Jennifer Raines
Jennifer is a dreamer and an optimist, writing contemporary romances which are a delicious cocktail of mutual respect, passion and loyalty.
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Winter Austin
As a Note, I do not use AI in any way to write my books. Lots a sweat equity goes into my writing, not computer generated.
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Winter Austin perpetually answers the question: “were you born in the winter?” with a flat “nope.” Having returned to her hometown, Winter has stepped into the chaotic world of a full-time wife, mom, author, and employee.
A lifelong Mid-West gal, Winter rediscovered her love of her beloved Iowa with its hot summers and snowy winters. She grew up listening to the captivating stories told by relatives around the table or a campfire. Since becoming a published author, she learned a mindset of a glass half-empty personality makes for a perfect suspense/thriller author. Taking her ability to verbally spin a vivid and detailed -
Belinda Williams
Belinda Williams is an award-winning Australian author who writes romantic comedy and romantic suspense featuring good guys. She’s occasionally tempted by bad boys, but prefers to write strong women characters and men with big hearts.
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Tam DeRudder Jackson
Tam DeRudder Jackson’s love of all things Celtic led her to write the Talisman Series. Steeped in Celtic mythology, these steamy, fated mates, paranormal romance adventures are set in the mountains of Tam’s native Montana and the Highlands of Scotland. Rogue, the most recent book in the series, was named a best romance of 2022 by the Independent Book Review.
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An avid fan of rock music, Tam never misses a chance to see a live show, especially if it’s Shinedown, one of her favorite bands. Her love of rock music inspired her contemporary rock star Balefire Series, a sexy fun ride following the lives and loves of the members of a fictional mega-band. Readers of this series consistently give the books five-star reviews.
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Krysten Lindsay Hager
I write YA and contemporary novels with hope, humor and happily ever afters, as well as dealing with self-doubt and finding where you belong.
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Rowan Rossler
Welcome to Rowan Rossler Romance! Home of BIG FEELS™️
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I'm a hopeless romantic with a simple goal: to make the world a brighter place one love story at a time.
Every writer sprinkles their brand of DNA magic into stories, and since I love to cook, this is how I create my romance tales:
It all starts with BIG FEELS™️ Stirred in are emotional stakes and complicated relationships. And the finishing touches are smart, fierce characters unafraid to mix intimacy with ambition.
Love at first bite never tasted so good!
Reading Order of My Books
THE HUSTLERS SERIES
The Cruiser
The Challenger
The Closer
THE TRENTON TROUBLEMAKERS
My Grape Crush
My Cherry Duet
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Denise Devine
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I'm a USA Today bestselling author of sweet romance, but I'll read anything if it's good. I live in Minnesota with my husband, Steve, who is a travel agent, and three naughty puddy-tats, Chip, Dale & Babygirl. I love to travel and have been to places like Central America, Europe and the Middle East, but at the end of the day, there is no place like home and my own bed--even if I do have to share it with my cats.
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R. Weir
Award-winning Author R Weir lives in the Mile-High City with his family, where the Rocky Mountain High isn't always achieved with an herbal substance. When not glued to the computer, he relaxes by enjoying the outdoors and traveling in his motorhome. His writing delves into genres with gritty investigators exploring mystery, crime, suspense, and thrills, with involved plots and unexpected twists. Featuring former US Marshal Hunter Divine, a dire, determined man searching for salvation in his broken life. Private eye Jarvis Mann is tough and snarky, with as many faults as virtues. And his newest series featuring retired police officer Donnie Steel and his K-9 companion, Kogel. Characters exhibiting traces of his sense of humor, though he’s n
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J.L. Sullivan
J. L. Sullivan writes young adult novels inspired by gritty urban environments and the fantastical tales that percolate within abandoned buildings and desolate alleys. He began his writing journey in high school with a local newspaper before venturing into creating writing in college where he found himself lost in contemporary stories with magic summering just underneath the surface. His debut novel, From Brick & Darkness, is a dark reimagining of an ancient myth that won multiple awards following its spring 2022 release, with its sequel, From Ash & Darkness, out in 2025. He currently lives in St. Louis with his wife, two daughters, and a dog named Princess Penelope Picklesworth.
