Books in series
#2
Strange Bedfellows
1997
\\\* This is the original full length novel released in 1997. In 2014 this was re-released as a 3-part serial. Therefore you must read all parts of the release to equal the original.
36 HOURS
A town fights its way back from disaster ...
A little girl lies trapped in a cave ...
Two longtime rivals are stranded on a mountainside ...
For months single father Sean Frame and counselor Cassandra Mercer battled over Sean's troubled young son. Then the ravages of a storm forced them to face a dark night together. As her handsome nemesis sheltered her in his arms, Cassandra offered him the one thing she had left —- her innocence.
But if rescue ever came, would they survive the consequences of their passion?
#2.1
Strange Bedfellows Part 1
2014
36 Hours Serial As a devastating summer storm hits Grand Springs, Colorado, the next thirty-six hours will change the town and its residents forever.... Strange Bedfellows Part 1 Sworn enemies Cassandra Mercer and Sean Frame become more than friends when they're trapped inside her car by a dangerous mudslide. Who would ever have pictured guidance counselor Cassandra Mercer at such close quarters with her nemesis, businessman Sean Frame? They're usually facing off at school board meetings, where he arrogantly questions her methods every chance he gets. But when a mudslide traps the two inside Cassandra's car, the will to live ignites a passion that brings them together. The story continues in Strange Bedfellows Parts 2 and 3.
#3
Ooh Baby, Baby
1997
A TOWN IS IN CHAOS ...
A WOMAN IS IN LABOR ...
HELP IS NOWHERE IN SIGHT ...
In the back of a cab, in the midst of a disaster, Travis Stockwell delivered two precious babies. And for a brief moment his belief in family ties was restored, thanks to Peggy Saxon and the two fragile lives he'd brought into the world. But Travis was a ramblin' man, destined to ride the road alone. A fine woman like Peggy was better off without him.
Then fate came calling a second time, and the footloose cowboy had to make a choice —- one that would change his life forever ...
#3.1
Ooh Baby, Baby Part 1
2014
36 Hours Serial
As a devastating summer storm hits Grand Springs, Colorado, the next thirty-six hours will change the town and its residents forever….
Ooh, Baby, Baby Part 1
A town is in chaos…
A woman is in labor…
Help is nowhere in sight…
In the back of a cab, in the midst of a disaster, Travis Stockwell delivers two precious babies. And for a brief moment his belief in family ties is restored, thanks to Peggy Saxon and the two fragile lives he brought into the world.
After a disastrous marriage, getting involved with anyone is not in Peggy's life plan. Things aren't easy as a single mom, but her babies need stability, and that's not something she can expect from a taxi-driving cowboy.
But, like natural disasters, babies have a way of changing things. Maybe it's time for her to accept a strong helping hand from the cowboy who came to her rescue that night.
The story continues in Ooh Baby, Baby Parts 2 and 3.
#4
For Her Eyes Only
1997
When a nasty head injury leaves her with sinister visions of murder, Jessica Hanson joins forces with Detective Stone Richardson to uncover the truth, but their professional relationship is jeopardized by romance and by her prophetic dreams foretelling his death. Original.
#4.1
For Her Eyes Only Part 1
2014
36 Hours Serial
As a devastating summer storm hits Grand Springs, Colorado, the next thirty-six hours will change the town and its residents forever….
For Her Eyes Only Part 1
Jessica Hanson is plunged into darkness when the power goes out at Squaw Creek Lodge. Stumbling in the dark, she hits her head and awakens to a vision of the mayor's murder. Was it just her imagination, or was it real? To learn the truth she'll have to go to the one man who can help her. The one man she wanted to forget when their affair ended—detective Stone Richardson.
Stone Richardson deals in facts. He's worried about Jessica. If she's seeing things, she needs a doctor, not a detective. Either that or he has more to investigate with Mayor Olivia Stuart's death than he thought….
The story continues in For Her Eyes Only Parts 2 and 3.
#4.2
For Her Eyes Only Part 2
2014
36 Hours Serial
As a devastating summer storm hits Grand Springs, Colorado, the next thirty-six hours will change the town and its residents forever….
