My novel Bed of Rose and Thorns has been officially announced as finalist for best novel in an international writing contest, the Page Turner Awards. I am very happy that my novel has been recognized in this way, and I will happily admit that I hope this helps potential readers consider reading this, my fifth, novel.

Bed of Rose and Thorns has been recognized by other professional reviewers as being well-written and entertaining. Booklife Reviews awarded the novel with its coveted Editor's Pick lightning bolt, and it is a Recommended Read from BookView Reviews.

The story follows Sir Ezra in a journey of discovery involving politics, the nature of love and of identity.

"Sir Ezra wears plate armor to hide his true nature. He is an Elysian Bell, a being of pure and powerful emotions. His secret love for the Queen ended in a night of passion, blood, and her promise to kill him. When the Queen disappears, Ezra must find her, even if it means his death.