I'm a practicing registered nurse who graduated with a B.S.N. R.N. from the Indiana University School of nursing in May of 1996. I live in Indiana with my husband, four sons, dog, and one cat. The boys and I enjoy camping, fishing, and sitting out back with the dogs, while a cozy fire crackles in the fire pit. In my spare time, I like to draw, read, write, and watch movies. My newest hobby is cake decorating.
Despite a hectic schedule, I try to dedicate a couple of hours every day to writing, usually sometime between the hours of 9 P.M. and 3 A.M., after everyone else is in bed. I like to curl up on the couch with my laptop, a cup of hot tea, the cats, and become engrossed in my characters.
Along with reading other romance genres, I love suspense, fantasy, and horror, but paranormal fiction remains my favorite. I have several stories available at Amber Quill Press. While most involve some paranormal aspect, I have dabbled in contemporary, and more recently, science fiction. My full-length novel, More Than Prophecy, is a paranormal romance involving interplanetary travel to a world known as Zandar, and is currently available in both e-book and print format. In addition, I have several short erotica stories available as e-books. With such an active imagination, I always have something in works.
To find out more about my writing and published stories, please visit my website.
<p>It’s hard to be committed to anyone when you don’t know whom to trust.</p><p>Alexis Toles, a former FBI agent turned undercover CIA agent, is quickly finding that out in Nancy Ann Healy’s newest political thriller, <i>Commitment</i>.</p><p>Alex embeds in a secret organization of intelligence operatives known as The Collaborative. Its partners include operatives from the CIA, National Security Agency, FBI, US Department of Defense, and an entanglement of foreign intelligence agencies.</p><p>It’s about half a year after the death of President John Merrow, a friend and someone she respected. But she remains committed to overthrowing The Collaborative as she works with a onetime adversary who believes the organization’s involved in the president’s death.</p><p>Meanwhile Alex; her wife, Cassidy O’Brien; and Cassidy’s son try hard to live as a family but must first overcome personal struggles, including a nasty custody battle with Cassidy’s ex-husband, Congressman Christopher O’Brien. The family has their own share of secrets that, if unleashed, could affect their hopes for the future.</p><p>There’s no place to turn without discovering people who are not who they claim to be. That can’t stop Alex. She must remain committed to the cause, both at home and as she works against The Collaborative.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><strong><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Complete Heart</font></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Excellent! Chasing Booty is a story that sucked me in right from the start and held my attention until the end. And this is not my choice of genre. Ms. Leigh built a wonderful world that I could visualize in a short period of time. The plot was fun and exciting. The love scenes were hot and definitely out of the normal—in a good way. The writing was fantastic.</font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Rating: 5 hearts!</font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">--Jasmine</font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><a href="http://completeheart.blogspot.com/2009/11/chasing-booty-by-shannon-leigh.html"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">http://completeheart.blogspot.com/2009/11/chasing-booty-by-shannon-leigh.html</font></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><strong><font size="3"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></font></strong></p><p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><strong><font size="3"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">Dark Diva Reviews</span></font></strong></p><p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><font size="3"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><em><span style="color:#000000;font-family:'Georgia Serif';">Chasing Booty</span></em><span style="color:#000000;font-family:'Georgia Serif';"> is a science fiction book about a human woman, Gaelyn, and a Trondite, Reese. They are both bounty hunters and nearly enemies. Their dialogue was realistic and the plot was interesting. I enjoyed reading about all the different sorts of aliens and planets and am amazed at the imagination it takes to create such creatures and places. Gaelyn and Reese meet up and decide to partner up for this particular bounty contract, resulting in an amusing clash of tempers and scorching passion. As for the ending, I can’t help but think that there is much more to this story and I wonder if there will be a sequel coming soon.</span></span></font></p><p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><strong><span style="font-weight:normal;color:#000000;font-family:'Georgia Serif';"><font size="3"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">Rated: 4 Delightful Divas<span> </span></span></font></span></strong></p><p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><strong><span style="font-weight:normal;color:#000000;font-family:'Georgia Serif';"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">--Melissa!</font></span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><strong><span style="color:#000000;font-family:'Georgia Serif';"><a href="http://ddrreviews.blogspot.com/2009/04/chasing-booty-by-shannon-leigh.html"><span style="font-weight:normal;"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">http://ddrreviews.blogspot.com/2009/04/chasing-booty-by-shannon-leigh.html</font></span></a></span></strong><strong></strong></p><p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><strong><font size="3"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></font></strong></p><p></p> <h2 style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Mochas Erotic Review</font></h2> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">The title gives the reader an idea of what to expect Gaelyn and Reese are<br />two strong willed characters chasing after a bounty. Shannon Leigh created<br />a tantalizing world of Sci-Fi with her characters. Shannon Leigh's world<br />of bounty hunters and aliens is exhilarating.