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Mark Nolan
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Mark Nolan is the author of the Jake Wolfe thriller series.
Book 1: Dead Lawyers Don't Lie
Book 2: Vigilante Assassin
Book 3, Killer Lawyer
Book 4: San Diego Dead
Book 5: Deadly Weapon
Book 6: Key West Dead
Book 7: Mission Target
Book 8: Sea of Death
And an FBI thriller titled, The Girl Who Escaped.
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T.J. Beach
T.J. lives in Perth, Western Australia, with his long-suffering life partner.
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Their children bailed out years ago, but grandchildren can sometimes be persuaded to visit.
His book production is now into double figures. He's hoping to learn the secret soon.
T.J. writes odd couple buddy detective, cozy and romance mysteries, and occasionally dabbles with military action adventure stories.
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N.L. Holmes
N.L. Holmes is the pen name of a professional archaeologist who received her doctorate from Bryn Mawr College. She has excavated in Greece and in Israel, and taught ancient history and humanities at the university level for many years. She has always had a passion for books, and in childhood, she and her cousin (also a writer today) used to write stories for fun.
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Paulette Stout
Paulette Stout is the fearless author of fast paced contemporary fiction about women finding their voices, being heard, and embracing love. With Paulette’s books, readers get bingeable prose, relatable characters and compelling stories that keep pages turning.
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Her 17 book award recognitions span her titles—Love, Only Better, What We Never Say, and What Eyes Can't See—adding to her three media industry awards, including a MediaWeek All-Star.
You can usually find Paulette rearranging words into pleasing patterns while wearing grammar t-shirts at her home in Acton, Massachusetts.
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Sara Vinduska
Originally from Kansas,Sara Vinduska is a romantic suspense author and aspiring farmer in Wyoming. Her other passions include yoga, soap making, good red wine, and K-State football.
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R. Weir
Award-winning Author R Weir lives in the Mile-High City with his family, where the Rocky Mountain High isn't always achieved with an herbal substance. When not glued to the computer, he relaxes by enjoying the outdoors and traveling in his motorhome. His writing delves into genres with gritty investigators exploring mystery, crime, suspense, and thrills, with involved plots and unexpected twists. Featuring former US Marshal Hunter Divine, a dire, determined man searching for salvation in his broken life. Private eye Jarvis Mann is tough and snarky, with as many faults as virtues. And his newest series featuring retired police officer Donnie Steel and his K-9 companion, Kogel. Characters exhibiting traces of his sense of humor, though he’s n
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Brooke May
Brooke lives in North Central Wyoming with her husband she affectionately refers to as the warden, their two wild and crazy boys, and her yellow lab, Timber.
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When she doesn't have her nose in a good story, Brooke enjoys spending as much time as she can outside. Walking around town, fishing, hunting, hiking, and messing around the mountains, Brooke loves the great outdoors which shows up quite a bit in her works.
Brooke has been writing and telling stories since she was old enough to get someone to sit and listen to her, mainly being her best friend. She started off posting fanfictions and then decided to publish when she was on maternity leave with her youngest. A year later My Cowboy came out.
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Anise Storm
Anise Storm is a USA Today Bestselling author of Contemporary and Dark Romance.
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A Southern transplant, Anise is married with children. She has a love of football, shoes, and tall, dark heroes. When not spending time with family or traveling, she can be found either curled up with a good book or writing. -
Marika Ray
Marika is a USA Today bestselling author writing steamy RomComs to make your heart explode and bring a smile to your face. She lives by the beach and posts a delightful number of hot lifeguard pictures.
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Courtney Konstantin
As a child, Courtney always had aspirations of being a writer. She participated in journalism in school. At home, she wrote short stories, poetry and filled diary pages. Somewhere along the line becoming an adult took priority over her writing and she went to work in business operations.
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Now as a mother to three beautiful children, she tells them all the time to follow their dreams, be whatever they want. Those lessons reminded her how much she loved writing. She finally opened the door to making writing a real priority in her life.
