For years, I consumed every book by Nora Roberts I could find (still do). When I ran out of Roberts’ titles, I devoured Jennifer Crusie. Then came Patricia McLinn, and more recently Sylvia Day and Marie Force. These women are my heroes. Their characters jump from the pages and drag me into their imaginary worlds where love conquers all. Yes, I’m a hopeless romantic. Several years back, I discovered that writing about intriguing characters was as much a passion for me as reading about them. In 2012, the fates smiled on me, and I was able to realize the joys of seeing my books published. The first time I saw my name on a best-selling list next to Nora Roberts, I cried. I didn’t matter that I was only there for a short time. I’m grateful for the opportunity to share my stories with the world and for the fans who seem to enjoy reading them. Thank you for giving a new author a chance.