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<div>{{DEFAULTSORT:Porter, Jane}} [[Category:Authors - P]] [[Category:Presents Author]] [[Category:Award-Winning Authors]] [[Category:Golden Heart Winners]] <br />
[[Jane Porter]] writes "classic romance and modern lit". Born in Visalia, California, Porter was changed by a year spent in Europe, leading to her love of the [[Harlequin Presents]] line.<br />
<br />
== Biography ==<br />
<br />
Porter is the bestselling author of over 30 novels. The [[Romance Writers of America]] awarded Porter the [[Golden Heart]] in Long Contemporary Fiction category in 1998. Her first novel, ''The Italian Groom'', was published by Harlequin in 2001. She won the [[Golden Heart]] in 1998 with her long contemporary series romance, ''All-Around Cowboy'' -- a book that she didn't ultimately sell. She has been a finalist for the prestigious [[RITA]] award from Romance Writers of America in 2002, 2003, 2008 and 2010. Porter’s July '06 release, [[Flirting With Forty]], picked by ''Redbook Magazine'' as its Red Hot Summer Read, went back for seven printings in six weeks before being made into a December 08 Lifetime movie starring Heather Locklear. <br />
<br />
A former English teacher, Jane holds a Bachelors degree from UCLA in American Studies, a program that combines American literature and American history, and an MA in Writing from the University of San Francisco. She makes her home in Bellevue, Washington. <br />
<br />
== Books ==<br />
'''Modern Lit / Women's Fiction'''<br />
* Easy on the Eyes - July 2009 ([[Grand Central Publishing]]) <br />
* Flirting With Forty - July 2006 ([[Grand Central Publishing]]) <br />
* Mrs. Perfect - May 2008 ([[Grand Central Publishing]]) <br />
* Odd Mom Out - September 2007 ([[Grand Central Publishing]]) <br />
* She's Gone Country - August 2010 ([[Grand Central Publishing]]) <br />
* The Frog Prince - May 2005 ([[Grand Central Publishing]]) <br />
<br />
'''Classic Romance / Harlequin'''<br />
* [[At The Greek Boss's Bidding]] - April 2007 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2623]] <br />
* [[Christo's Promise|''Christo's Promise'']] - October 2001 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2210]] <br />
* ''[[Duty, Desire, And The Desert King]]'' - 2009 ([[Modern Romance|Mills and Boon Modern]])<br />
* [[Hollywood Husband, Contract Wife|''Hollywood Husband, Contract Wife'']] - October 2006 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2574]] <br />
* [[In Dante's Debt|''In Dante's Debt'']] - January 2003 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2298]] <br />
* [[The Italian Groom|''Italian Groom, The'']] - March 2001 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2168]] <br />
* [[The Latin Lover's Secret Child|''Latin Lover's Secret Child, The'']] - November 2003 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2358]] <br />
* [[Lazaro's Revenge|''Lazaro's Revenge'']] - February 2003 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2304]] <br />
* [[Marco's Pride|''Marco's Pride'']] - February 2004 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2375]]<br />
* [[The Secret|''Secret, The'']] - 2002 [[Harlequin Cooper's Corner]]<br />
* [[The Secretary's Seduction|''Secretary's Seduction, The'']] - August 2005 ([[Presents]]) - September 2002 [[Modern Romance]] <br />
* [[The Sheikh's Disobedient Bride|''Sheikh's Disobedient Bride, The'']] - June 2006 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2542]] <br />
* [[The Sheikh's Virgin|''Sheikh's Virgin, The'']] - June 2005 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2473]] <br />
* [[The Sheikh's Wife|''Sheikh's Wife, The'']] - May 2002 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2252]] <br />
* [[The Sicilian's Defiant Mistress|''Sicilian's Defiant Mistress, The'']] - February 2006 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2520]] <br />
* [[The Spaniard's Passion|''Spaniard's Passion, The'']] - December 2003 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2363]] <br />
* [[The Sultan's Bought Bride|''Sultan's Bought Bride, the'']] - September 2004 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2418]] <br />
* [[Taken By The Highest Bidder|''Taken By The Highest Bidder'']] - December 2005 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2508]]<br />
<br />
'''Online'''<br />
* [[Mistaken For A Mistress]] - 2008 [[Harlequin]]<br />
<br />
==Series/Related Titles==<br />
<br />
==='''[[Desert Kings]]'''===<br />
# [[The Sheikh's Chosen Queen|''Sheikh's Chosen Queen, The'']] - January 2008 ([[Modern Romance|Mills and Boon Modern Romance]]), [[Modern Romance By The Numbers|#723]] <br />
# [[King Of The Desert, Captive Bride|''King Of The Desert, Captive Bride'']] - March 2008 ([[Modern Romance|Mills and Boon Modern Romance]]), [[Modern Romance By The Numbers|#739]] <br />
# ''[[Duty, Desire And The Desert King]]'' - November 2009 ([[Modern Romance|Mills and Boon Modern Romance]]) [[Modern Romance By The Numbers|#915]] <br />
<br />
==='''[[Princess Brides]]'''===<br />
# [[The Sultan's Bought Bride|''Sultan's Bought Bride, The'']] - May 2004 ([[Modern Romance|Mills and Boon Modern Romance]]), [[Modern Romance By The Numbers|#371]] and September 2004 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2418]] <br />
# [[The Greek's Royal Mistress|''Greek's Royal Mistress, The'']] - July 2004 ([[Modern Romance|Mills and Boon Modern Romance]]), [[Modern Romance By The Numbers|#387]] and October 2004 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2424]]<br />
# [[The Italian's Virgin Princess|''Italian's Virgin Princess, The'']] - May 2004 ([[Modern Romance|Mills and Boon Modern Romance]]), [[Modern Romance By The Numbers|#423]] and November 2004 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2430]]<br />
<br />
== Awards/Honors ==<br />
* 1998 - [[Golden Heart]] Winner<br />
<br />
== On the Web ==<br />
* [http://www.janeporter.com/ Jane Porter]<br />
* [http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/books/389945_flirting01.html Bellevue romance writer Jane Porter's life imitates art in novel and on TV] - ''Seattle PI'' story on local author Jane Porter coinciding with the release of the movie version of he book ''[[Flirting With Forty]]'' (December 2008)</div>Edieramerhttps://romancewiki.bham.ac.uk//index.php?title=Jane_Porter&diff=103924Jane Porter2010-08-23T05:01:08Z<p>Edieramer: </p>
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<div>{{DEFAULTSORT:Porter, Jane}} [[Category:Authors - P]] [[Category:Presents Author]] [[Category:Award-Winning Authors]] [[Category:Golden Heart Winners]] <br />
[[Jane Porter]] writes "classic romance and modern lit". Born in Visalia, California, Porter was changed by a year spent in Europe, leading to her love of the [[Harlequin Presents]] line.<br />
<br />
== Biography ==<br />
<br />
Porter is the bestselling author of over 30 novels. The [[Romance Writers of America]] awarded Porter the [[Golden Heart]] in Long Contemporary Fiction category in 1998. Her first novel, ''The Italian Groom'', was published by Harlequin in 2001. She won the [[Golden Heart]] in 1998 with her long contemporary series romance, ''All-Around Cowboy'' -- a book that she didn't ultimately sell. She has been a finalist for the prestigious [[RITA]] award from Romance Writers of America in 2002, 2003, 2008 and 2010. Porter’s July '06 release, [[Flirting With Forty]], picked by ''Redbook Magazine'' as its Red Hot Summer Read, went back for seven printings in six weeks before being made into a December 08 Lifetime movie starring Heather Locklear. <br />
<br />
A former English teacher, Jane holds a Bachelors degree from UCLA in American Studies, a program that combines American literature and American history, and an MA in Writing from the University of San Francisco. She makes her home in Bellevue, Washington. <br />
<br />
[[Jane Porter]] has written 16 books for Harlequin [[Presents]].<br />
== Books ==<br />
'''Modern Lit / Women's Fiction'''<br />
* Easy on the Eyes - July 2009 ([[Grand Central Publishing]]) <br />
* Flirting With Forty - July 2006 ([[Grand Central Publishing]]) <br />
* Mrs. Perfect - May 2008 ([[Grand Central Publishing]]) <br />
* Odd Mom Out - September 2007 ([[Grand Central Publishing]]) <br />
* She's Gone Country - August 2010 ([[Grand Central Publishing]]) <br />
* The Frog Prince - May 2005 ([[Grand Central Publishing]]) <br />
<br />
'''Classic Romance / Harlequin'''<br />
<br />
* [[At The Greek Boss's Bidding]] - April 2007 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2623]] <br />
* [[Christo's Promise|''Christo's Promise'']] - October 2001 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2210]] <br />
* ''[[Duty, Desire, And The Desert King]]'' - 2009 ([[Modern Romance|Mills and Boon Modern]])<br />
* [[Hollywood Husband, Contract Wife|''Hollywood Husband, Contract Wife'']] - October 2006 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2574]] <br />
* [[In Dante's Debt|''In Dante's Debt'']] - January 2003 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2298]] <br />
* [[The Italian Groom|''Italian Groom, The'']] - March 2001 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2168]] <br />
* [[The Latin Lover's Secret Child|''Latin Lover's Secret Child, The'']] - November 2003 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2358]] <br />
* [[Lazaro's Revenge|''Lazaro's Revenge'']] - February 2003 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2304]] <br />