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Libby Kay
Libby Kay lives in the city in the heart of the Midwest with her husband. When she’s not writing, Libby loves reading romance novels of any kind. Stories of people falling in love nourish her soul. Contemporary or Regency, sweet or hot, as long as there is a happily ever after—she’s in love!
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When not surrounded by books, Libby can be found baking in her kitchen, binging true crime shows, or on the road with her husband—traveling as far as their bank account will allow.
Writing is a solitary job, and Libby loves to hear from readers. Reach out, ask questions, and review her stories anytime. She’d love to hear from you.
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T.J. Beach
T.J. lives in Perth, Western Australia, with his long-suffering life partner.
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Their children bailed out years ago, but grandchildren can sometimes be persuaded to visit.
His book production is now into double figures. He's hoping to learn the secret soon.
T.J. writes odd couple buddy detective, cozy and romance mysteries, and occasionally dabbles with military action adventure stories.
When he’s not slaving at the keyboard, you’ll find him at the beach, on the road to a beach or planning a trip to somewhere nice, with a beach.
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G.K. Brady
G.K. Brady was born in Japan and grew up in Vietnam and Singapore—and many would argue she has yet to grow up.
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Since childhood, all sorts of stories and characters have lived in her imagination, elbowing one another for attention, so she’s finally giving them their voice on the written page.
A writer of contemporary romance, she loves telling tales of the less-than-perfect hero or heroine who transforms with each turn of a page.
G.K. is the proud mom of three grown sons. When she’s not writing, she might be reading, traveling, drinking wine, listening to music, or gardening—sometimes all at once! She currently resides in Colorado with her very patient husband. -
Isobel Reed
Isobel was born and raised in London. While she’s a city girl at heart, she loves daydreaming about running away to a charming small town—though she’s not entirely sure her husband and son would share her enthusiasm for the move. When she’s not writing small-town romantic comedies or growing unhealthily attached to the characters in her books, you can find her reading, chasing after her very active toddler, or attempting to channel her inner domestic goddess in the kitchen (with varying degrees of success).
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Known for her witty dialogue and swoon-worthy small-town heroes, Isobel signed with Inkspell Publishing in 2021. The following year, she released Love Tools, the first book in her four-book Bluestone Series. In early 2024, she launched To -
Paulette Stout
Paulette Stout is the fearless author of fast paced contemporary fiction about women finding their voices, being heard, and embracing love. With Paulette’s books, readers get bingeable prose, relatable characters and compelling stories that keep pages turning.
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Her 17 book award recognitions span her titles—Love, Only Better, What We Never Say, and What Eyes Can't See—adding to her three media industry awards, including a MediaWeek All-Star.
You can usually find Paulette rearranging words into pleasing patterns while wearing grammar t-shirts at her home in Acton, Massachusetts.
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Rowan Rossler
Welcome to Rowan Rossler Romance! Home of BIG FEELS™️
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I'm a hopeless romantic with a simple goal: to make the world a brighter place one love story at a time.
Every writer sprinkles their brand of DNA magic into stories, and since I love to cook, this is how I create my romance tales:
It all starts with BIG FEELS™️ Stirred in are emotional stakes and complicated relationships. And the finishing touches are smart, fierce characters unafraid to mix intimacy with ambition.
Love at first bite never tasted so good!
Reading Order of My Books
THE HUSTLERS SERIES
The Cruiser
The Challenger
The Closer
THE TRENTON TROUBLEMAKERS
My Grape Crush
My Cherry Duet
Book three announced 2026
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Heidi Stark
Heidi Stark writes contemporary dark romance with a twist of danger, desire, and the occasional sports scandal.
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Known for her badass heroines and irresistibly morally grey men, Heidi has captivated readers with 20+ titles, including the gripping Blood and Sand series, the fiery Volcano of Pain, and her highly anticipated new release, Beautiful Terror.
Originally hailing from the lush landscapes of New Zealand, Heidi now calls the U.S. home, where she shares her creative chaos with her feline sidekick, Fang.
