Hello, my friends. You know how I can’t sit still long enough and always need to know my passport is valid, so it’s no surprise that I adore writing International Affairs. I’m currently snug and comfy in the lap of a charming romance in Provence! For the first to guess and leave a comment on who the hero and heroine are, I’ll send you a signed copy when it releases: Christmas in Provence. (Hint-they make a yummy and heart-tugging appearance in 26 Hours inParis.)

As for now, I’d like to thank...