MJ Doherty is a lawyer living and working in gorgeous sunny Brisbane, Australia. She has worked for police, ambulance and the state prosecution service, among many other organizations. Passionate about child and animal welfare and preserving the unique environment of Australia, she is a great fan of Sea Shepherd, The Irwin family, Bravehearts and the World Parrot Trust among other wonderful organizations trying to make a difference. The Charlton Affair is her first effort at creating lesbian fiction. Her next work - Order to Kill: A Vampire's Vengeance is a paranormal lesbian mystery novel. The sequel to The Charlton Affair, Bed of Thorns, is out now.