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Rachel Byrne

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I LOVE to read, especially thrillers, mysteries, YA, or anything that gets me to keep turning the page. I was a shy kid who hid in the corner with my book instead of going to recess, and not much has changed!

A proud Colorado native, I used the gorgeous Rocky Mountains as a backdrop for Predestined. When I'm not writing, I'm skiing, playing tennis, or playing with my dogs.




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A reader today emailed me to ask me what my goal is in publishing my book. It seems a rather simple question, yet my answer is likely different from that of other writers and has many layers to its answer.

In short, my goal is to reach as many readers as possible with my story. Not because I expect to earn money with sales, become a well-known author, get a movie deal, etc., but because I LOVE rea Read more of this blog post »
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A perfect wedding to her dream man is threatened to be derailed by dark secrets from her past!!

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I have adored this series! I love Molly’s quirky character and her outlook on the world. I listened to them and the narrator is spot-on!!
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