* [[Marco's Pride|''Marco's Pride'']] - February 2004 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2375]]<br />
* [[The Secret|''Secret, The'']] - 2002 [[Harlequin Cooper's Corner]]<br />
* [[The Secretary's Seduction|''Secretary's Seduction, The'']] - August 2005 ([[Presents]]) - September 2002 [[Modern Romance]] <br />
* [[The Sheikh's Disobedient Bride|''Sheikh's Disobedient Bride, The'']] - June 2006 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2542]] <br />
* [[The Sheikh's Virgin|''Sheikh's Virgin, The'']] - June 2005 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2473]] <br />
* [[The Sheikh's Wife|''Sheikh's Wife, The'']] - May 2002 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2252]] <br />
* [[The Sicilian's Defiant Mistress|''Sicilian's Defiant Mistress, The'']] - February 2006 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2520]] <br />
* [[The Spaniard's Passion|''Spaniard's Passion, The'']] - December 2003 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2363]] <br />
* [[The Sultan's Bought Bride|''Sultan's Bought Bride, the'']] - September 2004 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2418]] <br />
* [[Taken By The Highest Bidder|''Taken By The Highest Bidder'']] - December 2005 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2508]]<br />
<br />
'''Online'''<br />
<br />
* [[Mistaken For A Mistress]] - 2008 [[Harlequin]]<br />
<br />
==Series/Related Titles==<br />
<br />
==='''[[Desert Kings]]'''===<br />
# [[The Sheikh's Chosen Queen|''Sheikh's Chosen Queen, The'']] - January 2008 ([[Modern Romance|Mills and Boon Modern Romance]]), [[Modern Romance By The Numbers|#723]] <br />
# [[King Of The Desert, Captive Bride|''King Of The Desert, Captive Bride'']] - March 2008 ([[Modern Romance|Mills and Boon Modern Romance]]), [[Modern Romance By The Numbers|#739]] <br />
# ''[[Duty, Desire And The Desert King]]'' - November 2009 ([[Modern Romance|Mills and Boon Modern Romance]]) [[Modern Romance By The Numbers|#915]] <br />
<br />
==='''[[Princess Brides]]'''===<br />
# [[The Sultan's Bought Bride|''Sultan's Bought Bride, The'']] - May 2004 ([[Modern Romance|Mills and Boon Modern Romance]]), [[Modern Romance By The Numbers|#371]] and September 2004 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2418]] <br />
# [[The Greek's Royal Mistress|''Greek's Royal Mistress, The'']] - July 2004 ([[Modern Romance|Mills and Boon Modern Romance]]), [[Modern Romance By The Numbers|#387]] and October 2004 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2424]]<br />
# [[The Italian's Virgin Princess|''Italian's Virgin Princess, The'']] - May 2004 ([[Modern Romance|Mills and Boon Modern Romance]]), [[Modern Romance By The Numbers|#423]] and November 2004 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2430]]<br />
<br />
== Awards/Honors ==<br />
* 1998 - Golden Heart Winner<br />
<br />
== On the Web ==<br />
* [http://www.janeporter.com/ Jane Porter]<br />
* [http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/books/389945_flirting01.html Bellevue romance writer Jane Porter's life imitates art in novel and on TV] - ''Seattle PI'' story on local author Jane Porter coinciding with the release of the movie version of he book ''[[Flirting With Forty]]'' (December 2008)</div>Edieramerhttps://romancewiki.bham.ac.uk//index.php?title=Jane_Porter&diff=103923Jane Porter2010-08-23T04:56:18Z<p>Edieramer: </p>
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<div>{{DEFAULTSORT:Porter, Jane}} [[Category:Authors - P]] [[Category:Presents Author]] [[Category:Award-Winning Authors]] [[Category:Golden Heart Winners]] <br />
[[Jane Porter]] writes "classic romance and modern lit". Born in Visalia, California, Porter was changed by a year spent in Europe, leading to her love of the [[Harlequin Presents]] line.<br />
<br />
== Biography ==<br />
<br />
Porter is the bestselling author of over 30 novels. The [[Romance Writers of America]] awarded Porter the [[Golden Heart]] in Long Contemporary Fiction category in 1998. Her first novel, ''The Italian Groom'', was published by Harlequin in 2001. She won the [[Golden Heart]] in 1998 with her long contemporary series romance, ''All-Around Cowboy'' -- a book that she didn't ultimately sell. She has been a finalist for the prestigious [[RITA]] award from Romance Writers of America in 2002, 2003, 2008 and 2010. Porter’s July '06 release, [[Flirting With Forty]], picked by ''Redbook Magazine'' as its Red Hot Summer Read, went back for seven printings in six weeks before being made into a December 08 Lifetime movie starring Heather Locklear. <br />
<br />
A former English teacher, Jane holds a Bachelors degree from UCLA in American Studies, a program that combines American literature and American history, and an MA in Writing from the University of San Francisco. She makes her home in Bellevue, Washington. <br />
<br />
[[Jane Porter]] has written 16 books for Harlequin [[Presents]].<br />
== Books ==<br />
'''Modern Lit / Women's Fiction'''<br />
* Easy on the Eyes - July 2009 ([[Grand Central Publishing]]) <br />
* Flirting With Forty - July 2006 ([[Grand Central Publishing]]) <br />
* Mrs. Perfect - May 2008 ([[Grand Central Publishing]]) <br />
* Odd Mom Out - September 2007 ([[Grand Central Publishing]]) <br />
* She's Gone Country - August 2010 ([[Grand Central Publishing]]) <br />
* The Frog Prince - May 2005 ([[Grand Central Publishing]]) <br />
<br />
'''Classic Romance / Harlequin'''<br />
<br />
* [[At The Greek Boss's Bidding]] - April 2007 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2623]] <br />
* [[Christo's Promise|''Christo's Promise'']] - October 2001 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2210]] <br />
* ''[[Duty, Desire, And The Desert King]]'' - 2009 ([[Modern Romance|Mills and Boon Modern]])<br />
* [[Hollywood Husband, Contract Wife|''Hollywood Husband, Contract Wife'']] - October 2006 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2574]] <br />
* [[In Dante's Debt|''In Dante's Debt'']] - January 2003 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2298]] <br />
* [[The Italian Groom|''Italian Groom, The'']] - March 2001 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2168]] <br />
* [[The Latin Lover's Secret Child|''Latin Lover's Secret Child, The'']] - November 2003 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2358]] <br />
* [[Lazaro's Revenge|''Lazaro's Revenge'']] - February 2003 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2304]] <br />
* [[Marco's Pride|''Marco's Pride'']] - February 2004 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2375]]<br />
* [[The Secret|''Secret, The'']] - 2002 [[Harlequin Cooper's Corner]]<br />
* [[The Secretary's Seduction|''Secretary's Seduction, The'']] - August 2005 ([[Presents]]) - September 2002 [[Modern Romance]] <br />
* [[The Sheikh's Disobedient Bride|''Sheikh's Disobedient Bride, The'']] - June 2006 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2542]] <br />
* [[The Sheikh's Virgin|''Sheikh's Virgin, The'']] - June 2005 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2473]] <br />
* [[The Sheikh's Wife|''Sheikh's Wife, The'']] - May 2002 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2252]] <br />
* [[The Sicilian's Defiant Mistress|''Sicilian's Defiant Mistress, The'']] - February 2006 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2520]] <br />
* [[The Spaniard's Passion|''Spaniard's Passion, The'']] - December 2003 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2363]] <br />
* [[The Sultan's Bought Bride|''Sultan's Bought Bride, the'']] - September 2004 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2418]] <br />
* [[Taken By The Highest Bidder|''Taken By The Highest Bidder'']] - December 2005 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2508]]<br />
<br />
'''Online'''<br />
<br />
* [[Mistaken For A Mistress]] - 2008 [[Harlequin]]<br />
<br />
==Series/Related Titles==<br />
<br />
==='''[[Desert Kings]]'''===<br />
# [[The Sheikh's Chosen Queen|''Sheikh's Chosen Queen, The'']] - January 2008 ([[Modern Romance|Mills and Boon Modern Romance]]), [[Modern Romance By The Numbers|#723]] <br />
# [[King Of The Desert, Captive Bride|''King Of The Desert, Captive Bride'']] - March 2008 ([[Modern Romance|Mills and Boon Modern Romance]]), [[Modern Romance By The Numbers|#739]] <br />
# ''[[Duty, Desire And The Desert King]]'' - November 2009 ([[Modern Romance|Mills and Boon Modern Romance]]) [[Modern Romance By The Numbers|#915]] <br />
<br />
==='''[[Princess Brides]]'''===<br />
# [[The Sultan's Bought Bride|''Sultan's Bought Bride, The'']] - May 2004 ([[Modern Romance|Mills and Boon Modern Romance]]), [[Modern Romance By The Numbers|#371]] and September 2004 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2418]] <br />
# [[The Greek's Royal Mistress|''Greek's Royal Mistress, The'']] - July 2004 ([[Modern Romance|Mills and Boon Modern Romance]]), [[Modern Romance By The Numbers|#387]] and October 2004 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2424]]<br />
# [[The Italian's Virgin Princess|''Italian's Virgin Princess, The'']] - May 2004 ([[Modern Romance|Mills and Boon Modern Romance]]), [[Modern Romance By The Numbers|#423]] and November 2004 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2430]]<br />
<br />
== Awards/Honors ==<br />
* 1998 - Golden Heart Winner<br />
<br />
== On the Web ==<br />
