Hey, y’all! It’s been a crazy few weeks around here. First, there was a book due. Then there were revisions due. And then I spent a week on-board the Celebrity Solstice with my hubby, parents, and in-laws. Tomorrow, I’m off for New York City and a lovely girls’ weekend with the fabulous Jennie Lucas. Well, it’s not strictly a girls’ weekend as we are also attending a conference, but Jennie and I always have such a fabulous time together that it’ll be like we took off for a girls’ weekend.

One of the best things about selling to Harlequin Presents is gaining some of the coolest friends ever. I truly love getting together with my fellow authors. We always have such fun! Though it’ll just be me and Jennie in NYC, we’ll still have a good time — and in July, when we all converge on Anaheim for the RWA conference, the fun will be even bigger and better as the other authors join us!

So while I reel with the fact I have to pack again (I just unpacked on Sunday!), I wanted to share some good news I got about Strangers in the Desert while I was in the Caribbean last week. First, Morgan and Whitney dish about the book at the RT Book Reviews website — and I am honored they liked it!

Secondly, I learned that this story was nominated for RT’s March Seal of Excellence! It didn’t win, but it was the only Harlequin category romance to be nominated. I am so thrilled with this honor! This book is special to me, and I’m very humbled by the reception it’s been getting from readers. Thank you so much for loving this book and telling your friends about it!

And now I’m off to sort through my clothes and pack weather-appropriate gear for NY. I’m thinking the tank tops and Capri pants from last week won’t cut it.

I leave you with a picture of me on the ship in St. Thomas. That superyacht in the background is something one of my heroes would own.