suspect his family views outweigh her wishes.
Told
from four perspectives, Not Just Another Dysfunctional Christmas is a heartfelt
story of young love and friendship set during College Sweethearts Peak Too
Early, book two in the Misadventures of Modern Womanhood series. For readers
who love emotional women’s fiction with a sensual edge, the Misadventures of
Modern Womanhood series spans one woman’s life from youth to maturity and every
heartbreak and triumph in between.
Purchase Link
Available December 15, 2026
The holidays bring more than just tinsel — they bring the truth.
Cassandra is blissfully in love with Nat, her rock star boyfriend, but her family’s judgment threatens to ruin the holidays before they even begun. Nat is on the road, crafting a heartfelt surprise to prove just how much Cassie means to him and that his heart only beats for her.
Meanwhile, Cassie's cousin Phil is wrestling with his own holiday drama. His wife, Jennifer, faces a different kind of reunion when the father who abandoned her a decade ago suddenly wants back in her life.
Told
from four perspectives, What Happened This Christmas explores what happens when
family expectations collide with the messy reality of love, forgiveness and
rediscovered connections. Set during He Sang My Name, book three in the
Misadventures of Modern Womanhood series. For readers who love emotional
women’s fiction with a sensual edge, the Misadventures of Modern Womanhood
series spans one woman’s life from youth to maturity and every heartbreak and
triumph in between.
The holidays are joyful … until they aren’t.
A collection of three short stories prove the holidays are both a blessing and a headache!
First, new parents Cassandra and Nat Hardwick find their world turned upside down when their 11-month-old gets sick. Forget sugar plums. Visions of fever reducers and frantic web searches dance in their heads. Will they survive their first holiday parenting experience?
Then, a fender-bender of festive frustration plagues Phil and Jennifer. Suddenly, visions of sugarplums are replaced with insurance adjusters and rental car agreements. Can they salvage their holiday spirit, or will this accident turn into a full-blown catastrophe?
Finally, Vanessa and Brandon grapple with the most terrifying holiday monster of all: credit card debt. Between three growing kids and unexpected bills, their spending has spiraled out of control. Will they be facing a mountain of bills bigger than Santa’s sack?
Told
from multiple perspectives, Tinsel & Tears, set during The Truth About Rock
Star Wives, book four in the Misadventures of Modern Womanhood series, is a
glimpse into the holiday struggles every family faces, wrapped in the warmth
and wit that define the Misadventures of Modern Womanhood series.
Some gifts can’t be wrapped — and some wounds can’t be ignored.
As the twinkling lights of the holiday season approach, the Economos family is anything but merry. Matriarch Daria Economos finds herself grappling with her husband’s betrayal, her heart heavy with hurt.
Eldest son Chris struggles to keep his fractured family from falling apart and rallies his siblings for a heartfelt mission to transform their mother’s holiday into something special. He envisions a Norman Rockwell painting come to life, complete with caroling, a perfectly trimmed tree, and a family dinner where everyone smiles politely and pretends their lives aren't crumbling faster than a gingerbread house in a hurricane.
Of course, things don't exactly go according to plan and, as Christmas approaches, the family learns that bridging emotional gaps and forgiveness don’t come easily. Get ready for a heartwarming holiday adventure filled with dysfunctional family dynamics and the enduring power of love even during the most challenging of times.
Told
from multiple perspectives, We Were Supposed to Be Merry, set during The Lies
We Learn, book six in the Misadventures of Modern Womanhood series, explores
the power of grace, the strength of sibling bonds, and the healing that only
time, and family, can bring. For readers who love emotional women’s fiction
with a sensual edge, the Misadventures of Modern Womanhood series spans one
woman’s life from youth to maturity and every heartbreak and triumph in
between.
Thank you very much for sharing the series with your readers.
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