* [http://www.janeporter.com/ Jane Porter]<br />
* [http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/books/389945_flirting01.html Bellevue romance writer Jane Porter's life imitatesart in novel and on TV] - ''Seattle PI'' story on local author Jane Porter coinciding with the release of the movie version of he book ''[[Flirting With Forty]]'' (December 2008)</div>Edieramerhttps://romancewiki.bham.ac.uk//index.php?title=Flirting_With_Forty&diff=103922Flirting With Forty2010-08-23T04:53:53Z<p>Edieramer: </p>
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<div>[[Category:2006 Releases]] [[Category:Mainstream]] [[Category:Hawaii]] [[Category:Romance And Movies]]<br />
* '''Author''': [[Jane Porter]]<br />
* '''Publisher''': [[Grand Central Publishing]]<br />
* '''Year''': 2006<br />
* '''Setting''': Seattle, Washington, and Hawaii<br />
* '''Amazon Listing''': [http://www.amazon.com/Flirting-Forty-Jane-Porter/dp/0446697265/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1282537446&sr=8-2 Flirting With Forty]<br />
<br />
==Book Description==<br />
Playful and smart, a coming-of-middle age story of a woman not ready to give up on love and life.<br />
<br />
He got the second home and the Porsche. She got the kids and a broken heart. Now Jackie, post-divorce and heading toward the big four-oh, is on vacation, staring down her upcoming birthday in sunny Hawaii—alone. But not for long. She's soon falling for Kai, her gorgeous, much younger surf instructor, and the wild passionate fling they have becomes the biggest surprise of Jackie's life.<br />
<br />
Returning home, Jackie has to struggle with single parenthood...and memories of Kai. He hasn't forgotten her either. With her friends disapproving and thousands of ocean --not to mention an age difference--separating them, Jackie starts to wonder what she got herself into. When a choice must be made, can she, will she risk everything for her chance at happiness?<br />
<br />
== Trivia ==<br />
[[Flirting With Forty]], picked by ''Redbook Magazine'' as its Red Hot Summer Read, went back for seven printings in six weeks before being made into a [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1182887/ December 08 Lifetime movie] starring Heather Locklear.</div>Edieramerhttps://romancewiki.bham.ac.uk//index.php?title=Flirting_With_Forty&diff=103921Flirting With Forty2010-08-23T04:53:13Z<p>Edieramer: New page: Category:2006 Releases Category:Mainstream Category:Hawaii Category:Romance And Movies * '''Author''': Jane Porter * '''Publisher''': Grand Central Publishing * '''...</p>
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<div>[[Category:2006 Releases]] [[Category:Mainstream]] [[Category:Hawaii]] [[Category:Romance And Movies]]<br />
* '''Author''': [[Jane Porter]]<br />
* '''Publisher''': [[Grand Central Publishing]]<br />
* '''Year''': 2006<br />
* '''Setting''': Seattle, Washington, and Hawaii<br />
* '''Amazon Listing''': [http://www.amazon.com/Flirting-Forty-Jane-Porter/dp/0446697265/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1282537446&sr=8-2 Flirting With Forty]<br />
<br />
==Book Description==<br />
Playful and smart, a coming-of-middle age story of a woman not ready to give up on love and life.<br />
<br />
He got the second home and the Porsche. She got the kids and a broken heart. Now Jackie, post-divorce and heading toward the big four-oh, is on vacation, staring down her upcoming birthday in sunny Hawaii—alone. But not for long. She's soon falling for Kai, her gorgeous, much younger surf instructor, and the wild passionate fling they have becomes the biggest surprise of Jackie's life.<br />
<br />
Returning home, Jackie has to struggle with single parenthood...and memories of Kai. He hasn't forgotten her either. With her friends disapproving and thousands of ocean --not to mention an age difference--separating them, Jackie starts to wonder what she got herself into. When a choice must be made, can she, will she risk everything for her chance at happiness?<br />
<br />
<br />
== Trivia ==<br />
[[Flirting With Forty]], picked by ''Redbook Magazine'' as its Red Hot Summer Read, went back for seven printings in six weeks before being made into a [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1182887/ December 08 Lifetime movie] starring Heather Locklear.</div>Edieramerhttps://romancewiki.bham.ac.uk//index.php?title=Jane_Porter&diff=103920Jane Porter2010-08-23T04:49:46Z<p>Edieramer: </p>
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<div>{{DEFAULTSORT:Porter, Jane}} [[Category:Authors - P]] [[Category:Presents Author]] [[Category:Award-Winning Authors]] [[Category:Golden Heart Winners]] [[Category:Romance And Movies]]<br />
[[Jane Porter]] writes "classic romance and modern lit". Born in Visalia, California, Porter was changed by a year spent in Europe, leading to her love of the [[Harlequin Presents]] line.<br />
<br />
== Biography ==<br />
<br />
Porter is the bestselling author of over 30 novels. The [[Romance Writers of America]] awarded Porter the [[Golden Heart]] in Long Contemporary Fiction category in 1998. Her first novel, ''The Italian Groom'', was published by Harlequin in 2001. She won the [[Golden Heart]] in 1998 with her long contemporary series romance, ''All-Around Cowboy'' -- a book that she didn't ultimately sell. She has been a finalist for the prestigious [[RITA]] award from Romance Writers of America in 2002, 2003, 2008 and 2010. Porter’s July '06 release, [[Flirting With Forty]], picked by ''Redbook Magazine'' as its Red Hot Summer Read, went back for seven printings in six weeks before being made into a December 08 Lifetime movie starring Heather Locklear. <br />
<br />
A former English teacher, Jane holds a Bachelors degree from UCLA in American Studies, a program that combines American literature and American history, and an MA in Writing from the University of San Francisco. She makes her home in Bellevue, Washington. <br />
<br />
[[Jane Porter]] has written 16 books for Harlequin [[Presents]].<br />
== Books ==<br />
'''Modern Lit / Women's Fiction'''<br />
* Easy on the Eyes - July 2009 ([[Grand Central Publishing]]) <br />
* Flirting With Forty - July 2006 ([[Grand Central Publishing]]) <br />
* Mrs. Perfect - May 2008 ([[Grand Central Publishing]]) <br />
* Odd Mom Out - September 2007 ([[Grand Central Publishing]]) <br />
* She's Gone Country - August 2010 ([[Grand Central Publishing]]) <br />
* The Frog Prince - May 2005 ([[Grand Central Publishing]]) <br />
<br />
'''Classic Romance / Harlequin'''<br />
<br />
* [[At The Greek Boss's Bidding]] - April 2007 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2623]] <br />
* [[Christo's Promise|''Christo's Promise'']] - October 2001 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2210]] <br />
* ''[[Duty, Desire, And The Desert King]]'' - 2009 ([[Modern Romance|Mills and Boon Modern]])<br />
* [[Hollywood Husband, Contract Wife|''Hollywood Husband, Contract Wife'']] - October 2006 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2574]] <br />
* [[In Dante's Debt|''In Dante's Debt'']] - January 2003 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2298]] <br />
* [[The Italian Groom|''Italian Groom, The'']] - March 2001 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2168]] <br />
* [[The Latin Lover's Secret Child|''Latin Lover's Secret Child, The'']] - November 2003 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2358]] <br />
* [[Lazaro's Revenge|''Lazaro's Revenge'']] - February 2003 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2304]] <br />
* [[Marco's Pride|''Marco's Pride'']] - February 2004 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2375]]<br />
* [[The Secret|''Secret, The'']] - 2002 [[Harlequin Cooper's Corner]]<br />
* [[The Secretary's Seduction|''Secretary's Seduction, The'']] - August 2005 ([[Presents]]) - September 2002 [[Modern Romance]] <br />
* [[The Sheikh's Disobedient Bride|''Sheikh's Disobedient Bride, The'']] - June 2006 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2542]] <br />
* [[The Sheikh's Virgin|''Sheikh's Virgin, The'']] - June 2005 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2473]] <br />
* [[The Sheikh's Wife|''Sheikh's Wife, The'']] - May 2002 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2252]] <br />
* [[The Sicilian's Defiant Mistress|''Sicilian's Defiant Mistress, The'']] - February 2006 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2520]] <br />
* [[The Spaniard's Passion|''Spaniard's Passion, The'']] - December 2003 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2363]] <br />
* [[The Sultan's Bought Bride|''Sultan's Bought Bride, the'']] - September 2004 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2418]] <br />
* [[Taken By The Highest Bidder|''Taken By The Highest Bidder'']] - December 2005 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2508]]<br />
<br />
'''Online'''<br />
<br />
* [[Mistaken For A Mistress]] - 2008 [[Harlequin]]<br />
<br />
==Series/Related Titles==<br />
<br />
==='''[[Desert Kings]]'''===<br />
# [[The Sheikh's Chosen Queen|''Sheikh's Chosen Queen, The'']] - January 2008 ([[Modern Romance|Mills and Boon Modern Romance]]), [[Modern Romance By The Numbers|#723]] <br />
# [[King Of The Desert, Captive Bride|''King Of The Desert, Captive Bride'']] - March 2008 ([[Modern Romance|Mills and Boon Modern Romance]]), [[Modern Romance By The Numbers|#739]] <br />
# ''[[Duty, Desire And The Desert King]]'' - November 2009 ([[Modern Romance|Mills and Boon Modern Romance]]) [[Modern Romance By The Numbers|#915]] <br />
<br />