When she’s not crafting heart-pounding stories, Heidi is a whirlwind of energy—hitting up barre classes, devouring true crime podcasts, dabbling in roller derby, people-watching, or indulging in her guilty pleasure: reality TV binges. Alway -
Lynne Hancock Pearson
Lynne Hancock Pearson writes fun, flirty, feel-good fiction that simmers at a low heat. She lives near Seattle with two finicky felines and one long-suffering husband. She is a left-handed middle child who grew up in the Great White North and is a proud member of the Métis Nation of Canada.
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Nicole Craig
Nicole Craig lives in Southeastern Wisconsin. She is a devout Milwaukee Brewers fan, mother of four furry feline children, and married to The One. After twenty-five years as a high school English teacher, she decided to retire to spin fantastic tales, travel, and live the ultimate fantasy: reading a book a day until the end of time.
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Hunter Snow
I barely survived my career in the music industry—now I write about it. These days, I live in the Pacific Northwest, spinning contemporary romances inspired by everything I swore I’d never talk about again. Any resemblance to real people, places, or events? Total coincidence. Obviously.
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Anastasia Daniels
Anastasia Daniels has been writing since the third grade when she penned her first story about a leprechaun who lost his pot of gold. Her tales may be a bit spicier now, but her passion for crafting fantasy romances that ignite the imagination and tug at the heartstrings has only grown stronger.
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When she’s not lost in fantasy realms or penning her next snarky heroine, you can find Anastasia binge-watching The Office (for the millionth time), advocating for year-round Pumpkin Spice, or diving into her latest BookTok obsession.
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Noel Bailey
Noel grew up with her nose buried in the worlds of Anne Shirley and Elizabeth Bennet, falling for Gilbert Blythe and Mr. Darcy long before she knew what "dreamy literary hero" even meant. Now, she channels that same love of romance and banter into her own cozy, feel-good stories filled with music, baked goods, and a pinch of magic.
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When she’s not writing, Noel can usually be found reading her way through stacks of romance and fantasy novels, listening to Hozier and Fleetwood Mac, or hiking through fairy tale forests. She believes life is always better with a sprinkle of fairy dust, a perfect cinnamon roll, and a HEA. -
Heidi Stark
Heidi Stark writes contemporary dark romance with a twist of danger, desire, and the occasional sports scandal.
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Known for her badass heroines and irresistibly morally grey men, Heidi has captivated readers with 20+ titles, including the gripping Blood and Sand series, the fiery Volcano of Pain, and her highly anticipated new release, Beautiful Terror.
Originally hailing from the lush landscapes of New Zealand, Heidi now calls the U.S. home, where she shares her creative chaos with her feline sidekick, Fang.
When she’s not crafting heart-pounding stories, Heidi is a whirlwind of energy—hitting up barre classes, devouring true crime podcasts, dabbling in roller derby, people-watching, or indulging in her guilty pleasure: reality TV binges. Alway -
Nicole Craig
Nicole Craig lives in Southeastern Wisconsin. She is a devout Milwaukee Brewers fan, mother of four furry feline children, and married to The One. After twenty-five years as a high school English teacher, she decided to retire to spin fantastic tales, travel, and live the ultimate fantasy: reading a book a day until the end of time.
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Glede Browne Kabongo
Gledé Browne Kabongo is a multiple award-winning author of unputdownable psychological thrillers about resilient women who navigate dark secrets, deadly lies, and impossible choices.
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Her novels, characterized by their strong emotional core, heart-pounding suspense, and jaw- dropping twists include: The Forbidden Heiress, A Game of Malice, Our Wicked Lies, Fool Me Twice, Conspiracy of Silence, and the Fearless series.
Readers have described Gledé’s work as "unbelievably addictive," "brilliant," "captivating," "unputdownable," "spellbinding," "deliciously duplicitous," and "haunting and complex."
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Slave to a dog-pack of five and the slowest computer ever that she calls "Dave", Stephanie writes Dirty Stories with Underdog Heroes revolving around Social Taboos. You’ll find her strolling the twenty-seven-acre property in Central Texas she, her main squeeze, and her dog-pack owns when she isn’t writing.
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Cori Cooper
Story-obsessed author with more books than bookshelves.
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Most days you'll find me in my favorite fluffy chair with a computer on my lap, a dog at my feet, a ridiculous number of crazy cats reeking havoc, and my favoritest family milling around.