For Her Eyes Only Part 2
Ever since she blacked out at Squaw Creek Lodge the night of the storm, Jessica's been having visions. What does it mean? If only she could have a vision about where things are going between her and Stone—but that's still a mystery. And since her last vision of Stone in danger, she has even more to worry about.
Stone's glad to have Jessica back in his life. And since he found out the truth about the mayor's death, he's taking her visions seriously. But if Olivia's death wasn't an accident, there's a killer out there, and Jessica might be in danger….
The story concludes in For Her Eyes Only Part 3.
#4.3
For Her Eyes Only Part 3
2014
36 Hours Serial
As a devastating summer storm hits Grand Springs, Colorado, the next thirty-six hours will change the town and its residents forever….
For Her Eyes Only Part 3
Jessica's visions have continued unbidden since she blacked out at the lodge the night of the storm. She doesn't know if the vision of Stone Richardson dead is real or fantasy.
For a cop like Stone, being in the line of fire is part of the job. That doesn't stop just because the woman he loves has a vision. He needs to keep investigating the mayor's murder, whatever the risk.
So much is at stake now that they've found each other again. And neither can see the future with certainty, or predict when danger will strike.
Don't miss the continuing drama in Grand Springs with Cinderella Story by Elizabeth August.
#5
Cinderella Story
1997
After sharing one moonlit dance before the mysterious Nina disappeared into the night, Max is left with no clue as to her identity, but when he finally finds her, he proposes an alliance that could be the answer to both of their prayers. Original.
#5.1
Cinderella Story Part 1
2014
36 Hours Serial
As a devastating summer storm hits Grand Springs, Colorado, the next thirty-six hours will change the town and its residents forever….
Cinderella Story Part 1
The night the lights go out at the lodge, waitress Nina Lindstrom flees the arms of millionaire Alex Bennett after a romantic dance. But he's determined not to lose sight of the beautiful stranger. Finding her days later, he has a business proposition for the widow and mother—a fake engagement that could reward her enough to save her son Tommy's life.
Nina tells herself she doesn't believe in fairy tales. Her relationship with Alex is strictly professional. But as she spends more time with her handsome rescuer, it's harder to see him as just a business partner. In trying to save her son, is she risking her own heart?
The story continues in Cinderella Story Parts 2 and 3.
#5.2
Cinderella Story Part 2
2014
36 Hours Serial
As a devastating summer storm hits Grand Springs, Colorado, the next thirty-six hours will change the town and its residents forever….
Cinderella Story Part 2
Nina Lindstrom and Alex Bennett are from two different worlds. But since that stormy night at the lodge, a business arrangement has brought the waitress and the millionaire together. Alex's grandfather think's they're engaged—a little fantasy Nina's willing to indulge while Alex pays Tommy's hospital bills.
When Alex has another proposal for Nina, it seems to be business as usual for him. His offer could make life so much easier for the widow and her son. But it's not so easy for Nina to separate her head and her heart.
The story concludes in Cinderella Story Part 3.
#5.3
Cinderella Story Part 3
2014
36 Hours Serial
As a devastating summer storm hits Grand Springs, Colorado, the next thirty-six hours will change the town and its residents forever….
Cinderella Story Part 3
When millionaire Alex Bennett waltzes into waitress Nina Lindstrom's life and takes care of her son's medical bills, it's like a dream come true. Soon a whirlwind engagement leads to a marriage proposal, but it's all about as real as a fairy tale—a business arrangement that's a marriage in name only. Nina wants more out of life. Her feelings for Alex are real, but what will it take to melt Alex's heart?
Don't miss the next book in the continuing story of Grand Springs, Father and Child Reunion by Christine Flynn.
#6
Father And Child Reunion
1997
As a devastating summer storm hits Grand Springs, Colorado, the next thirty-six hours will change the town and its residents forever….
Eve Stuart thought a trip home for her brother Hal's wedding would be fun—and short enough that she'd avoid seeing Rio Redtree. But that was before a storm cut power all over town, her brother's bride went missing and Eve's mother, Olivia, was tragically killed.
Now Rio, an investigative reporter, is the only one with a lead on her mother's case. Eve's willing to answer his questions, as long as they don't involve her daughter Molly. Six years ago, Rio made it clear he never wanted a child. How can Eve trust him to do the right thing if he finds out the truth about Molly?
