Donna Hill began her career in 1987 writing short stories for the confession magazines. Since that time she has more than fifty published titles to her credit since her first novel was released in 1990, and is considered one of the early pioneers of the African American romance genre. Three of her novels have been adapted for television. She has been featured in Essence, the New York Daily News, USA Today, Today's Black Woman, and Black Enterprise among many others.
She has appeared on numerous
radio and television stations across the country and her work
has appeared on several bestseller lists, including Essence,
Emerge and The Dallas Morning News among others. She has
received numerous awards for her body of work'which cross
several genres' including The Career Achievement Award, the
first recipient of The Trailblazer Award, The Zora Neale Hurston
Literary Award, The Gold Pen Award among others, as well as
commendations for her community service, during her tenure as
Coordinator for Kianga House'a transitional residence for
homeless teen mothers and their children.
Donna co-wrote the screenplay Fire, which enjoyed limited theater release before going to DVD. As an editor she has packaged several highly successful novels, and anthologies, two of which were nominated for awards. She organizes author-centered events and workshops through her editorial and promotions company Donna Hill Promotions and provides publicity and marketing services for authors. She is also a writing instructor at The Frederick Douglass Creative Arts Center in New York. For the past year, Donna has been a writing instructor with the Elders Writing Program sponsored by Medgar Evers College through Poets & Writers, with a goal of compiling the memoirs of the elders for publication. Donna currently lives in Brooklyn with her family and works full'time, as a writer, for the Brooklyn Borough President's office.
Read an interview with Donna Hill from 1999, courtesy of BET Books Arabesque Romance News.
Everything
Is You
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Publisher: Harlequin Kimani (November 13, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0373862849
ISBN-13: 978-0373862849
Product Dimensions: 4.2 x 0.6 x 6.6 inches
Jacqueline Lawson is a maverick focusing on her career abroad—a world away
from the conservative Lawson dynasty. But when the award-winning
photojournalist returns home to Baton Rouge after a high-stakes assignment,
her parents welcome her back with open arms. But there's a shadow over
Jacqueline's homecoming. She's hiding a secret—one she's determined to keep.
Raymond Jordan has sworn to uncover all of Jacqueline's secrets, and her
on-again, off-again lover is the only man who has ever gotten under her
skin. Raymond didn't follow Jacqueline back to the United States just to let
her get away again. The freelance photographer has been by her side in the
most dangerous places, and now he wants them to be a permanent team. The
passion's as hot as ever between them. But love means putting yourself in
the line of fire. Is Jacqueline ready to risk her heart?
Touch Me Now
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Publisher: Harlequin Kimani Arabesque (October 16, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0373534833
ISBN-13: 978-0373534838
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Hill's 70th Novel!
When her engagement falls apart, Layla Brooks heads for
the one place she's always felt at home—Sag Harbor. Far from the hectic pace
of New York City, she can concentrate on her massage therapy business. And
business is all she's interested in, despite her friend Melanie Harte's
offer to find her someone through her exclusive Platinum Society matchmaking
service.
Then Maurice Lawson checks into the local B & B and one glance tells Layla
that the dark-eyed, intense veteran needs healing, inside and out. Both are
stunned when their therapeutic sessions become charged with raw passion. But
when every touch is this electrifying, the only thing to do is to give in
tonight and every night.…
Sultry
Nights (Kimani Romance)
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Publisher: Kimani (March 20, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0373862520
ISBN-13: 978-0373862528
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A Lawsons of Louisiana Novel
Her Rules
Dominique Lawson lives life on her terms, making up the rules along the way.
This beautiful Lawson twin and heiress to a glittering Louisiana dynasty
goes after what she wants—and usually gets it. But Trevor Jackson seems
immune to her charms. That's until Dominique plots her all-out sensual
assault on the blatantly sexy contractor, who's as cool as they come. Now
passion is heating up the Southern sky.…
His Passion
Dominique may be his boss, but Trevor plans to show the pampered princess
what desire is really about. Never mind that they clash on just about
everything—it's only a matter of time before the blue-blooded beauty is his.
