Shirley Jump is an award-winning, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author who has published more than eighty books in twenty-four countries. Her romance and women's fiction novels have been called "brilliant" and "spellbinding" by reviewers and fellow authors like Kristin Higgins and Jayne Ann Krentz. Shirley also works as an editor and ghostwriter for celebrities and experts in various industries and has spoken all over the world about the power of narrative and how to create compelling books. A resident of Florida, she uses the beach for a quick retreat, setting inspiration, and, when necessary, a perfect procrastination excuse. Visit her website at www.ShirleyJump.com for author news and a booklist and follow her on Facebook for deep discussions about important things like the best way to make a French omelet.