Book 6 of the 36 Hours series. Don't miss Book 7: A fugitive from mysterious gunmen—and her own wedding—Randi Howell starts over in Texas in The Rancher and the Runaway Bride by New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery.
#6.1
Father and Child Reunion Part 1
2014
Eve Stuart thought a trip home for her brother Hal's wedding would be fun—and short enough to avoid seeing Rio Redtree. But that was before a storm cut power all over town, her brother's bride went missing and Eve's mother, Olivia, was tragically killed.
Now Rio, an investigative reporter, is the only one with a lead on her mother's case. Eve's willing to answer his questions, as long as they don't involve her daughter, Molly. Six years ago, Rio made it clear he never wanted a child. How can Eve trust him to do the right thing if he finds out the truth about Molly?
The story continues in Father and Child Reunion Parts 2 and 3.
#7
The Rancher and the Runaway Bride
1997
When gun-toting strangers force Randi Howel to abandon her own wedding, she finds shelter in the arms of rancher Brady Jones, who helps her investigate the mystery of who wants her dead and why, and helps her solve the mysteries of love in the process. Original.
#7.1
The Rancher and the Runaway Bride Part 1
2014
36 Hours Serial
As a devastating summer storm hits Grand Springs, Colorado, the next thirty-six hours will change the town and its residents forever….
The Rancher and the Runaway Bride Part 1
Grand Springs is about to have it's most spectacular wedding—or it was, until the bride, Randi Howell, ran off. She took advantage of the power failure to sneak out of the lodge—only to overhear strange gunmen discussing a murder. Now she's on the run from a furious groom and ruthless killers.
Fleeing halfway across the country to Texas, Randi arrives at Brady Jones' ranch. It's the perfect safe haven—big sky, horses and no questions. And since the handsome cowboy's willing to take a chance on her, she'll work hard and prove her worth while she's there.
Brady has taken in enough misfits and strays to know trouble when he sees it, but something about the feisty girl with the raven curls is making him look the other way. He hopes he won't regret giving her a chance….
The story continues in The Rancher and the Runaway Bride Parts 2 and 3.
#7.2
The Rancher and the Runaway Bride Part 2
2014
Since Randi Howell fled her own wedding—and sinister gunmen—and made a new home at Brady Jones’s Texas ranch, she knows this is where she belongs, with the work, the horses and especially Brady.Randi doesn't know who the gunmen were planning to kill, but she heard enough that they're still after her. She's safe for now far away in Texas. But she hasn't told Brady about her past. The strong, handsome rancher is everything she has ever wanted in a man. He's a man of honor—how could he accept her if he knew she'd left her fiancé at the altar?
Read the conclusion in The Rancher and the Runaway Bride Part 3.
#7.3
The Rancher And The Runaway Bride Part Three
2014
36 Hours Serial
As a devastating summer storm hits Grand Springs, Colorado, the next thirty-six hours will change the town and its residents forever….
The Rancher and the Runaway Bride Part 3
Time is running out for runaway bride Randi Howell. The hitmen are hot on her trail, and soon no one will be safe at Brady's ranch. Texas feels a lifetime away from Grand Springs, but going home and facing up to her old life may be the only way to hang on to the new one. Randi's days of running are over—she just hopes that Brady can face his fears about love and stop running, too….
Don't miss the continuing drama of Grand Springs in Marriage by Contract by Sandra Steffen.
#8
Marriage By Contract
2014
Bringing a baby into the world during a blackout, Dr. Tony Petrocelli and nurse Bethany Kent find themselves in custody of the child when it is mysteriously abandoned, a situation that brings them together. Original.
#8.1
Marriage by Contract Part 1
2014
36 Hours Serial
As a devastating summer storm hits Grand Springs, Colorado, the next thirty-six hours will change the town and its residents forever….
Marriage by Contract Part 1
Nurse Bethany Kent fell in love with little baby Christopher—and dreamed of adopting him after his mother abandoned him. But in small town Grand Springs she needs a husband in order to adopt.