==='''[[Princess Brides]]'''===<br />
# [[The Sultan's Bought Bride|''Sultan's Bought Bride, The'']] - May 2004 ([[Modern Romance|Mills and Boon Modern Romance]]), [[Modern Romance By The Numbers|#371]] and September 2004 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2418]] <br />
# [[The Greek's Royal Mistress|''Greek's Royal Mistress, The'']] - July 2004 ([[Modern Romance|Mills and Boon Modern Romance]]), [[Modern Romance By The Numbers|#387]] and October 2004 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2424]]<br />
# [[The Italian's Virgin Princess|''Italian's Virgin Princess, The'']] - May 2004 ([[Modern Romance|Mills and Boon Modern Romance]]), [[Modern Romance By The Numbers|#423]] and November 2004 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2430]]<br />
<br />
== Awards/Honors ==<br />
* 1998 - Golden Heart Winner<br />
<br />
== On the Web ==<br />
* [http://www.janeporter.com/ Jane Porter]<br />
* [http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/books/389945_flirting01.html Bellevue romance writer Jane Porter's life imitatesart in novel and on TV] - ''Seattle PI'' story on local author Jane Porter coinciding with the release of the movie version of he book ''[[Flirting With Forty]]'' (December 2008)</div>Edieramerhttps://romancewiki.bham.ac.uk//index.php?title=Jane_Porter&diff=103905Jane Porter2010-08-20T21:38:30Z<p>Edieramer: </p>
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<div>{{DEFAULTSORT:Porter, Jane}} [[Category:Authors - P]] [[Category:Presents Author]] [[Category:Award-Winning Authors]] [[Category:Golden Heart Winners]]<br />
== Biography ==<br />
[[Jane Porter]] writes "classic romance and modern chick lit". A California native, Porter was changed by a year spent in Europe, leading to her love of the [[Presents]] line. She won the [[Golden Heart]]- in 1998 with her long contemporary series romance, All-Around Cowboy -- a book that she didn't ultimately sell.<br />
<br />
Jane Porter was a [[2008 RITA® Winners|2008 RITA® finalist]] in the [[RITA®: Novel With Strong Romantic Elements]] category with her novel ''[[Odd Mom Out]]''. She was a [[2010 RITA® Winners|2010 RITA® finalist]] in the [[RITA®: Contemporary Series Romance]] category with her novel ''[[Duty, Desire, And The Desert King]]''. Her first published book, [[The Italian Groom]] finaled in the 2000 [[Golden Heart]] contest and was published by Harlequin in 2001. She is also a two-time [[RITA]] finalist. Her novel ''[[Flirting With Forty]]'' was made into a ''Lifetime'' movie starring Heather Locklear and Robert Buckley.<br />
<br />
[[Jane Porter]] has written 16 books for Harlequin [[Presents]].<br />
== Books ==<br />
'''Modern Lit / Women's Fiction'''<br />
* Easy on the Eyes - July 2009 ([[Grand Central Publishing]]) <br />
* Flirting With Forty - July 2006 ([[Grand Central Publishing]]) <br />
* Mrs. Perfect - May 2008 ([[Grand Central Publishing]]) <br />
* Odd Mom Out - September 2007 ([[Grand Central Publishing]]) <br />
* She's Gone Country - August 2010 ([[Grand Central Publishing]]) <br />
* The Frog Prince - May 2005 ([[Grand Central Publishing]]) <br />
<br />
'''Classic Romance / Harlequin'''<br />
<br />
* [[At The Greek Boss's Bidding]] - April 2007 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2623]] <br />
* [[Christo's Promise|''Christo's Promise'']] - October 2001 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2210]] <br />
* ''[[Duty, Desire, And The Desert King]]'' - 2009 ([[Modern Romance|Mills and Boon Modern]])<br />
* [[Hollywood Husband, Contract Wife|''Hollywood Husband, Contract Wife'']] - October 2006 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2574]] <br />
* [[In Dante's Debt|''In Dante's Debt'']] - January 2003 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2298]] <br />
* [[The Italian Groom|''Italian Groom, The'']] - March 2001 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2168]] <br />
* [[The Latin Lover's Secret Child|''Latin Lover's Secret Child, The'']] - November 2003 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2358]] <br />
* [[Lazaro's Revenge|''Lazaro's Revenge'']] - February 2003 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2304]] <br />
* [[Marco's Pride|''Marco's Pride'']] - February 2004 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2375]]<br />
* [[The Secret|''Secret, The'']] - 2002 [[Harlequin Cooper's Corner]]<br />
* [[The Secretary's Seduction|''Secretary's Seduction, The'']] - August 2005 ([[Presents]]) - September 2002 [[Modern Romance]] <br />
* [[The Sheikh's Disobedient Bride|''Sheikh's Disobedient Bride, The'']] - June 2006 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2542]] <br />
* [[The Sheikh's Virgin|''Sheikh's Virgin, The'']] - June 2005 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2473]] <br />
* [[The Sheikh's Wife|''Sheikh's Wife, The'']] - May 2002 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2252]] <br />
* [[The Sicilian's Defiant Mistress|''Sicilian's Defiant Mistress, The'']] - February 2006 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2520]] <br />
* [[The Spaniard's Passion|''Spaniard's Passion, The'']] - December 2003 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2363]] <br />
* [[The Sultan's Bought Bride|''Sultan's Bought Bride, the'']] - September 2004 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2418]] <br />
* [[Taken By The Highest Bidder|''Taken By The Highest Bidder'']] - December 2005 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2508]]<br />
<br />
'''Online'''<br />
<br />
* [[Mistaken For A Mistress]] - 2008 [[Harlequin]]<br />
<br />
==Series/Related Titles==<br />
<br />
==='''[[Desert Kings]]'''===<br />
# [[The Sheikh's Chosen Queen|''Sheikh's Chosen Queen, The'']] - January 2008 ([[Modern Romance|Mills and Boon Modern Romance]]), [[Modern Romance By The Numbers|#723]] <br />
# [[King Of The Desert, Captive Bride|''King Of The Desert, Captive Bride'']] - March 2008 ([[Modern Romance|Mills and Boon Modern Romance]]), [[Modern Romance By The Numbers|#739]] <br />
# ''[[Duty, Desire And The Desert King]]'' - November 2009 ([[Modern Romance|Mills and Boon Modern Romance]]) [[Modern Romance By The Numbers|#915]] <br />
<br />
==='''[[Princess Brides]]'''===<br />
# [[The Sultan's Bought Bride|''Sultan's Bought Bride, The'']] - May 2004 ([[Modern Romance|Mills and Boon Modern Romance]]), [[Modern Romance By The Numbers|#371]] and September 2004 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2418]] <br />
# [[The Greek's Royal Mistress|''Greek's Royal Mistress, The'']] - July 2004 ([[Modern Romance|Mills and Boon Modern Romance]]), [[Modern Romance By The Numbers|#387]] and October 2004 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2424]]<br />
# [[The Italian's Virgin Princess|''Italian's Virgin Princess, The'']] - May 2004 ([[Modern Romance|Mills and Boon Modern Romance]]), [[Modern Romance By The Numbers|#423]] and November 2004 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2430]]<br />
<br />
== Awards/Honors ==<br />
* 1998 - Golden Heart Winner<br />
<br />
== On the Web ==<br />
* [http://www.janeporter.com/ Jane Porter]<br />
* [http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/books/389945_flirting01.html Bellevue romance writer Jane Porter's life imitatesart in novel and on TV] - ''Seattle PI'' story on local author Jane Porter coinciding with the release of the movie version of he book ''[[Flirting With Forty]]'' (December 2008)</div>Edieramerhttps://romancewiki.bham.ac.uk//index.php?title=Jane_Porter&diff=103900Jane Porter2010-08-20T20:59:13Z<p>Edieramer: </p>
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<div>{{DEFAULTSORT:Porter, Jane}} [[Category:Authors - P]] [[Category:Presents Author]] [[Category:Award-Winning Authors]] [[Category:Golden Heart Winners]]<br />
== Biography ==<br />
[[Jane Porter]] writes "classic romance and modern chick lit". A California native, Porter was changed by a year spent in Europe, leading to her love of the [[Presents]] line. She won the [[Golden Heart]]- in 1998 with her long contemporary series romance, All-Around Cowboy -- a book that she didn't ultimately sell.<br />
<br />
Jane Porter was a [[2008 RITA® Winners|2008 RITA® finalist]] in the [[RITA®: Novel With Strong Romantic Elements]] category with her novel ''[[Odd Mom Out]]''. She was a [[2010 RITA® Winners|2010 RITA® finalist]] in the [[RITA®: Contemporary Series Romance]] category with her novel ''[[Duty, Desire, And The Desert King]]''. Her first published book, [[The Italian Groom]] finaled in the 2000 [[Golden Heart]] contest and was published by Harlequin in 2001. She is also a two-time [[RITA]] finalist. Her novel ''[[Flirting With Forty]]'' was made into a ''Lifetime'' movie starring Heather Locklear and Robert Buckley.<br />
<br />
[[Jane Porter]] has written 16 books for Harlequin [[Presents]].<br />
== Books ==<br />
'''Modern Lit / Women's Fiction'''<br />
* Easy on the Eyes - July 2009 ([[Grand Central Publishing]]) <br />
* Flirting With Forty - July 2006 ([[Grand Central Publishing]]) <br />
* Mrs. Perfect - May 2008 ([[Grand Central Publishing]]) <br />
* Odd Mom Out - September 2007 ([[Grand Central Publishing]]) <br />
* She's Gone Country - August 2010 ([[Grand Central Publishing]]) <br />
* The Frog Prince - May 2005 ([[Grand Central Publishing]]) <br />
