Cathy Gillen Thacker is a popular Harlequin author of over one hundred novels.nbsp; Married and a mother of three, she and her husband resided in Texas for eighteen years, and now make their home in North Carolina.nbsp; Her mysteries, romantic comedies, and family stories have made numerous appearances on bestseller lists, but her best reward is knowing one of her books made someone's day a little brighter.nbsp; nbsp;

Judy Duarte is an award-winning romantic fiction author. She is the author of a number series including Bayside Bachelors, Fairbrook, Brighton Valley Medical Center, Texas Homecoming, Baby Chase, and Brighton Valley Babies. She is also the author of several stand-alone novels and has contributed to a number of anthologies.