There’s a very specific kind of thrill that comes with finally releasing something you’ve poured yourself into—and right now, I’m right in the middle of it. My new book, Mr 2 Out of 10, is officially out in the world, and honestly? I’m equal parts excited, relieved, and slightly in disbelief.
This story has lived in my head for a long time. It started with a spark, as they all do. A concert pianist and an out of work actress, perfect for each other but from such different backgrounds that you feel like it could never work. It was an idea that wouldn’t leave me alone, and slowly turned into something layered, messy, emotional, and (I hope) completely addictive.
At the heart of Mr 2 Out of 10 is Bo Armstrong, a live-in carer who never expected to have anything more than a temporary place in Sir Geoffrey’s grand house. She knew the deal. When he died, everything would go to his nephew.
And it does… well, mostly.
Max Fitzroy inherits the house. But the garden? The prime, development-ready land worth millions? That goes to Bo.
Which is where things get complicated for them both.
Max is furious. In his eyes, Bo had no right to his inheritance. He’s absolutely convinced she manipulated his uncle. Bo, on the other hand, sees Max as everything she dislikes: entitled, arrogant, and far too comfortable getting exactly what he wants.
Now they’re stuck living under the same roof, locked in a situation neither of them would ever choose.
And if that wasn’t enough? They already have history. Because months before any of this, in a moment that was equal parts reckless and unavoidable, they crossed a line neither of them has managed to forget. So now every argument has an edge, and every glance lingers a little too long. Every accidental touch feels anything but accidental.
And the real problem? The longer they’re forced together, the harder it becomes to tell what’s anger… and what’s something else entirely.
Writing this book was such a ride. It breezed out of my mind in eight weeks. I wanted tension you could feel, characters who clash as much as they connect, and that delicious, frustrating push-and-pull where you’re not quite sure whether they’re going to kiss or completely destroy each other.
And, as with all my novels, there are a few little Easter eggs tucked away in the story, tiny details and moments inspired by my own life. Some are subtle, some a bit more obvious (if you know what to look for), and they make this book feel even more personal to me.
More than anything, I’m just excited for people to dive into Bo and Max’s world. I really hope readers feel the tension, the conflict, the chemistry, and all the chaos in between. This book means a lot to me. And seeing it finally out there? That’s a feeling I won’t forget anytime soon, for many reasons.
Mr 2 Out of 10 is out now—and I honestly can’t wait for you to experience it.