<br />
'''Classic Romance / Harlequin'''<br />
<br />
* [[Christo's Promise|''Christo's Promise'']] - October 2001 ([[Presents]]), [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2210]] <br />
* ''[[Duty, Desire, And The Desert King]]'' - 2009 ([[Modern Romance|Mills and Boon Modern]])<br />
* [[Hollywood Husband, Contract Wife|''Hollywood Husband, Contract Wife'']] - October 2006 [[Presents]], [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2574]] <br />
* [[In Dante's Debt|''In Dante's Debt'']] - January 2003 [[Presents]], [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2298]] <br />
* [[The Italian Groom|''Italian Groom, The'']] - March 2001 [[Presents]], [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2168]] <br />
* [[The Latin Lover's Secret Child|''Latin Lover's Secret Child, The'']] - November 2003 [[Presents]], [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2358]] <br />
* [[Lazaro's Revenge|''Lazaro's Revenge'']] - February 2003 [[Presents]], [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2304]] <br />
* [[Marco's Pride|''Marco's Pride'']] - February 2004 [[Presents]], [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2375]] <br />
* [[The Sheikh's Disobedient Bride|''Sheikh's Disobedient Bride, The'']] - June 2006 [[Presents]], [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2542]] <br />
* [[The Sheikh's Virgin|''Sheikh's Virgin, The'']] - June 2005 [[Presents]], [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2473]] <br />
* [[The Sheikh's Wife|''Sheikh's Wife, The'']] - [[Presents]], [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2252]] May 2002<br />
* [[The Sicilian's Defiant Mistress|''Sicilian's Defiant Mistress, The'']] - February 2006[[Presents]], [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2520]] <br />
* [[The Spaniard's Passion|''Spaniard's Passion, The'']] - December 2003 [[Presents]], [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2363]] <br />
* [[The Sultan's Bought Bride|''Sultan's Bought Bride, the'']] - September 2004 [[Presents]], [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2418]] <br />
* [[Taken By The Highest Bidder|''Taken By The Highest Bidder'']] - December 2005 [[Presents]], [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2508]] <br />
<br />
==Series/Related Titles==<br />
<br />
==='''[[Desert Kings]]'''===<br />
# [[The Sheikh's Chosen Queen|''Sheikh's Chosen Queen, The'']] - January 2008 [[Modern Romance|Mills and Boon Modern Romance]], [[Modern Romance By The Numbers|#723]] <br />
# [[King Of The Desert, Captive Bride|''King Of The Desert, Captive Bride'']] - March 2008 [[Modern Romance|Mills and Boon Modern Romance]], [[Modern Romance By The Numbers|#739]] <br />
# ''[[Duty, Desire And The Desert King]]'' - November 2009 [[Modern Romance|Mills and Boon Modern Romance]] [[Modern Romance By The Numbers|#915]] <br />
<br />
==='''[[Princess Brides]]'''===<br />
# [[The Sultan's Bought Bride|''Sultan's Bought Bride, The'']] - May 2004 [[Modern Romance|Mills and Boon Modern Romance]], [[Modern Romance By The Numbers|#371]] <br />
# [[The Greek's Royal Mistress|''Greek's Royal Mistress, The'']] - October 2004 [[Modern Romance|Mills and Boon Modern Romance]], [[Modern Romance By The Numbers|#387]] July 2004 and [[Presents]], [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2424]]<br />
# [[The Italian's Virgin Princess|''Italian's Virgin Princess, The'']] - November 2004 [[Modern Romance|Mills and Boon Modern Romance]], [[Modern Romance By The Numbers|#423]] and [[Presents]], [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2430]]<br />
<br />
== Awards/Honors ==<br />
* 1998 - Golden Heart Winner<br />
<br />
== On the Web ==<br />
* [http://www.janeporter.com/ Jane Porter]<br />
* [http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/books/389945_flirting01.html Bellevue romance writer Jane Porter's life imitatesart in novel and on TV] - ''Seattle PI'' story on local author Jane Porter coinciding with the release of the movie version of he book ''[[Flirting With Forty]]'' (December 2008)</div>Edieramerhttps://romancewiki.bham.ac.uk//index.php?title=Jane_Porter&diff=103899Jane Porter2010-08-20T20:50:43Z<p>Edieramer: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{DEFAULTSORT:Porter, Jane}} [[Category:Authors - P]] [[Category:Presents Author]] [[Category:Award-Winning Authors]] [[Category:Golden Heart Winners]]<br />
== Biography ==<br />
[[Jane Porter]] writes "classic romance and modern chick lit". A California native, Porter was changed by a year spent in Europe, leading to her love of the [[Presents]] line. She won the [[Golden Heart]]- in 1998 with her long contemporary series romance, All-Around Cowboy -- a book that she didn't ultimately sell.<br />
<br />
Jane Porter was a [[2008 RITA® Winners|2008 RITA® finalist]] in the [[RITA®: Novel With Strong Romantic Elements]] category with her novel ''[[Odd Mom Out]]''. She was a [[2010 RITA® Winners|2010 RITA® finalist]] in the [[RITA®: Contemporary Series Romance]] category with her novel ''[[Duty, Desire, And The Desert King]]''. Her first published book, [[The Italian Groom]] finaled in the 2000 [[Golden Heart]] contest and was published by Harlequin in 2001. She is also a two-time [[RITA]] finalist. Her novel ''[[Flirting With Forty]]'' was made into a ''Lifetime'' movie starring Heather Locklear and Robert Buckley.<br />
<br />
[[Jane Porter]] has written 16 books for Harlequin [[Presents]].<br />
== Books ==<br />
'''Modern Lit / Women's Fiction'''<br />
* Easy on the Eyes - July 2009 ([[Grand Central Publishing]]) <br />
* Flirting With Forty - July 2006 ([[Grand Central Publishing]]) <br />
* Mrs. Perfect - May 2008 ([[Grand Central Publishing]]) <br />
* Odd Mom Out - September 2007 ([[Grand Central Publishing]]) <br />
* She's Gone Country - August 2010 ([[Grand Central Publishing]]) <br />
* The Frog Prince - May 2005 ([[Grand Central Publishing]]) <br />
<br />
'''Classic Romance / Harlequin'''<br />
<br />
* [[Christo's Promise|''Christo's Promise'']] - October 2001[[Presents]], [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2210]] <br />
* ''[[Duty, Desire, And The Desert King]]'' - 2009 ([[Modern Romance|Mills and Boon Modern]])<br />
* [[Hollywood Husband, Contract Wife|''Hollywood Husband, Contract Wife'']] - October 2006 [[Presents]], [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2574]] <br />
* [[In Dante's Debt|''In Dante's Debt'']] - January 2003 [[Presents]], [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2298]] <br />
* [[The Italian Groom|''Italian Groom, The'']] - March 2001 [[Presents]], [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2168]] <br />
* [[The Latin Lover's Secret Child|''Latin Lover's Secret Child, The'']] - November 2003 [[Presents]], [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2358]] <br />
* [[Lazaro's Revenge|''Lazaro's Revenge'']] - February 2003 [[Presents]], [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2304]] <br />
* [[Marco's Pride|''Marco's Pride'']] - February 2004 [[Presents]], [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2375]] <br />
* [[The Sheikh's Disobedient Bride|''Sheikh's Disobedient Bride, The'']] - June 2006 [[Presents]], [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2542]] <br />
* [[The Sheikh's Virgin|''Sheikh's Virgin, The'']] - June 2005 [[Presents]], [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2473]] <br />
* [[The Sheikh's Wife|''Sheikh's Wife, The'']] - [[Presents]], [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2252]] May 2002<br />
* [[The Sicilian's Defiant Mistress|''Sicilian's Defiant Mistress, The'']] - February 2006[[Presents]], [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2520]] <br />
* [[The Spaniard's Passion|''Spaniard's Passion, The'']] - December 2003 [[Presents]], [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2363]] <br />
* [[The Sultan's Bought Bride|''Sultan's Bought Bride, the'']] - September 2004 [[Presents]], [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2418]] <br />
* [[Taken By The Highest Bidder|''Taken By The Highest Bidder'']] - December 2005 [[Presents]], [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2508]] <br />
<br />
==Series/Related Titles==<br />
<br />
==='''[[Desert Kings]]'''===<br />
# [[The Sheikh's Chosen Queen|''Sheikh's Chosen Queen, The'']] - January 2008 [[Modern Romance|Mills and Boon Modern Romance]], [[Modern Romance By The Numbers|#723]] <br />
# [[King Of The Desert, Captive Bride|''King Of The Desert, Captive Bride'']] - March 2008 [[Modern Romance|Mills and Boon Modern Romance]], [[Modern Romance By The Numbers|#739]] <br />
# ''[[Duty, Desire And The Desert King]]'' - November 2009 [[Modern Romance|Mills and Boon Modern Romance]] [[Modern Romance By The Numbers|#915]] <br />
<br />
==='''[[Princess Brides]]'''===<br />
# [[The Sultan's Bought Bride|''Sultan's Bought Bride, The'']] - May 2004 [[Modern Romance|Mills and Boon Modern Romance]], [[Modern Romance By The Numbers|#371]] <br />
# [[The Greek's Royal Mistress|''Greek's Royal Mistress, The'']] - October 2004 [[Modern Romance|Mills and Boon Modern Romance]], [[Modern Romance By The Numbers|#387]] July 2004 and [[Presents]], [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2424]]<br />
# [[The Italian's Virgin Princess|''Italian's Virgin Princess, The'']] - November 2004 [[Modern Romance|Mills and Boon Modern Romance]], [[Modern Romance By The Numbers|#423]] and [[Presents]], [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2430]]<br />
<br />