Can he convince Dominique that they belong together, now and for all the
sensual nights to come?
Deception
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Publisher: Kimani Press; Reissue edition (August 23, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0373534523
ISBN-13: 978-0373534524
Is love worth the risk...
An unhappy marriage taught Terri Powers never to trust again.
Instead, she put all her energy into developing her inner
strength and independence-creating the successful New York
advertising agency she'd always dreamed of. Then she meets
handsome, strong-willed businessman Clinton Steele. Try as she
might, Terri can't fight the sensual attraction between them-or
the desperate hunger that fires her deepest passions...
...when everything is at stake?
Neither Terri nor Clinton can ever imagine just how much is at
risk. But when a stranger appears from Terri's forgotten past
who calls himself a friend-his deception could destroy
everything Terri has fought so hard to build. Now two wary
hearts have to persevere, as long-buried secrets put Terri and
Clinton's love to the most perilous test of all...
What
Mother Never Told Me
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Publisher: Kimani; Original edition (March 1, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0373831439
ISBN-13: 978-0373831432
Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.1 x 0.8 inches
Raised in the Delta by her grandmother, Parris McKay has the voice of an angel and the promise of a bright, loving future with the man she adores. But everything Parris believes about her life is rocked to the core when she discovers that Emma, the mother she believed dead, is very much alive.
Compelled to discover the roots of this decades-long deception, Parris goes in search of her mother in France, but the meeting only opens old wounds for them both. Hurt and disillusioned, Parris finds solace in two new friends, Leslie and Celeste. Both have difficult relationships with their own mothers, and both, like Parris, are coming to terms with a legacy of long-buried secrets. And as Emma returns to the States, spurring unexpected revelations, the bond that Parris, Leslie and Celeste forge will sustain them on a journey from heartbreak to healing.
ompelling, candid and wise, What Mother Never Told Me is an unforgettable story about the power of our pasts to define us'and sometimes to hold us back. It is a novel about abiding love and hidden truths, about family bonds that may be tested but never truly broken, about the lies that tear us apart'and the friendships that can make us whole again.
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A Private Affair
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Publisher: Kimani Press; Reprint edition (July 1, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0373831625
ISBN-13: 978-0373831623
Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.1 x 0.8 inches
Nikita Harrell's drive and determination took her to the pinnacle of the New York publishing world. And it also swept her into the arms of Quinn Parker. A proud man with the soul of an artist and the strength to survive on the mean streets of Harlem, Quinn was everything Nikita had been taught to stay away from'and the one man whose passionate courage ignited desires neither could deny. But when Nikita refused to settle for less than a picture-perfect life, she lost the only man she ever loved.
Now Quinn is back in her life as the author of a hot new novel that could propel Nikita's publishing house to unimaginable success. To secure both their futures means confronting the differences that once tore them apart, and fighting the reignited desire that burns more fiercely than either ever dreamed. Now, as unexpected rivals and a sudden crisis force them to gamble for one last, desperate chance to reconcile their dreams, can they fulfill the love that has claimed them body and soul?
On
The Line
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Paperback: 304 pages
Publisher: Kimani Press (January 1, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0373830211
Joy Newhouse is the diva of the airwaves, a relationship expert who scores big with listeners for her jaw-dropping, scathing commentary on men, women, sex'no subject is taboo for this provocative radio shock jock. When she's fired suddenly by new management, Joy isn't happy off the air and out of the spotlight. So she writes a book that features her most titillating calls and letters, a bestseller ripe with the kind of gossip intended to put Joy back where she belongs: on top.
