
I characterize myself as a contemporary culture junkie. Translated: I changed my undergraduate major from anthropology to American history when I learned I'd have to do field work (no air conditioning) to obtain my graduate degree, but I never lost my interest in observing current lifestyle trends. I'm a TV addict. Sitcoms are my real passion, sitcoms done well, with ensembles that click and witty writing that never fails to amuse. I love to bake chocolate chip cookies and spend my spare time playing Mah Jongg. In my former life I was a human resources analyst, so the jobs of my heroes and heroines almost become secondary characters in my contemporary romance novels. I was married on D-Day, June 6 (my degree's in history, remember), and have two incredible grown children and eight grandchildren who make life worth living. I spend my winters in Florida (my office allows a view of four palm trees) and my summers in my home state of Iowa. To learn more about my books, please visit my website at http://www.barbarabarrettbooks.com.
Series
Books

Loose Screw
2022

Don't Toy with Me
2017

The Charleston Challenge
2020

The Dragon Lady Gets Her Due
2020

Beware the East Wind
2019

Jokers Wild
2020

Nuts and Bolts
2023

Homicide by Hammer
2022

Paradise by Design
2016

Bamboozled
2018

And He Cooks Too
2012

Measure Twice, Murder Once
2022

Flower Power
2020

Death by Drywall
2022

Driven to Matrimony
2013

Craks in a Marriage
2018