These two themes appear again and again in the stories I write. I’ve lived in Texas all of my life. Texas is in my blood and in my soul. Home and family are very important to me. I’m lucky to have most of my family living close by.

When people think of Texas, they usually think about cowboys, ranches and horses. But Texas is more than that. It’s not just a place; it’s an attitude, a state of mind. Everything is bigger and better in Texas, or so it seems to those of us living here.

My favorite kind of hero is tall, dark and Texan. Whether a rugged sexy cowboy or a single-dad teaching at the local high school, these heroes are strong men waiting for strong women to call their own—no matter how hard they fight it, no matter how loudly they deny it.

So sit back, relax, kick your boots off and put your feet up. I hope you enjoy reading about my Lone Star Heroes and the women they fall in love with.

There are those who say life’s too short not to live it as a Texan. I say life’s too short not to LOVE a Texan.

All the best,