Back matter . . .

Before becoming a novelist, I was a bilingual Spanish–English immersion classroom teacher in San Jose, California. Other than writing, it was the best job I ever had, and my students will always hold a big part of my heart.

I’m fluent in Spanish and conversational in French and Italian — useful for ordering pastries and for the occasional “research trip.” I’ve traveled throughout the UK, France, and Italy gathering the tiny details that make a story feel real, because I believe setting matters and a place can change a person.

My stories focus on emotional depth and earned happily-ever-afters, and the intimacy level is what some in the industry refer to as "closed door" romance (meaning if my books were movies, the kids could stay in the room).

You'll always find animals in my books. Sometimes a horse. Always a dog. At least one. My co-authors insist on it.

One of my favorite parts about being an author is getting to live new lives through my characters — starting over, making bold decisions, and fixing fictional mistakes, all from my desk.

My Pack: Rosebud, Ruby, and Sofie

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