Synopsis                  (Published October 2002, Zebra)

Features the novella HOLIDAY STUD

The only way single, successful career woman Audra Jarecki can face a Christmas homecoming—and the pitying eyes of her family—is with a gorgeous boyfriend on her arm. Hiring hunky Colby Douglas may be the worst mistake of Audra’s life . . . or the answer to everything on her Christmas list . . .

Behind the Scenes Dish

I squealed with delight when I found out that I was going to be in a holiday anthology with NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Lisa Jackson. Lisa is an amazing talent and a total delight, not to mention a dear friend and confidante. We met at an industry conference in Toronto and bonded in five seconds flat. Hilarious story: While at this convention, we were sharing a meal in a nearby mall food court when suddenly one of those Fabio-esque cover models (flowing hair, rippling muscles, clothing from International Male) sprinted past us as if on his way to save a small child from drowning. Lisa and I followed him with our eyes until he reached his point of destination . . . a tanning salon! Oh, my God--I think we laughed until our spleens ruptured.