Out now… The Veteran's Valentine Helper, my 40th book with Harlequin! It features a noble service dog, a wounded veteran, adorable twins, a struggling single mom, and a big secret!

Despite the painful memories, cop-turned-author Frank Wilkins is ready to write about the narcotics bust that left him with a disability. But he never expected his agent to hire his ex-girlfriend April Collins as a live-in ghostwriter. Seeing her desperation to provide for her twins, Frank agrees to try the arrangement, despite her past betrayal. Soon, the kids’ adorable charm and their quick bond with his service dog, Dozer, have Frank’s heart thawing fast. But April’s hiding a secret from him. Will the truth end their partnership…or turn Valentine’s Day into forever?

It's strange to look back over the past twelve years and realize I've written forty stories for Harlequin. It's been hard work getting more than two million words out of my brain and onto paper. Plus, Harlequin tells me I've sold more than two million books! I'm honored to have the opportunity to earn my living in a creative field and to have my books in so many readers' hands. Writing is my calling, and it's a responsibility I don't take lightly. I aim to do my very best work in every book.

I'm grateful: to my parents, who modeled reading from a young age; to my teachers, who encouraged my writing; to my terrific students and colleagues at Seton Hill University, who provided an environment where creativity could flourish, and to my fellow writers who offer support and sympathy through the ups and downs of this wonderful but challenging career. Most of all, I'm grateful to my readers, who buy or borrow my books, write kind reviews, and send encouraging notes. 

My heartfelt thanks goes out to everyone who has helped this childhood dream become a reality. Here's to the next forty happy endings!