
Every week, Christine and Salt interview the Badass Woman of the Week, celebrating women who've conquered challenges and emerged stronger. The honoree receives an empowering B Badass bracelet from The Power to B and is showcased on-air Fridays at 7:15 AM with Christine and Salt.
This week’s Badass Woman of the Week is Megan Collins, a Manchester-based author who has mastered the art of keeping readers on the edge of their seats. With five psychological thrillers to her name, Collins has made a name for herself in the literary world—her latest novel, Cross My Heart, is already generating buzz as a must-read thriller with a dark, romantic twist.
Why Megan Collins is a Total Badass
📚 She’s a bestselling thriller author—and her books just keep getting better.
🔍 She dives deep into research to make every twist feel real.
🔥 She’s proving Connecticut has some of the best thriller writers around!
More About Cross My Heart
The novel follows Rosie Lachlan, a heart transplant recipient who becomes obsessed with her donor’s husband, believing their shared heart means they are destined to be together. The New York Times calls it a “playful crossbreeding of a rom-com and a domestic thriller.” If you love dark, twisty, and psychological stories, this one’s for you!
Where to Get Your Copy
📍 Support local indie bookstores! Grab Cross My Heart at River Bend Bookshop in West Hartford or Glastonbury.
Christine’s Book Club Pick!
Not only is Megan our Badass Woman of the Week, but Cross My Heart is also Christine’s March Book Club pick! We’ll be discussing it all month long, so grab your copy and join the conversation!