FRANCES HOUSDEN

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Dear Readers,

My sixth book for Silhouette Intimate Moments should hit the shelves any minute now. Honeymoon with a Stranger scored a 4 with Romantic Times Book club - check out the review on my Good stuff page. 

I really love the cover for this book, it's so romantic, and no way is it possible to miss that the book is set in Paris. 

Since I haven't visited the 'City of Lights' for myself, I had to rely on research, lots of research. Luckily, my dear friend, historical writer, Sophia James, visited Paris last Christmas and it's through her that I know the pools around the glass pyramid at the Louvre were actually emptied for repairs at that time.

How's that for accuracy? As for the rest of my research I have to thank the DK, Eyewitness travel guide of France, the graphics are splendid, and Sarah Turnbull's autobiographical book, Almost French, for giving me a feel for Paris and its citizens. I highly recommend both books.

 Roxie Kincaid my heroine is a fashion designer honing her craft with one of the big name couturiers, and I have to thank Jane Daniels, a New Zealand designer, for her insights on the craft. 

As for Mac McBride, he popped up in my last book, Stranded with a Stranger and refused to go away until I found him a good woman of his own. 

I've already had one reader assure me that as a couple, Roxie and Mac sizzle!!! Thanks Laura. I hope everyone else enjoys the story as much a she did.

Thanks for looking in,

Frances

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