I have a cover. I have a galley to proof. It must be real. Book #2 in my Second Chances series, "Loving Again," will be released by Crimson Romance on November 12, 2012. Not only is it the release of my second book but it's my birthday. Nice gift, huh?

The first book, "Beginning Again," was about a gallery owner and her sculptor lover. In "Loving Again" glass artist Amanda St. Claire meets Portland police detective Sam Richardson when she's accused of murdering her boyfriend. Sam clears her name, falls for her and urges her to recognize the attraction between them but she runs to Seattle to get away from the notoriety from her trial.

When she returns to Portland the relationship develops but the past has a way of intruding into even the best love stories. Amanda is faced with a decision--push Sam away to protect him or risk having him hurt by her past.

It was a fun book to write because I also do glass art as Amanda does. Well, she does it better. But I'll have a few images of her work--as interpreted by a less talented artist (me) on my website release week. Check out peggybirdwrites.com the week of Nov. 12th and see.