== Awards/Honors ==<br />
* 1998 - Golden Heart Winner<br />
<br />
== On the Web ==<br />
* [http://www.janeporter.com/ Jane Porter]<br />
* [http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/books/389945_flirting01.html Bellevue romance writer Jane Porter's life imitatesart in novel and on TV] - ''Seattle PI'' story on local author Jane Porter coinciding with the release of the movie version of he book ''[[Flirting With Forty]]'' (December 2008)</div>Edieramerhttps://romancewiki.bham.ac.uk//index.php?title=Jane_Porter&diff=103898Jane Porter2010-08-20T20:50:07Z<p>Edieramer: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{DEFAULTSORT:Porter, Jane}} [[Category:Authors - P]] [[Category:Presents Author]] [[Category:Award-Winning Authors]] [[Category:Golden Heart Winners]]<br />
== Biography ==<br />
[[Jane Porter]] writes "classic romance and modern chick lit". A California native, Porter was changed by a year spent in Europe, leading to her love of the [[Presents]] line. She won the [[Golden Heart]]- in 1998 with her long contemporary series romance, All-Around Cowboy -- a book that she didn't ultimately sell.<br />
<br />
Jane Porter was a [[2008 RITA® Winners|2008 RITA® finalist]] in the [[RITA®: Novel With Strong Romantic Elements]] category with her novel ''[[Odd Mom Out]]''. She was a [[2010 RITA® Winners|2010 RITA® finalist]] in the [[RITA®: Contemporary Series Romance]] category with her novel ''[[Duty, Desire, And The Desert King]]''. Her first published book, [[The Italian Groom]] finaled in the 2000 [[Golden Heart]] contest and was published by Harlequin in 2001. She is also a two-time [[RITA]] finalist. Her novel ''[[Flirting With Forty]]'' was made into a ''Lifetime'' movie starring Heather Locklear and Robert Buckley.<br />
<br />
[[Jane Porter]] has written 16 books for Harlequin [[Presents]].<br />
== Books ==<br />
'''Modern Lit / Women's Fiction'''<br />
* Easy on the Eyes - July 2009 ([[Grand Central Publishing]]) <br />
* Flirting With Forty - July 2006 ([[Grand Central Publishing]]) <br />
* Mrs. Perfect - May 2008 ([[Grand Central Publishing]]) <br />
* Odd Mom Out - September 2007 ([[Grand Central Publishing]]) <br />
* She's Gone Country - August 2010 ([[Grand Central Publishing]]) <br />
* The Frog Prince - May 2005 (([[Grand Central Publishing]]) <br />
<br />
'''Classic Romance / Harlequin'''<br />
<br />
* [[Christo's Promise|''Christo's Promise'']] - October 2001[[Presents]], [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2210]] <br />
* ''[[Duty, Desire, And The Desert King]]'' - 2009 ([[Modern Romance|Mills and Boon Modern]])<br />
* [[Hollywood Husband, Contract Wife|''Hollywood Husband, Contract Wife'']] - October 2006 [[Presents]], [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2574]] <br />
* [[In Dante's Debt|''In Dante's Debt'']] - January 2003 [[Presents]], [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2298]] <br />
* [[The Italian Groom|''Italian Groom, The'']] - March 2001 [[Presents]], [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2168]] <br />
* [[The Latin Lover's Secret Child|''Latin Lover's Secret Child, The'']] - November 2003 [[Presents]], [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2358]] <br />
* [[Lazaro's Revenge|''Lazaro's Revenge'']] - February 2003 [[Presents]], [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2304]] <br />
* [[Marco's Pride|''Marco's Pride'']] - February 2004 [[Presents]], [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2375]] <br />
* [[The Sheikh's Disobedient Bride|''Sheikh's Disobedient Bride, The'']] - June 2006 [[Presents]], [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2542]] <br />
* [[The Sheikh's Virgin|''Sheikh's Virgin, The'']] - June 2005 [[Presents]], [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2473]] <br />
* [[The Sheikh's Wife|''Sheikh's Wife, The'']] - [[Presents]], [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2252]] May 2002<br />
* [[The Sicilian's Defiant Mistress|''Sicilian's Defiant Mistress, The'']] - February 2006[[Presents]], [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2520]] <br />
* [[The Spaniard's Passion|''Spaniard's Passion, The'']] - December 2003 [[Presents]], [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2363]] <br />
* [[The Sultan's Bought Bride|''Sultan's Bought Bride, the'']] - September 2004 [[Presents]], [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2418]] <br />
* [[Taken By The Highest Bidder|''Taken By The Highest Bidder'']] - December 2005 [[Presents]], [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2508]] <br />
<br />
==Series/Related Titles==<br />
<br />
==='''[[Desert Kings]]'''===<br />
# [[The Sheikh's Chosen Queen|''Sheikh's Chosen Queen, The'']] - January 2008 [[Modern Romance|Mills and Boon Modern Romance]], [[Modern Romance By The Numbers|#723]] <br />
# [[King Of The Desert, Captive Bride|''King Of The Desert, Captive Bride'']] - March 2008 [[Modern Romance|Mills and Boon Modern Romance]], [[Modern Romance By The Numbers|#739]] <br />
# ''[[Duty, Desire And The Desert King]]'' - November 2009 [[Modern Romance|Mills and Boon Modern Romance]] [[Modern Romance By The Numbers|#915]] <br />
<br />
==='''[[Princess Brides]]'''===<br />
# [[The Sultan's Bought Bride|''Sultan's Bought Bride, The'']] - May 2004 [[Modern Romance|Mills and Boon Modern Romance]], [[Modern Romance By The Numbers|#371]] <br />
# [[The Greek's Royal Mistress|''Greek's Royal Mistress, The'']] - October 2004 [[Modern Romance|Mills and Boon Modern Romance]], [[Modern Romance By The Numbers|#387]] July 2004 and [[Presents]], [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2424]]<br />
# [[The Italian's Virgin Princess|''Italian's Virgin Princess, The'']] - November 2004 [[Modern Romance|Mills and Boon Modern Romance]], [[Modern Romance By The Numbers|#423]] and [[Presents]], [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers|#2430]]<br />
<br />
== Awards/Honors ==<br />
* 1998 - Golden Heart Winner<br />
<br />
== On the Web ==<br />
* [http://www.janeporter.com/ Jane Porter]<br />
* [http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/books/389945_flirting01.html Bellevue romance writer Jane Porter's life imitatesart in novel and on TV] - ''Seattle PI'' story on local author Jane Porter coinciding with the release of the movie version of he book ''[[Flirting With Forty]]'' (December 2008)</div>Edieramerhttps://romancewiki.bham.ac.uk//index.php?title=Kathy_Carmichael&diff=89329Kathy Carmichael2009-07-28T00:06:57Z<p>Edieramer: /* On the Web */</p>
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<div>== Biography ==<br />
Award-winning author, '''Kathy Lynch Carmichael''' was born in Dallas, Texas. After she married her Scottish husband, John, who works in the restaurant industry, she has lived in San Antonio, Texas, Louisville, Kentucky, Lenexa (Kansas City), Kansas, Mobile, Alabama, and she currently resides in the Tampa Bay area of Florida.<br />
<br />
A popular guest lecturer, she gives seminars to writers and readers. Prior to becoming an author, Kathy worked in advertising, as a paralegal and as a communications consultant. She tended bar while in college, where she served drinks mixed with advice. This gave her a unique glimpse into people's lives and motivations, which she uses in her writing.<br />
<br />
Kathy served on the Board of Directors of the [[Romance Writers of America]], is past-president of Tampa Area Romance Authors and was a founding member of the Gulf Coast RWA and the [http://www.thebeaumonde.com/ Beau Monde] chapter of RWA.<br />
<br />
== Books ==<br />
*''Diary of a Confessions Queen'', Mystery, [http://www.medallionpress.com/ Medallion Press], 2010<br />
*''Hot Flash'', Women's fiction/romance, [http://www.medallionpress.com/ Medallion Press], 2009<br />
*''Here Comes Trouble'', Romantic comedy/contemporary romance, [http://www.avalonbooks.com/ Avalon Books], 2004<br />
*''My Lady Mischief'', Regency historical romance, [http://www.avalonbooks.com/ Avalon Books], 2002<br />
*''Chasing Charlie'', Romantic comedy/contemporary romance, [http://www.avalonbooks.com/ Avalon Books], 2001<br />
<br />
== Other ==<br />
*Columnist, ''Q&A: Word For Word'', [[Romance Writers Report]]<br />
*Short stories, ''True Confessions''<br />
<br />
== Awards/Honors ==<br />
*''Hot Flash'', Booklist Starred Review and double citation<br />
*''Here Comes Trouble'', winner RIO/Dorothy Parker Award, Reviewers International Organization<br />
*''My Lady Mischief'', winner RIO/Dorothy Parker Award, Reviewers International Organization<br />
*''Chasing Charlie'', BookSense 76 Extended List<br />
<br />
== On the Web ==<br />
*[http://www.KathyCarmichael.com Kathy Carmichael Official Website]<br />
*[http://kcdoodles.blogspot.com Blog kcdoodles.blogspot.com]<br />
*[http://www.CleverDivas.com Group blog www.CleverDivas.com]<br />
*[http://facebook.com/KathyCarmichael Facebook: facebook.com/KathyCarmichael]<br />
*[http://twitter.com/ Twitter: kathycarmichael]<br />
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[[Category: Regency Romance Authors]]<br />
[[Category: Medallion Press Authors]]<br />
[[Category: Avalon Books Authors]]</div>Edieramerhttps://romancewiki.bham.ac.uk//index.php?title=Kathy_Carmichael&diff=89328Kathy Carmichael2009-07-28T00:05:14Z<p>Edieramer: /* Other */</p>