Dr. Tony Petrocelli has a reputation for romance. In reality, he's tired of short-term relationships and intrigued by Bethany. And if he's going to get that promotion to head of Obstetrics, he needs a wife.
A marriage of convenience can help them both. As long as Tony never learns Beth's secret, it's the perfect solution….
The story continues in Marriage by Contract Parts 2 and 3.
#9
Partners In Crime
1998
As a devastating summer storm hits Grand Springs, Colorado, the next thirty-six hours will change the town and its residents forever….
Josie Reynolds lost a friend and mentor when mayor Olivia Stuart died. How could anyone think she was guilty of murder? But clearly that's just what Detective Jack Stryker thinks. Josie wants to clear her name, but she's tangled with the law before. She doesn't know whether to set Jack straight or stay off his radar.
"Straight Arrow" Jack Stryker has to find Olivia's killer. Josie matches the description of the murder suspect and his instincts tell him she's hiding something. But the closer he gets to Josie, the more he's drawn to his prime suspect. For the first time in his career he's afraid of what his investigation might reveal.
Book 9 of the 36 Hours series. Don't miss Book 10: The blackout traps Paige Summers in an elevator with a sexy cowboy. But what will she do Monday morning when she finds out he's her new boss? Find out in Beverly Barton's Nine Months.
#9.1
Partners in Crime Part 1
2014
36 Hours Serial
As a devastating summer storm hits Grand Springs, Colorado, the next thirty-six hours will change the town and its residents forever….
Partners in Crime Part 1
Mayor Olivia Stuart has been murdered. The prime suspect? A mysterious blonde woman named "Jo."
Josie Reynolds lost a friend and mentor when Olivia Stuart died. How could anyone think she killed Olivia? But clearly that's just what detective Jack Stryker thinks. Josie knows from past experience that cops can jump to the wrong conclusions. She doesn't know whether to set Jack straight or stay off his radar.
"Straight Arrow" Jack Stryker has to find Olivia's killer. Josie matches the description of the mysterious blonde, and his instincts tell him she's hiding something. But as he gets closer to Josie, he's afraid of what his investigation might reveal….
The story continues in Partners in Crime Parts 2 and 3.
#10
Nine Months
1998
Grand Springs, Colorado, has seen its share of inclement weather, but a barrage of rainstorms and mud slides plunges the town into a 36-hour blackout and a state of emergency. The disaster has left Paige Summars stranded with Jared Montgomery, leading to a night of passion she would never forget—especially when she finds out that Jared is to be her new boss! But the biggest surprise is later sprung by Paige, when she announces to Jared that she is carrying his child.
#10.1
Nine Months Part 1
2014
36 Hours Serial
As a devastating summer storm hits Grand Springs, Colorado, the next thirty-six hours will change the town and its residents forever….
Nine Months Part 1
Sex with a stranger isn't what Paige Summers expected when she was trapped in an elevator with hot cowboy Jared Montgomery, but he unleashed her wild side. It all seemed like a great adventure. Until she reported to her new boss, J. L. Montgomery—her elevator cowboy in a suit and tie!
Jared is on the fast track to success. He'll need a wife, but his adorable redheaded assistant is more bedroom than boardroom. Still, he can't get her, and the stormy night they shared together, out of his mind.
When Jared overhears Paige telling a friend she's pregnant, he wants to do the right thing. But Paige isn't willing to settle. Marriage means love—and until that's on the table, there's no deal.
The story continues in Nine Months Parts 2 and 3.
#10.2
Nine Months Part 2
2014
36 Hours Serial
As a devastating summer storm hits Grand Springs, Colorado, the next thirty-six hours will change the town and its residents forever….
Nine Months Part 2
Paige Summers' life hasn't been the same since she started her new job—and accidentally had sex with her boss during the night of the storm! She's always wanted a baby, and J. L. Montgomery might be the perfect husband and father—if he loves her.
Jared is used to getting what he wants, so he can't understand Paige's reluctance to marry him. Is she just a gold digger hoping to make him want her more by playing it cool? Or the most independent—and sexy—woman he's ever met?
What will it take for Jared to see Paige as more than an acquisition, and for Paige to get her elevator cowboy back?
The story concludes in Nine Months Part 3.
