Naomi Chase is a pseudonym for Maureen Smith Maureen garnered critical acclaim for her sensual romances and heart-pounding romantic suspense, as well as her edgy women's fiction written as Naomi Chase. She has won a Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award (nominated for seven total) and numerous Emma Awards. Before becoming an author, Maureen interned with a former U.S. presidential candidate, worked at the famous Watergate complex, and did a stint as a reporter and freelance writer. She now lives in Houston, Texas with her husband, two children, and a quirky Miniature Schnauzer who follows her around everywhere. Join Maureen's mailing list at maureen-smith.com for updates about new books, current projects, and upcoming appearances. Follow her on Facebook at facebook.com/maureen.smith, Twitter @maureenwrites or email her at author@maureen-smith (dot) com