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<div>== Biography ==<br />
Award-winning author, '''Kathy Lynch Carmichael''' was born in Dallas, Texas. After she married her Scottish husband, John, who works in the restaurant industry, she has lived in San Antonio, Texas, Louisville, Kentucky, Lenexa (Kansas City), Kansas, Mobile, Alabama, and she currently resides in the Tampa Bay area of Florida.<br />
<br />
A popular guest lecturer, she gives seminars to writers and readers. Prior to becoming an author, Kathy worked in advertising, as a paralegal and as a communications consultant. She tended bar while in college, where she served drinks mixed with advice. This gave her a unique glimpse into people's lives and motivations, which she uses in her writing.<br />
<br />
Kathy served on the Board of Directors of the [[Romance Writers of America]], is past-president of Tampa Area Romance Authors and was a founding member of the Gulf Coast RWA and the [http://www.thebeaumonde.com/ Beau Monde] chapter of RWA.<br />
<br />
== Books ==<br />
*''Diary of a Confessions Queen'', Mystery, [http://www.medallionpress.com/ Medallion Press], 2010<br />
*''Hot Flash'', Women's fiction/romance, [http://www.medallionpress.com/ Medallion Press], 2009<br />
*''Here Comes Trouble'', Romantic comedy/contemporary romance, [http://www.avalonbooks.com/ Avalon Books], 2004<br />
*''My Lady Mischief'', Regency historical romance, [http://www.avalonbooks.com/ Avalon Books], 2002<br />
*''Chasing Charlie'', Romantic comedy/contemporary romance, [http://www.avalonbooks.com/ Avalon Books], 2001<br />
<br />
== Other ==<br />
*Columnist, ''Q&A: Word For Word'', [[Romance Writers Report]]<br />
*Short stories, ''True Confessions''<br />
<br />
== Awards/Honors ==<br />
*''Hot Flash'', Booklist Starred Review and double citation<br />
*''Here Comes Trouble'', winner RIO/Dorothy Parker Award, Reviewers International Organization<br />
*''My Lady Mischief'', winner RIO/Dorothy Parker Award, Reviewers International Organization<br />
*''Chasing Charlie'', BookSense 76 Extended List<br />
<br />
== On the Web ==<br />
*[http://www.KathyCarmichael.com Kathy Carmichael Official Website]<br />
*[http://kcdoodles.blogspot.com Blog kcdoodles.blogspot.com]<br />
*[http://www.CleverDivas.com Group blog www.CleverDivas.com]<br />
*[http://facebook.com/KathyCarmichael Facebook facebook.com/KathyCarmichael]<br />
*[http://twitter.com/ Twitter: kathycarmichael]<br />
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[[Category: Authors - Contemporary]]<br />
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[[Category: Award-Winning Authors]]<br />
[[Category: Regency Romance Authors]]<br />
[[Category: Medallion Press Authors]]<br />
[[Category: Avalon Books Authors]]</div>Edieramerhttps://romancewiki.bham.ac.uk//index.php?title=Kathy_Carmichael&diff=89324Kathy Carmichael2009-07-27T20:59:08Z<p>Edieramer: New page: == Biography == Award-winning author, '''Kathy Lynch Carmichael''' was born in Dallas, Texas. After she married her Scottish husband, John, who works in the restaurant industry, she has l...</p>
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<div>== Biography ==<br />
Award-winning author, '''Kathy Lynch Carmichael''' was born in Dallas, Texas. After she married her Scottish husband, John, who works in the restaurant industry, she has lived in San Antonio, Texas, Louisville, Kentucky, Lenexa (Kansas City), Kansas, Mobile, Alabama, and she currently resides in the Tampa Bay area of Florida.<br />
<br />
A popular guest lecturer, she gives seminars to writers and readers. Prior to becoming an author, Kathy worked in advertising, as a paralegal and as a communications consultant. She tended bar while in college, where she served drinks mixed with advice. This gave her a unique glimpse into people's lives and motivations, which she uses in her writing.<br />
<br />
Kathy served on the Board of Directors of the [[Romance Writers of America]], is past-president of Tampa Area Romance Authors and was a founding member of the Gulf Coast RWA and the [http://www.thebeaumonde.com/ Beau Monde] chapter of RWA.<br />
<br />
== Books ==<br />
*''Diary of a Confessions Queen'', Mystery, [http://www.medallionpress.com/ Medallion Press], 2010<br />
*''Hot Flash'', Women's fiction/romance, [http://www.medallionpress.com/ Medallion Press], 2009<br />
*''Here Comes Trouble'', Romantic comedy/contemporary romance, [http://www.avalonbooks.com/ Avalon Books], 2004<br />
*''My Lady Mischief'', Regency historical romance, [http://www.avalonbooks.com/ Avalon Books], 2002<br />
*''Chasing Charlie'', Romantic comedy/contemporary romance, [http://www.avalonbooks.com/ Avalon Books], 2001<br />
<br />
== Other ==<br />
*Columnist, ''Q&A: Word For Word'', [[Romance Writers Report]]<br />
*Short stories, [[True Confessions]]<br />
<br />
== Awards/Honors ==<br />
*''Hot Flash'', Booklist Starred Review and double citation<br />
*''Here Comes Trouble'', winner RIO/Dorothy Parker Award, Reviewers International Organization<br />
*''My Lady Mischief'', winner RIO/Dorothy Parker Award, Reviewers International Organization<br />
*''Chasing Charlie'', BookSense 76 Extended List<br />
<br />
== On the Web ==<br />
*[http://www.KathyCarmichael.com Kathy Carmichael Official Website]<br />
*[http://kcdoodles.blogspot.com Blog kcdoodles.blogspot.com]<br />
*[http://www.CleverDivas.com Group blog www.CleverDivas.com]<br />
*[http://facebook.com/KathyCarmichael Facebook facebook.com/KathyCarmichael]<br />
*[http://twitter.com/ Twitter: kathycarmichael]<br />
<br />
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[[Category: Authors - Contemporary]]<br />
[[Category: Authors - Single Title]]<br />
[[Category: Authors - Chick Lit]]<br />
[[Category: Romantic Comedy Authors]]<br />
[[Category: Florida Authors]]<br />
[[Category: Award-Winning Authors]]<br />
[[Category: Regency Romance Authors]]<br />
[[Category: Medallion Press Authors]]<br />
[[Category: Avalon Books Authors]]</div>Edieramerhttps://romancewiki.bham.ac.uk//index.php?title=Karin_Tabke&diff=87324Karin Tabke2009-06-16T23:53:03Z<p>Edieramer: </p>
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[[category:Authors - T]] [[Category:Cops]] [[Category:Prolific Authors]] [[Category:Paranormal Romance Authors]]<br />
[[Category:Erotic Romance]]<br />
[[Category:Romantic Suspense Authors]]<br />
[[Category:Historical Romance Authors]]<br />
'''Karin Tabke''' is an American author of the ''[[Hot Cops]]'' series and the ''[[Blood Sword Legacy]]'' series. Born in [[Miami, Florida]], she now lives in [[Northern California]].<br />
<br />
==Biography==<br />
<br />
Tabke started writing romances in high school, but was interrupted by college classes, marriage, four children, and building her successful business. When she returned to writing, it took her three years to sell her book, but she never gave up. Because of her positive attitude, her passionate characters, and gripping plots, she now has two series, ''Hot Cops'' and ''Blood Sword Legacy''.[http://www.karintabke.com/index2.php] Her first ''Hot Cops'' book, ''[[Good Girl Gone Bad]]'', was excerpted in [[Cosmopolitan Magazine]].[http://www.cosmopolitan.com/magazine/redhotreads]<br />
<br />
Tabke’s advice for other writers and anyone pursuing a dream is to never give up. “Believe in yourself and persevere,” she says. She’s a co-creator of ''[[Write Attitude]]''[http://www.writeattitude.net/about.php], an inspirational website for writers. She’s a co-owner of ''[[WriterPromoTips]]'', a [[Yahoo group]] for writers to share promotion tips. She has also been the president of ''[[SFARWA San Francisco Area Romance Writers of America]]'' for two years.[http://www.sfarwa.com/board.asp]<br />
<br />
Her husband, Gary, is a retired street cop turned football coach.[http://www.karintabke.com/index2.php] Recently she launched three contests on her blog that put fifteen aspiring authors before top New York agents and editors.[http://www.karintabke.com/blog/]<br />
<br />
===On the Web===<br />
<br />
*[http://www.karintabke.com/ Karin Tabke Official Website] <br />
*[http://www.simonsays.com/content/destination.cfm?tab=1&pid=516819 Karin Tabke at Simon & Schuster, Inc.]<br />
*[http://www.fogcitydivas.com/ Fog City Divas]<br />
*[http://www.murdershewrites.com/ Murder She Writes]<br />
*[http://www.writeattitude.net/ Write Attitude]<br />
<br />
===Books===<br />
<br />
* ''Good Girl Gone Bad'' – [[Pocket Books]] – 2006 - ISBN 1416524851<br />
* ''Skin'' – Pocket Books – 2007 – ISBN 1416524924<br />
* ''Jaded'' – Pocket Books – 2008 - ISBN 1416564446<br />
* ''Master of Surrender'' – Pocket Books – 2008 – ISBN 1416550895<br />
* ''Have Yourself a Naughty Little Santa'' - Pocket Books – 2008 – ISBN 1416564584<br />
* ''Master of Torment'' – Pocket Books – 2008 – ISBN 1416555032<br />
* ''Master of Craving'' - Pocket Books - 2009 - ISBN 1439102570<br />
<br />
===Anthologies===<br />
<br />
* ''The Hard Stuff'' with Bonnie Edwards and Sunny – [[Kensington Books]] – 2006 – ISBN 0758214081<br />
* ''What You Can’t See'' with Allison Brennan and Roxanne St. Claire - Pocket Books – 2007 – ISBN 1416542299<br />
* ''Italian Stallions'' with Jami Alden – Kensington Books – 2008 – ISBN 0758225597<br />
<br />
===By series===<br />
<br />
====Hot Cops series====<br />
<br />
* ''Good Girl Gone Bad''<br />
* ''Skin''<br />
* ''Jaded''<br />
<br />
====Blood Sword Legacy series====<br />