#10.3
Nine Months Part 3
2014
36 Hours Serial
As a devastating summer storm hits Grand Springs, Colorado, the next thirty-six hours will change the town and its residents forever….
Nine Months Part 3
When Jared sprained his ankle skiing, Paige agreed to spend one week taking care of him. One perfect week of Paige Summers in his house—and bed. If Paige wasn't so stubborn, he could return the favor and take care of her and their baby forever. Why can't she see that marrying him is the logical solution?
While her child deserves a father, Paige won't give up passion for security. She wants a man who will love her unconditionally. Can he show himself to be that man before their baby is born?
Don't miss the continuing drama of 36 Hours in the next book, The Parent Plan by Paula Detmer Riggs.
#11
Parent Plan
1998
As a devastating summer storm hits Grand Springs, Colorado, the next thirty-six hours will change the town and its residents forever…
Dr. Karen Sloane is used to being in charge and saving lives at the hospital. But she feels shattered and helpless when her daughter Vicki goes missing in the storm. Her only comfort is in her husband, Cassidy's, strong arms. When Cassidy accuses Karen of neglecting Vicki, his anger toward her is as chilling as the cold rain.
For rancher Cassidy Sloane, family is the most important thing in life. All he ever wanted was to take care of his wife and daughter. But now Karen seems to care about her patients more than her family, and Vicki's been put in danger.
Will Vicki's accident bring this loving but strong-willed couple together or drive them further apart?
Book 11 of the 36 Hours series. Don't miss the final book in the series: Solving the mayor's murder could be Martin Smith's only chance at regaining his memory�but he'll need computer guru Juliet Crandall's help to do it in You Must Remember This by Marilyn Pappano.
#11.1
The Parent Plan Part 1
2014
36 Hours Serial
As a devastating summer storm hits Grand Springs, Colorado, the next thirty-six hours will change the town and its residents forever….
The Parent Plan Part 1
As the rains bring mudslides down the mountain at Devil's Butte, little Vicki Sloane is trapped alone in a dark cave. Anxiously waiting while rescuers search for her are her parents, Karen and Cassidy Sloane.
Dr. Karen Sloane is used to being in charge and saving lives at the hospital. But she feels shattered and helpless in the face of this disaster. Her only comfort is Cassidy's strong arms. When he accuses Karen of neglecting Vicki, his anger toward her is as chilling as the cold rain.
For rancher Cassidy Sloane, family is the most important thing, and all he ever wanted was to take care of his wife and daughter. But does Karen even need him anymore? She seems to care about her patients more than her family, and now Vicki's been put in danger.
Will Vicki's accident bring this loving but strong-willed couple together, or drive them further apart?
The story continues in The Parent Plan Parts 2 and 3.
#11.2
The Parent Plan Part 2
2014
36 Hours Serial
As a devastating summer storm hits Grand Springs, Colorado, the next thirty-six hours will change the town and its residents forever….
The Parent Plan Part 2
Cassidy has been angry and hostile ever since Vicki's accident, blaming Karen for working at the hospital while Vicki needed her. It's causing a rift in their marriage that gets bigger every day. Karen can't face the loneliness anymore of being with a man too frozen inside to love.
Is a separation the only way out? And if Karen and Cassidy try to solve their problems apart, how can they ever get back together?
The story concludes in The Parent Plan Part 3.
#11.3
The Parent Plan Part 3
2014
36 Hours Serial
As a devastating summer storm hits Grand Springs, Colorado, the next thirty-six hours will change the town and its residents forever….
The Parent Plan Part 3
Vicki's accident the night of the storm deepened the cracks in the already fragile marriage of her parents, Karen and Cassidy Sloane.
Cassidy buries the pain of his broken relationship in work on his ranch. As past demons resurface, his bottled-up feelings threaten to explode. He knows he's made mistakes, but is it too late to heal his marriage?
Vicki needs a father, and Karen misses the strong, loving man she fell in love with. But if this marriage is going to succeed, Karen will need to help Cassidy learn there is no single way to be a loving family.
Don't miss the final book in the 36 Hours serial, You Must Remember This by Marilyn Pappano.
