She says she'd read toothpaste labels just to have something to read! After studying fiction writing at Northwestern University and writing numerous short stories, she discovered that what she really liked to write was the kind of story she chose when she was tired, wanted a lift or just wanted to be swept away for a few hours—romance. Her husband has been a constant source of encouragement, and with their ten-year-old-son, they crosscountry ski, hit the cinemas once a week and try not to overload their house with too many books. SOUTH FLORIDA Route 75 Moore Havens C aloose*« tchie River Alligator Alley GulfofMexico Miami, I Everglades , National *\ Park-V 3 Key West Underlined places are fictitious. Chapter One 1 he pounding on the screen door woke her up just before midnight. Her heart banged against her ribs, and for a moment Sarah couldn't remember where she was. A hazy, dreamy memory of happiness lingered, confusing her with its promise.
