Shirley Karr

Living in England as an Air Force brat gave Shirley Karr an appreciation for all things British. After a brief flirtation with journalism, Karr embraced the world of romance, trading headlines for happily-ever-afters. She lives in Portland, Oregon, with her husband and 15-year-old cat, Spider. It's the cat's house; the Karrs just pay the mortgage. When not writing, reading, or researching, Karr designs jewelry, plays classical guitar, and searches for the perfect sugar-free chocolate.