Soon, however, negative and righteous feedback from those listeners she exploited in her book stirs up a media scandal, giving Joy a crisis of conscience'and a taste of payback. Perhaps it wasn't so wise of her to hitch her star to her readers' most personal stories'tales of secret affairs, office romances, baby-daddy drama, cheaters, swingers, sibling rivalries, job infighting and more. Perhaps there's a better way to reinvent herself?
Wicked Ways
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Hardcover: 256 pages
Publisher: St. Martin's Press (October 2, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0312354223
From Publishers Weekly
Hill's tightly written, satisfying sequel to 2006's Getting Hers finds
high-class madam Tess McDonald, chic businesswoman Kimberly Shepherd-Benning
and East Harlem car thief Nicole Perez living the high life in Aruba,
pleased by the results of their triple murder conspiracy. After Special
Agent Vincent Royal tracks down Tess and gets shot for his trouble, Tess
has something of a change of heart. Vincent reveals that he wants Tess
to leave her Aruba house of sin and settle down with him. Meanwhile,
Nicole schemes to replace Tess's possibly untrustworthy assistant,
Charrie. Hill's smooth plotting and keen pacing keeps the pages turning
as the consequences of opening Pandora's box of revenge are revealed. '
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If I Were Your Woman
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Pub. Date: February 2007
Format: Mass Market Paperback, 304pp
Publisher: Kimani Press
"I am thrilled to announce that Book 3 of my "Pause for Men" series is ready for pre- order. As you all know, Love Becomes Her, kicked off the series in August, followed by Saving All My Lovin' in November. Now, it's Stephanie's story, in If I Were Your Woman, the one you've been waiting for and a must have for those following the adventures of my forty-something divas!
Although If I Were Your Woman doesn't hit stores until February--just in time for Valentine's Day, you can pre-order your copy now by going to Amazon
I do hope you will add it to your collection. Because of the overwhelming support from readers for Book I, it sold out of e-harlequin.com!!! I want to do the same thing for Book 3 with your help.
As always, much love and thanks for always being there for me!
Happy holidays and happy reading!" 'Donna Hill (December 2006)
Book Description
Could she just say no?
After a messy affair threatened her career as a publicist and ruined her
self-esteem, Stephanie Moore swore off mixing business with pleasure. But when
her work as the public relations manager for Pause for Men day spa brought her
up close and personal with a sexy photographer, Stephanie was torn. She'd vowed
never to mess with a married man again. And yet, her powerful attraction to Tony
Washington, who she suspected was wed, had her rethinking her newfound scruples.
Should she put the past behind her and enjoy the loving interest of her
handsome, hardworking, new beau? Stephanie would need the advice of her Pause
for Men partners to help her sort out her moral dilemma . . .
Guilty
Pleasures
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Publisher: St. Martin's Press (October 17, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN: 0312354215
Jake and Eva Kelly have a plan ... They plan to steal from the unsuspecting
and line their own pockets for as long as they can get away with it. For ten
years the plan worked without a hitch. They reveled in their good fortune and
the insatiable lust they had for each other. But all good things must come to an
end. That end comes in the form of an FBI agent who doesn't like being swindled.
But Jake and Eva have no intention of turning in their diamond bracelets for the
metal ones 'at least not until they pull off the trickiest heist of their
careers.
It would take all their skills and the help of Jake's brother Jinx, the loveable
ex-con with connections and Eva's cousin Rita, a highly skilled and highly sexed
forger to pull it off.
With the FBI hot on their trail and one of the most notorious crime lords as
their mark, the clock is ticking.
From the never-sleeping streets of New York City, to the steamy tropics of South
America, to the balmy winds of Hawaii, Eva and Jake forge a trail of non-stop
action, lusty rendezvous' and the double-cross that may very well mean the end
of everything they hold dear'even each other.
'Guilty Pleasures is just that-a story rich with wickedly dark yet sparkling
characters, all of them seemingly on the make, weaving through a plot that revs
up early and races full-throttle ahead. Told with Donna's inimitable flair, this
tale is definitely worth escaping into.' Lolita Files' bestselling author of
sex. lies. murder . fame.'