<br />
* ''Master of Surrender''<br />
* ''Master of Torment''<br />
* ''Master of Craving''</div>Edieramerhttps://romancewiki.bham.ac.uk//index.php?title=Tawny_Weber&diff=84354Tawny Weber2009-03-03T20:58:13Z<p>Edieramer: New page: ==Biography== '''Tawny Weber''', a Harlequin Blaze writer, has worked in a Las Vegas talent agency, was a tarot reader, intuitive healer, and a metaphysical hypnotherapist, focusing on...</p>
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<div>==Biography==<br />
'''Tawny Weber''', a [[Harlequin Blaze]] writer, has worked in a Las Vegas talent agency, was a tarot reader, intuitive healer, and a metaphysical hypnotherapist, focusing on past lives, inner child work, and healing energy. In 2005, she was a winner in the [[Harlequin Blaze]] Challenge. She has also been a multi-finalist for the [[Romance Writers of America]] Golden Heart Award, given to unpublished authors.<br />
<br />
Her first novel, [[Double Dare]], was published by [[Harlequin Enterprises|Harlequin Blaze]] in May 2007. She’s President of the Black Diamonds Romance Writers of America and VP of Administration of the [[SFA-RWA]] (San Francisco Area Romance Writers of America).<br />
<br />
Born in Idaho, she lives in Northern California with her husband and two daughters.<br />
<br />
<br />
==Bibliography==<br />
*[[Double Dare]] – 2007 <br />
*[[Does She Dare?]] – 2008 <br />
*[[Risqué Business]] – 2008 <br />
*[[Coming On Strong]] - April 2009 <br />
*[[Going Down Hard]] - May 2009 <br />
*[[Feels Like The First Time]] - September 2009 <br />
<br />
==Awards==<br />
*[http://www.bdrwa.com/Tawny%20Weber.htm Harlequin Blaze Challenge Winner 2005]<br />
*[http://cataromance.com/?page_id=525 CataRomance 2007 Best Book of the Year for Category for Double Dare]<br />
*[http://cataromance.com/?page_id=525 CataRomance 2007 Best Book of the Year for Harlequin Blaze for Double Dare]<br />
<br />
==External links==<br />
*[http://www.tawnyweber.com/ Tawny Weber Official Website]<br />
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[[Category: Authors - W]]<br />
[[Category: Harlequin Blaze Authors]]</div>Edieramerhttps://romancewiki.bham.ac.uk//index.php?title=Karin_Tabke&diff=78061Karin Tabke2008-11-03T18:53:18Z<p>Edieramer: </p>
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<div>{{DEFAULTSORT:Tabke, Karin}} <br />
[[category:Authors - T]] [[Category:Cops]] [[Category:Prolific Authors]] [[Category:Paranormal Romance Authors]]<br />
[[Category:Erotic Romance]]<br />
[[Category:Romantic Suspense Authors]]<br />
[[Category:Historical Romance Authors]]<br />
[[Pocket Book Authors]]<br />
[[Kensington Books Authors]]<br />
'''Karin Tabke''' is an American author of the ''[[Hot Cops]]'' series and the ''[[Blood Sword Legacy]]'' series. Born in [[Miami, Florida]], she now lives in [[Northern California]].<br />
<br />
==Biography==<br />
<br />
Tabke started writing romances in high school, but was interrupted by college classes, marriage, four children, and building her successful business. When she returned to writing, it took her three years to sell her book, but she never gave up. Because of her positive attitude, her passionate characters, and gripping plots, she now has two series, ''Hot Cops'' and ''Blood Sword Legacy''.[http://www.karintabke.com/index2.php] Her first ''Hot Cops'' book, ''[[Good Girl Gone Bad]]'', was excerpted in [[Cosmopolitan Magazine]].[http://www.cosmopolitan.com/magazine/redhotreads]<br />
<br />
Tabke’s advice for other writers and anyone pursuing a dream is to never give up. “Believe in yourself and persevere,” she says. She’s a co-creator of ''[[Write Attitude]]''[http://www.writeattitude.net/about.php], an inspirational website for writers. She’s a co-owner of ''[[WriterPromoTips]]'', a [[Yahoo group]] for writers to share promotion tips. She has also been the president of ''[[SFARWA San Francisco Area Romance Writers of America]]'' for two years.[http://www.sfarwa.com/board.asp]<br />
<br />
Her husband, Gary, is a retired street cop turned football coach.[http://www.karintabke.com/index2.php] Recently she launched three contests on her blog that put fifteen aspiring authors before top New York agents and editors.[http://www.karintabke.com/blog/]<br />
<br />
===On the Web===<br />
<br />
*[http://www.karintabke.com/ Karin Tabke Official Website] <br />
*[http://www.simonsays.com/content/destination.cfm?tab=1&pid=516819 Karin Tabke at Simon & Schuster, Inc.]<br />
*[http://www.fogcitydivas.com/ Fog City Divas]<br />
*[http://www.murdershewrites.com/ Murder She Writes]<br />
*[http://www.writeattitude.net/ Write Attitude]<br />
<br />
===Books===<br />
<br />
* ''Good Girl Gone Bad'' – [[Pocket Books]] – 2006 - ISBN 1416524851<br />
* ''Skin'' – Pocket Books – 2007 – ISBN 1416524924<br />
* ''Jaded'' – Pocket Books – 2008 - ISBN 1416564446<br />
* ''Master of Surrender'' – Pocket Books – 2008 – ISBN 1416550895<br />
* ''Have Yourself a Naughty Little Santa'' - Pocket Books – 2008 – ISBN 1416564584<br />
* ''Master of Torment'' – Pocket Books – 2008 – ISBN 1416555032<br />
* ''Master of Craving'' - Pocket Books - 2009 - ISBN 1439102570<br />
<br />
===Anthologies===<br />
<br />
* ''The Hard Stuff'' with Bonnie Edwards and Sunny – [[Kensington Books]] – 2006 – ISBN 0758214081<br />
* ''What You Can’t See'' with Allison Brennan and Roxanne St. Claire - Pocket Books – 2007 – ISBN 1416542299<br />
* ''Italian Stallions'' with Jami Alden – Kensington Books – 2008 – ISBN 0758225597<br />
<br />
===By series===<br />
<br />
====Hot Cops series====<br />
<br />
* ''Good Girl Gone Bad''<br />
* ''Skin''<br />
* ''Jaded''<br />
<br />
====Blood Sword Legacy series====<br />
<br />
* ''Master of Surrender''<br />
* ''Master of Torment''<br />
* ''Master of Craving''</div>Edieramerhttps://romancewiki.bham.ac.uk//index.php?title=Karin_Tabke&diff=78052Karin Tabke2008-11-03T16:59:12Z<p>Edieramer: New page: {{DEFAULTSORT:Tabke, Karin}} category:Authors - T Category:Cops Category:Prolific Authors Category:Paranormal Category:Erotic Romance category:Suspense '''Karin Ta...</p>
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<div>{{DEFAULTSORT:Tabke, Karin}} <br />
[[category:Authors - T]] [[Category:Cops]] [[Category:Prolific Authors]] [[Category:Paranormal]]<br />
[[Category:Erotic Romance]]<br />
[[category:Suspense]]<br />
'''Karin Tabke''' is an American author of the ''[[Hot Cops]]'' series and the ''[[Blood Sword Legacy]]'' series. Born in [[Miami, Florida]], she now lives in [[Northern California]].<br />
<br />
==Biography==<br />
<br />
Tabke started writing romances in high school, but was interrupted by college classes, marriage, four children, and building her successful business. When she returned to writing, it took her three years to sell her book, but she never gave up. Because of her positive attitude, her passionate characters, and gripping plots, she now has two series, ''Hot Cops'' and ''Blood Sword Legacy''.[http://www.karintabke.com/index2.php] Her first ''Hot Cops'' book, ''[[Good Girl Gone Bad]]'', was excerpted in [[Cosmopolitan Magazine]].[http://www.cosmopolitan.com/magazine/redhotreads]<br />
<br />
Tabke’s advice for other writers and anyone pursuing a dream is to never give up. “Believe in yourself and persevere,” she says. She’s a co-creator of ''[[Write Attitude]]''[http://www.writeattitude.net/about.php], an inspirational website for writers. She’s a co-owner of ''[[WriterPromoTips]]'', a [[Yahoo group]] for writers to share promotion tips. She has also been the president of ''[[SFARWA San Francisco Area Romance Writers of America]]'' for two years.[http://www.sfarwa.com/board.asp]<br />
<br />
Her husband, Gary, is a retired street cop turned football coach.[http://www.karintabke.com/index2.php] Recently she launched three contests on her blog that put fifteen aspiring authors before top New York agents and editors.[http://www.karintabke.com/blog/]<br />
<br />
===On the Web===<br />
<br />
*[http://www.karintabke.com/ Karin Tabke Official Website] <br />
*[http://www.simonsays.com/content/destination.cfm?tab=1&pid=516819 Karin Tabke at Simon & Schuster, Inc.]<br />
*[http://www.fogcitydivas.com/ Fog City Divas]<br />
*[http://www.murdershewrites.com/ Murder She Writes]<br />
*[http://www.writeattitude.net/ Write Attitude]<br />
<br />
===Books===<br />
<br />
* ''Good Girl Gone Bad'' – [[Pocket Books]] – 2006 - ISBN 1416524851<br />
* ''Skin'' – Pocket Books – 2007 – ISBN 1416524924<br />
* ''Jaded'' – Pocket Books – 2008 - ISBN 1416564446<br />
* ''Master of Surrender'' – Pocket Books – 2008 – ISBN 1416550895<br />
* ''Have Yourself a Naughty Little Santa'' - Pocket Books – 2008 – ISBN 1416564584<br />
* ''Master of Torment'' – Pocket Books – 2008 – ISBN 1416555032<br />
* ''Master of Craving'' - Pocket Books - 2009 - ISBN 1439102570<br />
<br />
===Anthologies===<br />
<br />
* ''The Hard Stuff'' with Bonnie Edwards and Sunny – [[Kensington Books]] – 2006 – ISBN 0758214081<br />
* ''What You Can’t See'' with Allison Brennan and Roxanne St. Claire - Pocket Books – 2007 – ISBN 1416542299<br />
* ''Italian Stallions'' with Jami Alden – Kensington Books – 2008 – ISBN 0758225597<br />
<br />
===By series===<br />
<br />
====Hot Cops series====<br />
<br />
* ''Good Girl Gone Bad''<br />
* ''Skin''<br />
* ''Jaded''<br />
<br />
====Blood Sword Legacy series====<br />
<br />
* ''Master of Surrender''<br />
* ''Master of Torment''<br />
* ''Master of Craving''</div>Edieramer