Marcy Galvan loved the idea of revitalizing her old San Antonio neighborhood and restoring a sense of pride in its residents. She had even signed up her Little Sister, Amy Calderon, to play on the local baseball team.
HIS LIFE WAS IN NEW YORK
Brant Holland had spent years trying to forget his Texas childhood by becoming one of New York's most successful businessmen. He wanted no part of Marcy's plan. But he did want a place in her heart.
And they both wanted a place to call home. Though love had brought Marcy and Brant together, would their obligations drive them apart?
Emma F. Merritt was born on 12 November 1940 in Texas, USA. She resided with her husband, Paul, in San Antonio, where she wrote long letters to her twin sons, who both served in the Marine Corps. Her romances were published since 1983, she signed her novels as Emma Merritt and under the pseudonyms Emma Bennett and Micah Leigh. She was the first president of the San Antonio Romance Authors. She was widely known in the romance community as a tireless volunteer and mentor.
Emma Merritt passed away on 18 October 1995. Since then, the Romance Writers of America have honored the memory of Merritt by naming their National Service Award after her. The Virginia Romance Writers have also named a scholarship after Emma Merritt, and the San Antonio Romance Authors have named their conference and contest after her: the Merritt Conference and the Award of Merritt.