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I grew up in Kansas City on the edge of the prairie. Like any good pioneer, I’ve always been intrigued by new places and experiences. I went off to New York to study art history at Vassar College, and by the time I was twenty-one I had traveled the world from Japan to Tunisia. Little did I know I was collecting material for future stories!

Unlike many writers, I didn’t grow up knowing I wanted to write, but I’ve always been an avid reader and eventually decided to try my hand at writing the kind of stories I loved. I was quickly hooked on the creative process.

I recently retired after a long career in business and moved with my husband to the glorious Central Coast region of California. If we ever get homesick for the Midwest, we can hop on ...more

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	Unwritten Rules 4.16 avg rating — 316 ratings — published 2013 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Second Wind (Cypress Coast, #1) 4.32 avg rating — 206 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Harvest of Dreams (Historical Romance from the Heartland Book 1) 4.12 avg rating — 207 ratings — published 2010 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Boiling Point (Phoenix, Ltd. Book 2) 4.34 avg rating — 187 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Man Like That (Historical Romance from the Heartland Book 2) 4.51 avg rating — 150 ratings — published 2011 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Undercover Nanny (Phoenix, Ltd. #3) 4.39 avg rating — 153 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Once Burned (Cypress Coast #2) 4.39 avg rating — 109 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Troubled Waters (Cypress Coast Book 3) 4.34 avg rating — 62 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Snapshot of a Murder: An Izzy Munro Cozy Mystery (Izzy Munro Mysteries Book 1) 4.61 avg rating — 49 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Death in Room 213: An Izzy Munro Cozy Mystery (Izzy Munro Mysteries Book 2) 4.86 avg rating — 28 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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I'm thrilled to share the cover of my upcoming release, Boiling Point, at the Roses of Prose blog. It's the second book in the Phoenix, Ltd. female bodyguard series - another fun romp, chock-full of action, suspense, and humor. Stop by and check it out! http://rosesofprose.blogspot.com/2016... Read more of this blog post »

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The story grabs you from the first sentence and never lets go. After experiencing a devastating trauma at a young age, Fiona has forged a new life in the Alaskan wilderness with remarkable resilience and grit. When the murderer she helped send to pri ...more
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I loved the James River plantation setting and the small town of Wildwood, with all its quirky inhabitants. This final book might be my favorite of the series. It certainly has the twistiest plot, with Jessica and Lincoln struggling to solve the 40-y ...more
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This is a must-read for fans of the Damien Dickens mystery series who’ve been waiting with bated breath to find out what happened to the pair of married investigators after the end of the final book. However, it’s also a terrific start for a brand ne ...more
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Peril abounds in this great romantic suspense adventure. The characters are appealing, and the plot is a lively combination of genealogical research, Revolutionary War history, and a treasure hunt for hidden jewels. There are so many twists and so ma ...more
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In book #2 in the Truth and Lies romantic suspense series, Jannine Gallant has amped up the pace and suspense level even further. The complex, political-thriller plot could have been pulled straight from today's headlines and has more frayed threads ...more
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