#12
You Must Remember This
1998
As a devastating summer storm hits Grand Springs, Colorado, the next thirty-six hours will change the town and its residents forever…
How did Mayor Olivia Stuart really die? And how is Martin Smith connected to her death?
The night of the storm, a stranger walked into Grand Springs' hospital. "Martin Smith" can't remember his name or where he was going when he lost control of his car and crashed.
Months later he's still searching for his identity. His intuition tells him the mayor's murder holds the key, and he's determined to stay in Grand Springs until he finds the truth.
Computer guru Juliet Crandall is the perfect person to help. She has the know-how and computer access to research the past of anyone in town. Helping the gorgeous and intriguing Martin is a breath of fresh air in her solitary life. But who is he really? Martin's scars hint at a violent past—could he be dangerous?
Find out in the dramatic conclusion of the 36 Hours series.
#12.1
You Must Remember This Part 1
2014
36 Hours Serial
As a devastating summer storm hits Grand Springs, Colorado, the next thirty-six hours will change the town and its residents forever….
You Must Remember This Part 1
The night of the storm a man walks into Vanderbilt Memorial Hospital. He's a stranger in town—and a stranger to himself. Martin Smith can't remember who he is or where he was going the night he lost control of his car. His intuition tells him Mayor Olivia Stuart's murder holds the key to his past, and he'll stay in Grand Springs until he can unlock the mystery.
Computer guru Juliet Crandall is the perfect person to help. And researching with the hot, blue-eyed Martin is a welcome change from spending her nights online. Martin's scars hint at a violent past—could he really be dangerous?
Juliet has to solve Olivia's murder to clear Martin's name. And with her growing feelings for the man without a past, she must know for sure….
The story continues in You Must Remember This Parts 2 and 3.
#12.3
You Must Remember This Part 3
2014
36 Hours Serial As a devastating summer storm hits Grand Springs, Colorado, the next thirty-six hours will change the town and its residents forever.... You Must Remember This Part 3 Amnesiac Martin Smith believes if he can solve Mayor Olivia Stuart's murder he could solve the mystery of his identity. Maybe then the pain of his tortured dreams would stop and he could start a new life in Grand Springs with Juliet. He and Juliet are closing in on the killer. But when Martin learns the truth of his identity, how will he come to terms with his traumatic past? And when the chase for the killer leads to a dangerous hostage situation with Juliet at the center, Martin will need to draw on everything he knows about himself-both past and present-to save her.
#13
Cinderella for a Night
2000
Cinderella For A Night by Susan Mallery released on Aug 25, 2000 is available now for purchase.
#14
A Thanksgiving to Remember
2000
A KILLER IS ON THE LOOSE…A MAN WITH NO MEMORY STANDS ACCUSED…ONE NURSE PUTS HER LIFE ON THE LINE…
No one knew who "Tom Flynt" was. But Tina White, the nurse tending to the amnesiac patient, was certain of one thing. His warm brown eyes could not be those of a cold-blooded killer—or could they? Under that gruff yet impressively muscular exterior lurked a gentle man. And with the tender kisses and seductive caresses Tom began sharing with her, Tina sensed she was in danger of losing her heart. Could discovering his true identity imperil her life, as well…?
#15
The Christmas That Changed Everything
2000
Days before Christmas, a storm sweeps a small Colorado town.... Shocking secrets are revealed. Couples are united. Families and futures are made.
This exciting collection has it all - in three brand-new stories by three beloved authors!
A wealthy rancher delivers the baby of the vulnerable beauty he has always loved, in a captivating story by
Mary Lynn Baxter
A doctor husband comes to the rescue of his estranged wife - and discovers the secrets that once tore his bride from his loving arms, in a n emotional story by
Marilyn Pappano
A sexy CEO pursues his single-and-pregnant secretary all the way to the altar when he learns she is in need of his passionate protection, in an enthralling story by
Christine Flynn
Let this romance-filled collection change your life this Christmas!
#16
Very … Pregnant New Year's
2000
FAMILIES FEUD ON NEW YEAR' S EVE. A GIANT AVALANCHE STRIKES. TWO ENEMIES ARE TRAPPED IN A SNOWBOUND CABIN.