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Kimberly Mullins
Kimberly Mullins is the author of a series of books called “Notebook Mysteries”. She also writes Adult historical fiction under the name K. R. Mullins. She holds a BS in biology and a Masters in business. Her favorite classes were in history. She lives in Texas with her husband and son. When she is not writing she works as a Process Safety Engineer at a large chemical company. You can connect with her on her website at kimberlymullinsauthor.com, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
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Mary Evanson Bleckwehl
This successful indie author grew up in a large family on a dairy farm in northeast Iowa. She loved books of all kinds but especially mysteries. As a parent and elementary teacher, Bleckwehl collected all kinds of stories for "writing material" and puts them to good use in her children's books: HENRY! YOU'RE LATE AGAIN! and HENRY! YOU'RE HUNGRY AGAIN? Both are gold MCA (Mom's Choice Awards) recipients for humor. The two HENRY books have earned a total of nine awards.
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Bleckwehl introduced readers to a new character in her 2018 release, CLAIRE'S HAIR. It debuts the wild and woolly-haired Claire and the laughter her hair brings to Claire and her BFF, Albert. When Albert gets sick, Claire gets her "big hairy idea" to bring back the laughter. Cla -
Rebecca Bischoff
Rebecca Bischoff is the author of five books including: "The French Impressionist," a contemporary YA novel, "The Grave Digger," a middle grade historical fiction mystery set in the Civil War era, "Hole in the Rock," a humorous middle grade novel, and "Streets of Shadow," a historical YA mystery set in 17th century Scotland. Both "The Grave Digger" and "Hole in the Rock" were honored as finalists in the Best Book Awards for 2019 and 2021, respectively. "Streets of Shadow" was recently honored with a silver medal in the Reader's Choice Awards of 2023. A new historical middle grade novel, "The Summer of Mud," is being released in May, 2024. Rebecca is an avid reader, Netflix binge-watcher and chocolate eater. She lives in Idaho with her famil
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Cambria Williams
Cambria Williams believes that storytelling is limitless, timeless, and transformative. Cambria writes fantasy fiction and contemporary young adult fiction that emphasize the magic of hope and the strength of love. She is the award-winning author of The Befallen, Book 1 of The Unsung and the Wolf Duology, which won the 2024 Bronze Quill Award and the 2024 Fantasy Finalist Award for the Next Generation Indie Book Awards. Cambria loves traveling, reading, and taking walks with her husband and dog. She has an MFA in Writing and lives in Utah. Visit Cambria online at cambriawilliams.com.
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Isabella Hargreaves
Award-winning, bestselling author Isabella Hargreaves is a historian by day and an author in her spare time. She writes Romance through the Ages, with a story to tell from the Regency era to tenth century England, and Australia in the 1920s. She loves writing about strong heroines finding the men to match them. Isabella lives in Brisbane, Australia, where she's butler to three moggies. When she's not reading and writing, Isabella loves horse-riding and scenic walks. She dreams of an around-the-world trip to indulge these passions.
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1st, 2022 Romance Writers of Australia Romantic Book of the Year (novella category) for The Wallflower's Christmas Surprise.
1st, 2018 Romance Writers of New Zealand Koru Award (novella category) for Runaway Christm -
Sara Vinduska
Originally from Kansas,Sara Vinduska is a romantic suspense author and aspiring farmer in Wyoming. Her other passions include yoga, soap making, good red wine, and K-State football.
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Nanette Littlestone
Nanette Littlestone’s emotional stories take the reader on a journey of the heart. An award-winning novelist and gourmet, Nanette believes in happily ever after. Her pragmatic side realizes that most people don’t live fairy tale lives, so her stories explore the struggles we face, the plans that backfire, the heart-wrenching decisions we have to make, plus the joy, the delight, the happiness when we courageously embrace our dreams. It’s all about the love, and good food. She's the author of the historical novel “The Sacred Flame” (set in ancient Rome), the contemporary sequel “Bella Toscana,” the underwater YA fantasy "The Heart of Everything," and the first two books in the Irish romance series "For the Love of Brigid" and "Sweet Dreams by
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