Donna Hill does it again with her latest erotic, fast-moving, grit-your-teeth
suspense thriller. Reading like Mr. and Mrs. Smith meets Bonnie and Clyde, this
wickedly awesome tale of twists and turns will blow you away!' L.A. Banks,
bestselling author of The Forsaken
Love Becomes Her (Kimani Romance)
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Publisher: Kimani (August 1, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN: 1583147748
Fate has one last zinger in store for Barbara Allen. His name is Michael Stevens, he is a basketball millionaire, he's little more than half her age and he wants to spend the night!
Does Barbara dare throw convention to the wind and enjoy her very own boy toy?
It's a decision she'll need the help of her three best friends to make. But as the trio weighs in on whether Barbara should or shouldn't, they come up with an outrageous plan that will mean a life change for them all.
Destiny's Daughters
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with Gwynne Forster, Parry Brown and Donna Hill
ISBN: 0758212380
Format: Paperback, 308pp
Pub. Date: February 2006
Publisher: Dafina Books
In this powerful collection, four acclaimed writers put their talents together to tell the unforgettable story of three sisters separated as infants-and how their paths finally cross in adulthood.
Leticia, Jamilla and Clarissa Holmes each know that they're one in a set of quadruplets-but that's about all they know. Now they're adults, thirty-three-year old women who are as different as can be. But they have one thing in common: they have never given up on the idea of one day finding each other.
Getting
Hers
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Format: Hardcover, 224pp
Pub. Date: June 2005
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Tess McDonald is running the show and whatever she wants is less than a phone
call away; Nikki Howard has what she thinks is the greatest job in the world
because she gets to ride fast cars and carry a gun; Kim Sheppard is at the
pinnacle of corporate success, the envy of men and women alike.
Then Tess loses her business and everything she's worked for, Nikki is convicted
of a crime she didn't commit and Kim is accused of corporate theft, potentially
at risk of losing her fortune and her reputation. Then fate truly intercedes
when they meet in of all places, their doctor's office. And from that day
forward a unique alliance is formed. Not only will they bond together to reclaim
what they've lost, but in each other discover what they'd been searching for all
along.
Including Omar Tyree,
Angela C. Allen, Monica Jackson, Linda Addison and Donna Hill, Kevin S.
Brockenbrough
ISBN: 0743496663
Writing as The Urban Griot, Omar Tyree sizzles the senses with "Human Heat", the
erotic memoir of a darkly handsome Creole in antebellum New Orleans. In Donna
Hill's "The Touch", a hypnotically beautiful vampire has the power to seduce any
man with a glance, yet yearns for more. One woman's quest for the perfect body
has hilarious results in Monica Jackson's "The Perfect Diet", while Linda
Addison's "Whispers Between Still Moments" pits a fierce vampire against a
powerful vampire hunter determined to end her life. Whether seductive or scary,
hilarious or haunting, each story is a groundbreaking collection of all-original
vampire stories penned by Black American writers. The perfect read for anyone
who wonders what it is that goes bump in the night.
ISBN: 0312316518 Diva (n.): an extremely arrogant or temperamental woman.
