Eleven years of a childless, loveless marriage and it was time to move on. Not unusual, but some thought my approach to finding a new husband was a bit unconventional. I mean, think about it: what woman in her right mind would make a list of potential husband candidates, ask each one out on a date, then tell them she wanted to get pregnant and married, in that order?

My plan didn’t end up quite as anticipated, but it changed my ideas and ideals. I found myself often retelling the story of my quest for love and happiness to new acquaintances and noticed their reactions—some combination of shock and delight—and I thought, “Hmmm, maybe I should write a book about this.” So I did. Yes—because I wanted to shock and delight, but even more because I’ve always been an advocate of empowering women. I hope Frankie’s story about taking control of her future and learning what really matters in life can be an inspiration to others.

About Sharon:

Sharon Potts is the award-winning author of IN THEIR BLOOD and SOMEONE’S WATCHING, suspense novels about ordinary people in extraordinary situations set in South Florida. Her work has received numerous awards including the 2010 Benjamin Franklin Award for best mystery/suspense novel, as well as a starred review in Publishers Weekly. A former teacher-turned-CPA-turned-business-exec-turned-writer, Potts isn’t good with boundaries. She loves writing about people, relationships, and families, and is as comfortable putting her characters in tense, suspenseful situations as in unpredictable humorous ones. Because after all—isn’t that what life’s all about?