The Hidden Threads Between My Books (A Little Peek Behind the Curtain)
One of the things I love most about writing stories is that, over time, they start to feel less like separate books and more like a living world.
If you’ve been reading my work for a while, you may have noticed a few little Easter eggs scattered throughout my stories. A familiar town name. A passing mention of a character. A place that shows up again in an entirely different series. Sometimes the connection is obvious, and sometimes it’s subtle enough that only the most eagle-eyed readers catch it.
And honestly? I love that part.
Because to me, stories don’t exist in isolation. Worlds grow. People cross paths. Places hold history. And sometimes the most interesting connections happen where you least expect them—even between completely different genres.
Let me give you a fun example.
If you’ve read my Motley Crewd Shifters series, then you already know the vibe.
Once upon a time…
Nah, scratch that. These aren’t those kinds of stories.
Yes, there are supernatural creatures.
Yes, there’s magic.
And yes, there’s love.
But there’s also crude behavior, foul language, and more than a few boorish alpha males with questionable manners and extremely possessive instincts. These guys are rough around the edges and proud of it.
The series follows a crew of supernatural misfits trying to navigate fate, loyalty, and the one thing they never thought they’d have a shot at controlling.
Their own destinies.
Because if there’s one thing the Fates love doing, it’s proving that none of us are as in control as we think we are—especially when it comes to love.
Those stories take place in the fictional town of Dry Creek in Barren County, New Jersey, where the supernatural world hides just beneath the surface of everyday life.
Dry Creek is one of those places where strange things happen.
Where danger lurks around the corner.
Where loyalty matters.
And where the family you choose can matter more than the one you were born into.
Or in this case…
the Crew.
But Here’s Where It Gets Fun
My upcoming release Sawyer also takes place in Dry Creek.
That’s right. Same town.
But this time the story isn’t paranormal.
Instead, we’re stepping into the gritty world of Jersey Iron Ranch, where bulls, business deals, and dangerous alliances rule the day.
And at the center of it all is a man who absolutely did not plan on falling for trouble.
Sawyer – A Jersey Iron Ranch Steamy Cowboy Romance
She’s a lil bit of trouble.
He’s a whole lot of man.
Sawyer DeWitt didn’t buy Jersey Iron Ranch to babysit problems.
He bought it to build an empire—champion bulls, champion bloodlines, and the kind of reputation that puts a rancher on the map.
The kind that also puts a target on his back.
All Sawyer needs is time, muscle, and a little luck.
The last thing he needs is Elisabeth Corona.
She calls herself Bit, and trouble seems to follow wherever she goes. Fire in her eyes. A gang at her back. And a sharp tongue that cuts straight through Sawyer’s control.
She’s reckless.
She’s bold.
She’s irresistible.
And when she shows up at his ranch asking for protection, the only thought running through Sawyer’s head is one simple word:
Mine.
Protecting her means striking a dangerous deal with an MC—exactly the kind of muscle Sawyer needs to move his cattle through hostile territory.
Risky.
Necessary.
And the kind of mess he thought he left behind with his special ops team.
But once Sawyer gets a taste of Lil Bit, no amount of bull is going to stop him from claiming the only woman wild enough to make Jersey Iron Ranch feel like home.
Why I Love Doing This
To me, using the same setting across different stories creates something special.
It makes the world feel alive.
Dry Creek isn’t just a location—it’s a place where different kinds of stories unfold. Sometimes supernatural. Sometimes gritty and grounded. Sometimes romantic, sometimes dangerous.
But always connected.
Readers who’ve spent time there before might recognize certain places. Maybe a familiar bar. Maybe a name mentioned in passing. Maybe something subtle that hints the worlds aren’t as separate as they seem.
Those little moments are my way of saying thank you to longtime readers who enjoy spotting the threads.
Now I’m Curious…
Have you ever noticed any of the Easter eggs hidden in my books?
Maybe a character cameo.
Maybe a location popping up again.
Maybe a connection between series you didn’t expect.
I’d love to hear what you’ve spotted.
Because sometimes readers catch things even I forgot I planted.
And honestly, that might be my favorite part of all. 😉
Del mare alla Stella,
C.D. Gorri
