Fifteen years ago, USA Today bestselling author Judy Duarte couldn't shake the dream of creating a story of her own. That dream became a reality in 2002, when Harlequin released the first of more than fifty books. Judy's stories have touched the hearts of readers around the world. A two-time Rita finalist, Judy's books won two Maggies and a National Reader's Choice Award. You can contact her at www.judyduarte.com Abby Gaines writes funny, tender romances for Harlequin Superromance and Love Inspired Historical - she's currently at work on her 18th novel for Harlequin. Always keen to learn new skills, she's also experimenting with a young adult novel and a women's fiction novel, and learning Chinese. Abby loves reading, skiing, traveling and cooking for friends, as well as spending time with her husband and children.