When fate stranded them together, Anne Parker fought her attraction for roguish Brad Irving. She couldn' t possibly want this scoundrel - her father' s sworn enemy, breaker of hearts. Until. uh-oh! She' d just made love with the one man in the world she shouldn' t have. Yet never in her life had she felt such fierce desire as she felt now for Brad. And soon a baby was on the way. Would their child be raised a Parker or an Irving? Or was this finally the truce they were looking for?
#17
My Secret Valentine
2001
My Secret Valentine by Marilyn Pappano released on Dec 25, 2000 is available now for purchase.
Authors
Paula Riggs
Author · 17 books
Paula Detmer Riggs was born in 1944 and earned a BS from the Miami University in 1965. She is a member of the Romance Writers of America and Novelists Inc.. She's worked professionally as a ember of the writing faculty of San Diego State University, Long Beach State University, and Irvine State University. Paula Detmer Riggs has written for Silhouette Desire and Silhouette Intimate Moments.
Susan Mallery
Author · 206 books
1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery writes heartwarming and humorous novels about the relationships that define women's lives—family, friendship, romance. She's best known for putting nuanced characters into emotionally complex, real-life situations with twists that surprise readers to laughter. Because Susan is passionate about animal welfare, pets play a big role in her books. Beloved by millions of readers worldwide, her books have been translated into 28 languages.
Critics have dubbed Mallery "the new queen of romantic fiction." (Walmart) Booklist says, "Romance novels don't get much better than Mallery's expert blend of emotional nuance, humor, and superb storytelling," and RT Book Reviews puts her "in a class by herself!" It's no wonder that her books have spent more than 200 weeks on the USA Today bestsellers list. Although Susan majored in Accounting, she never worked as an accountant because she was published straight out of college with two books the same month. Sixteen prolific years and seventy-four books later, she hit the New York Times bestsellers list for the first time with Accidentally Yours in 2008. She made many appearances in the Top 10 before (finally) hitting #1 in 2015 with Thrill Me, the twentieth book in her most popular series, the Fool's Gold romances, and the fourth of five books released that year. Susan lives in Washington state with her husband, two ragdoll cats, and a small poodle with delusions of grandeur. Her heart for animals has led Susan to become an active supporter of the Seattle Humane Society. Visit Susan online at www.SusanMallery.com.
Sharon Sala
Author · 116 books
Biography Sharon Sala is a Native Oklahoman and still lives within a two hour drive of where she was born. First published in 1991, she is a New York Times/USA Today, best-selling author with a 135 plus books published in seven different genres, including Romantic suspense, Mystery, Young Adult, Western, Fiction, Women’s Fiction and Non-Fiction. Industry Awards include: Eight-time RITA finalist. (Romance Industry award) The Janet Dailey Award. Five-time Career Achievement winner from RT Magazine. Five time winner of the National Reader’s Choice Award. Five time winner of the Colorado Romance Writer’s Award of Excellence. Heart of Excellence Award., Booksellers Best Award. Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award RITA, presented by RWA. Centennial Award from RWA for recognition of her 100th published novel.
Elizabeth August
Author · 14 books
Betty Marie Wilhite had always wanted to write. She married Doug, and they had three boys, the first was Douglas Jr., four years later Benjamin, and nine years later the last, Matthew. The family lived in Wilmington, Delaware. She began writing romances soon after Matthew was born. She wrote under the pseudonyms of Betsy Page, Elizabeth Douglas, Elizabeth August and Kathleen Ward.
Margaret Watson
Author · 52 books
USA Today bestselling author Margaret Watson is a two-time RITA Finalist with thirty books in print for Harlequin and Silhouette and many other award-winning romantic suspense novels. When not writing, Margaret practices veterinary medicine in the Chicago area.