by
Donna Hill, Monica Jackson, Francis Ray &
Brenda
Jackson ISBN: 0451210905 Four bestselling authors deliver four larger-than-life stories of big,
bold, and beautiful women looking for A Whole Lotta Love' In Donna Hill's Over the Rainbow, voluptuous restaurateur Jessica
Morgan has been looking for love in all the wrong places. But then she poses for
a plus-size magazine'and discovers, under the stars of a Caribbean night, that
her soul mate may have been dining in her Harlem soul food restaurant the whole
time. In Brenda Jackson's Tempting Fate, full- figured Virginia
beauty Justice Manning is talked into a lingerie modeling job and forgets her
reservations after she meets the sinfully gorgeous photographer. When the shoot
turns hot and heavy, the last thing she pictures is that lust might turn to
love. Monica Jackson shows Kansas City singer Topaz Sinclair what happens
When Wishes Come True. Blowing out her birthday candles, the
curvaceous bombshell has just one wish: to find true love. No one is more
surprised than the birthday girl when someone from her past walks back into her
life'looking for happily ever after. Francis Ray helps a commitment-shy businessman realize that The
Wright Woman can make all the difference. Stephanie Wright, assistant
manager of an upscale Dallas boutique, is sexy, savvy, and a stunningly
beautiful size twenty. But it will take everything she's got to prove to her
newest customer that they're destined to make a perfect fit.
by Donna Hill ISBN: 0312281935 Rayne Holland is a woman who appears to have it all: a handsome, successful
husband, a beautiful five-year-old daughter, and a rapidly rising film career.
What everyone doesn't realize is that behind closed doors, the picture is not so
perfect. And in the recesses of Rayne's mind she harbors a dark past that even
she is unaware of. Then tragedy strikes and Rayne slowly discovers that the
story of her life is just beginning and nothing and no one are as they seem... Gayle has been Rayne's best friend for years and always secretly wished that
her life was more like Rayne's, from Rayne's wonderful husband to her burgeoning
success. Gayle had been the one to introduce Paul to Rayne and a small part of
her still regretted the day. Although Gayle married a good man and has a good
life, she can't help feeling that the grass may be greener on the other side.
Out of a deep sense of guilt, Gayle tries to help Rayne along the road to
recovery, even at the expense of her own marriage . . . Pauline, Rayne's psychologist, found herself drawn to the lovely woman from
the moment they met. For in Rayne, she sees parts of herself, disturbing
similarities and secret pains. Faced with the most daunting case of her career,
Pauline must walk the thin line of medical ethics knowing that if she saves
Rayne, she may lose everything but if she takes the risk she may save herself as
well and unlock the secrets that would free them all. Told with Donna Hill's grace, wit and uncompromising honesty, this novel
explores the strength, passion, hope and healing of three extraordinary women. by Donna Hill and
Francis Ray ISBN: 0312321953 Tis the season to be merry and the Morrison family are
about to have their lives turned upside down. Denise has always been the faithful wife and dutiful mother. As a matter of
fact, it seems that is all she has been in the twenty-plus years she and her
husband, Edward have been married. But the kids are grown and out of the house
and now she's ready to live a few dreams of her own. Edward, however, would like
to keep things just the way they are and Denise realizes that if she doesn't do
something drastic, then all she will ever be is a mother and a wife. So when she
drops the bomb at Thanksgiving dinner that she is leaving their father and
selling the house, everyone is stunned to say the least. And her announcement
opens the door to Morrison Family Dysfunction 101. Edward is now living with his
crazy aunt Etta and uncle Eddie, who's sex life is more active than his own;
their daughter, Christine has moved back home because she suspects her husband
is cheating on her; and their son, Anthony is simply dazed and confused. And in
the midst of it all, Edward hatches a plan to get his wife back--no matter what.
Not only does he plan to be back in their home and back in their bed, but come
Christmas he and Denise will be Rockin' Around that Christmas Tree.
Format: Paperback, 336 pages Rhythms begins in the Mississippi
Delta in 1927, introducing three incredible women, Cora, the matriarch of two
generations; Emma, her embittered and troubled daughter; and Parris, her beloved
and talented granddaughter, both of whom are affected by Cora's seventy-five
year old secret. Effectively examining the themes of
love, family ties, prejudice, and social barriers, Rhythms deftly reveals the
challenges of growing up biracial in America, the destruction born of family
secrets and betrayal, and of dreams deferred and reached. Ultimately, Rhythms is
a novel that speaks to the power of love, hope and forgiveness.
