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Since hearing the Fairy Tales of my youth, I’ve always been a huge fan of Happily Ever Afters.  Having never outgrown that love of romance and inspired by the upcoming marriage of my younger brother, I began writing my first romance novel.  My first three books were filled with heart, but definitely an uphill hike on the writer’s learning curve.  Thanks to my friends from Central Ohio Fiction Writers (COFW), countless hours of reading romances, and practicing my craft, I’m very proud to announce my first publication.

SERVICING RAFFERTY is a July 2008 release from Samhain Publishing.

Auto mechanic Heidi Callihan is tired of her boss treating her like one of his younger sisters. After seven years working for Rafe, what began as hero worship has grown into love—not that he’d notice. When an attractive young widow throws herself at him, Heidi’s had enough. It’s time to put herself in the driver’s seat.

Rafe only recently came to think of Heidi as more than his “Little Buddy,” but he’s determined to mask his growing attraction to her. At nine years her senior, he’s certain they’re not right for each other. He was forced to become the head of his family at a young age, and he’s determined not to let her miss out on all the fun of being a young adult.

But Heidi’s about to teach him the definition of determination—and she’s armed with a set of handcuffs. One turbo-charged night later, Rafe is left with a decision: Lose her friendship…or lose her love.
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I’m also thrilled to announce that MODEL BEHAVIOR, my second contemporary novella, has just been picked up by Samhain and will be released October 14, 2008. 

From nine to five, commercial artist Molly Birchfield lives a lie. A victim of sexual harassment at her previous job, she now hides behind boxy clothes and plastic glasses. She keeps much of her personal life a secret, even from her friend and coworker, Scott McDowell. Especially since erotic visions of him fill her dreams.

When Scott finds himself in need of some quick cash, Molly grabs the chance to delve into an after-hours relationship with him. She concocts a fictitious twin sister to hire him—for some nude modeling sessions.

Scott is immediately attracted to Molly’s “sister” Mary, who is physically identical but vastly different in style and temperament. Their sexual relationship quickly comes to a boil, but Scott soon realizes he’s missing something: Molly’s companionship.

In the throes of passion, the truth tends to come out of hiding. Confession is good for the soul, but when Scott discovers her deception, Molly stands to lose more than a sexual partner and her best friend. She could lose the only man she’s ever loved.

To read some fun facts, and a couple serious ones about Janie, click on About Me.

If you enjoy photo albums as much as I do, visit Photo Gallery.

Click on Happily Ever Afters to check out the real-life happy endings of some of my author friends.

And if you’re in the neighborhood, stop by the following event to say hello.

COFW 18th Annual Readers & Writers Holiday Conference
September 12-13, 2008
University Plaza Hotel
Columbus, Ohio
For more information go to:  www.cofw.org