Kasey Michaels
Author · 101 books
Kasey Michaels is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than 100 books (she doesn't count them). Kasey has received three coveted Starred Reviews from Publishers Weekly, two for the historical romances, THE SECRETS OF THE HEART and THE BUTLER DID IT, and a third for contemporary romance LOVE TO LOVE YOU BABY (that shows diversity, you see). She is a recipient of the RITA, a Waldenbooks and Bookrak Bestseller award, and many awards from Romantic Times magazine, including a Career Achievement award for her Regency era historical romances. She is an Honor Roll author in Romance Writers of America, Inc. (RWA) Kasey has appeared on the TODAY show, and was the subject of a Lifetime Cable TV show "A Better Way," in conjunction with Good Housekeeping magazine, a program devoted to women and how they have achieved career success in the midst of motherhood (short version: "with great difficulty"). A highly praised nonfiction book, written as Kathryn Seidick, "...OR YOU CAN LET HIM GO," details the story of Kasey and her family during the time of her eldest son's first kidney transplant. Kasey has written Regency romances, Regency historicals, category books including novellas and continuities and a few series "launch" books, and single title contemporaries. She has coped with time travel, ghosts, trilogies, the dark side, the very light side, and just about everything in between. Hers is also the twisted mind behind her ongoing Maggie Kelly mystery series starring a former romance writer turned historical mystery writer whose gorgeous hunk of a fictional hero shows up, live and in color, in her Manhattan living room – to melt her knees, to help her solve murders, and to leave the top off her toothpaste. And, says Kasey, she's just getting started! Series: * His Chariot Awaits * Lion On the Prowl * Crown Family * London Friends * Chandlers Request * The Trehan Brothers * Maggie Kelly Mystery * Romney Marsh * Sunshine Girls
Marilyn Pappano
Author · 72 books
Award-winning and bestselling author, international traveler, feted at a Hollywood premiere . . . All true . . . but my regular life is a whole lot more routine. Deal with the five big puppers who share our house, babysit our grandson, battle the jungle that is our yard, pray for summer in winter and dream of winter in summer, and hunker down at the computer—that's my real life. I grew up in Oklahoma and had the fun of living in Georgia, Alabama, California and the Carolinas, thanks to my husband's Navy career. When he retired, we came home to Oklahoma and have lived in the same house for seventeen years. That's a real "Wow!" for someone used to the nomadic military life. Writing was the perfect career for all that moving. Have computer, will travel. I've set books, or part of them, in every state we've lived in and been inspired by every place I've ever been. I've now written somewhere around 80 books, and I think I've got only about 8,000 stories left to tell. My biggest hobby is starting new projects—starting. Not completing. I'm still not done with the cross-stitched Army seal I started when our son joined out of high school. He did tours in Georgia, Colorado, Korea, Italy, Iraq, Afghanistan and Louisiana, and has been out for a few years. So I'm a little slow. I like to think about getting organized, painting my living room in cool beachy colors, and turning my entire five-acre yard into a garden. I also dream about having every room in my house clean at exactly the same time, but I live by the motto of the woman who taught me to quilt: A clean house is the sign of a bored woman. And I've never been bored.
Sandra Steffen
Author · 18 books
Sandra Steffen, the winner of the RITA Award, the Wish Award and the National Readers Choice Award has always felt blessed to have a great imagination, but she assumed writers had to live in New York or California. Today she is the proud author of more than 30 published novels, and she didn't have to leave the midwest to do it. Her titles have appeared on bestseller lists such as USA TODAY, the NEW YORK TIMES, Barnes and Noble, Waldenbooks, and others. Her books have been translated into a dozen languages. Sandra grew up in a large, close-knit family. In keeping with this tradition, she and her husband are the proud parents of four sons.
Alicia Scott
Author · 11 books
A pseudonym used by Lisa Gardner. Series: * Walking After Midnight * Guiness Gang * Maximillian's Children - re-released by Penguin (2013) under the updated series name Family Secrets
Christine Flynn
Author · 27 books
Award-winning author Christine Flynn was once told by a creative writing professor that she would save herself a lot of grief if she would limit her love of books to reading rather than attempting to write. Taking his words to heart, she dropped his class and wrote very little until fifteen years later when her husband gave her a Silhouette Romance which he'd received free with the gift-wrap of her mother's day present. She doesn't remember what he bought her (neither does her husband), but she remembers the book. As a person who had always found relationships fascinating, especially the often-complicated relationships between men and women, the writing she had always wanted to do had finally found its focus. Now considered "one of the genre's master storytellers" by Romantic Times Magazine, her work regularly appears on national best-seller lists, including USA Today and Waldenbooks.
