GAIL BARRETT always dreamed about becoming a writer. After living everywhere from Spain to the Bahamas, earning a masterβs degree in linguistics, and teaching Spanish for years, she finally fulfilled that lifelong goal. Her writing has won numerous awards, including the Book Buyers Best Award, Affaire de Coeur Magazineβs Reader/Writer Poll, and Romance Writers of Americaβs prestigious Golden Heart. She currently lives in western Maryland with her husband, two grown sons, and a quirky Chinook dog.