Hardcover, 352pp. It all began in 1927, in the small town of Rudell, Mississippi, after the
sudden and tragic death of Cora Harvey's parents. She has nothing left except
her burning desire to become a singer. But her dream will never come true in
Rudell, especially if she marries the man she adores, Dr. David Mackey. So when
she sets out for Chicago, everyone in the close knit community, including David
believes that the next time they see Cora, her name will be in lights. However,
it's not long before Cora finds herself back in Rudell and back in David's arms
harboring a secret she dare not reveal. . .A secret that will cause her
daughter, Emma to flee Rudell with no intention of ever looking back. And even
when Emma finds the perfect man and happiness at last, she is determined to do
whatever it takes to keep her family's shameful past at bay. Then the dream that
began with Cora comes full circle with her beloved granddaughter Parris whose
melodic voice fills the dimly lit nightclubs of New York City. Yet, when tragedy
strikes, opening a door to the past, Parris discovers the hidden truths that
have ripped the family apart--but which may ultimately bind them together at
last. From the dusty roads of the Delta to the pulsing metropolis of New York City,
Rhythms is a rich, unforgettable tale about loss and healing, redemption
and love.
Whether you want a cut, weave or
braid; a facial, manicure, or massage; there's always a helping hand-and a sympathetic
ear-at Rosie's Curl and Weave on 125th Street in Harlem. And sometimes, when you least
expect it, love walks in the door. So sit back, relax, put your feet up, and enjoy, as
four talented writers render four magical stories about the love of beauty and the beauty
of love. Designed by
Mary Beth Vickers
Below Q&A Courtesy of BET Books Arabesque Romance
News - June 1999 Q. How many Arabesque books have you
published and what are the titles and publication dates? *Intimate
Betrayal will be featured as a made for television movie on the BET network during the
1999/2000.
Dark Thirst: An
Anthology
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Pub. Date: October 2004
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Adult Publishing Group
Divas,
Inc.
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Pub. Date: June 2004
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Delicious Diva Tip #13: When in doubt, just do it anyway.
Tiffany Lane and Chantal Hollis are bonafide divas-in every sense of the word.
They've also been Margaret Drew's best friends since they were children.
Margaret has always been the plain Jane of the threesome, living vicariously
through the exploits of her friends. But when Tiffany and Chantal head to Europe
on an extended vacation, leaving Margaret to tend their apartments, Margaret
decides to see how the other half lives. Co-opting their apartments, their
boyfriends (current and past), their fabulous lifestyles and Tiffany's very
savvy pooch, Virginia, Margaret finally feels like she has found the life she
has always wanted and deserved. But her double living begins to catch up with
her and Margaret might soon be homeless, manless, and friendless all in one
swoop.
A
Whole Lotta Love
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Pub. Date: January 2004
Publisher: N A L 
In My Bedroom
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Format: Hardcover, 272pp
Pub. Date: January 2004
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Rockin' Around That Christmas Tree: A Holiday Novel
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Pub. Date: October 2003
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Rhythms
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Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Publication Date: September 2002
Rhythms
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St. Martin's Press, Inc.
Pub. Date: August 2001
Rosie's
Curl and Weave
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Date Published: Dec. 1998
Format: Trade Paper
Interlude
Publisher: Genesis Press, Incorporated
Date Published: February 1999
Format: Trade Paper
A. I have published eleven titles with Arabesque (including my current release,
Pieces of Dreams): Temptation 1994, The Choice (from
the anthology Spirit of the Season) 1994, Scandalous 1995, Deception 1996,
*Masquerade (from the anthology Love Letters) 1997, *Intimate Betrayal 1997, A Private Affair 1998, Charade 1998, Chances Are
1998, ‘Round Midnight (from the anthology Winter Nights) 1998.
A. I was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York.
Q. How do you come up with the locations of
your books?
A. More often than not I decide on a locale that fits my
story and then I do the research.
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