Living in England as an Air Force brat gave me an appreciation for all things British. After a brief flirtation with journalism, I embraced the world of romance, trading headlines for happily-ever-afters. I live in Portland, Oregon, with my husband and our 15-year-old cat, Spider. It's the cat's house; we just pay the mortgage.

When not writing, reading, or researching, I design jewelry, play classical guitar, and search for the perfect sugar-free chocolate.