</font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Rating: Drenching kitty kat rating</font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">URL: </font><a href="http://www.mochaseroticreview.com/mocha_current_review_page_two.htm"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">www.mochaseroticreview.com/mocha_current_review_page_two.htm</font></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color:#000000;"><font size="3"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></font></span></p><p></p> <h2 style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><font size="3"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></font></h2><p></p> <h2 style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Romance At Heart</font></h2> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><font size="3"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><strong><em>Chasing Booty</em></strong> is truly a fun and sexy romp filled with danger, lust, sex, and some good old-fashioned romance. Set in a futuristic setting, Shannon Leigh has a hero who is a bit of a rogue, one who has taunted, teased, and vexed the heroine to pieces. He plays a game of one upsmanship until he is caught in a bad situation. Then Reese turns to seduction, and with his devilish good looks, and the reputation of his species, he is truly "sex on a stick," and a temptation too hard for Gaelyn to resist. Her heroine is strong, savvy, independent, and very resistant to Reese’s advances until now. For her to see such a proud one brought low makes her suspicious, but in her heart of hearts she cannot turn away from a colleague in need, even if it he was her chief tormentor.<span> </span>If you are really interested in a good story, a pair of "at the throat" squabblers who only heat the action, and a down and dirty good futuristic adventure, then <strong><em>Chasing Booty</em></strong> is the book for you. Available now from the </span></font><a href="http://www.amberquill.com/AmberHeat/ChasingBooty.html"><span style="color:#000000;"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Amber Quill</font></span></a><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> Amber Heat imprint, Shannon Leigh's book is a must read. It is sexy, sassy, exciting and a lot of fun, so get a copy of <strong><em>Chasing Booty</em></strong> today and settle in for a great read. </font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">--Rose</font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><a href="http://romanceatheart.com/review/chasingbooty.html"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">http://romanceatheart.com/review/chasingbooty.html</font></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><font size="3"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></font></p><p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><font size="3"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></font></p><p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><strong><font size="3"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">Joyfully Reviewed<em></em></span></font></strong></p><p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><font size="3"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><strong><em>Chasing Booty </em></strong>is good for a chuckle or two.<span> </span>Gaelyn and Reese are an unlikely pair…human and alien.<span> </span>But that doesn’t stop them in the least in their pursuit of booty.<span> </span>Fast paced and fun, <strong><em>Chasing Booty</em></strong> will take you away from it all.<span> </span>Ms. Leigh has a talent for fun entertainment.<span> </span>I’ve enjoyed reading other of her books in the past and look forward to more.</span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">--Willow</font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><a href="http://joyfullyreviewed.com/reviews/Sep08/chasingbooty.SL.html"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">http://joyfullyreviewed.com/reviews/Sep08/chasingbooty.SL.html</font></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><font size="3"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></font></p><p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><font size="3"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></font></p><p></p> <h2 style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Manic Readers</font></h2> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><font size="3"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><em><strong>Chasing Booty </strong></em>by Shannon Leigh is a fast paced read that is so hot my eyes were sweating. It was also incredibly sweet at the end when you find out the steps that Reese was willing to take to get Gaelyn and keep her safe. Another great read, I hope to see more from Ms. Leigh soon.</span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><font size="3"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">4 stars!<span style="font-size:13.5pt;"></span></span></font></p><p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">--Valerie</font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><a href="http://manicreaders.com/index.cfm?disp=reviews&bookid=1236"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">http://manicreaders.com/index.cfm?disp=reviews&bookid=1236</font></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><font size="3"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></font></p><p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><font size="3"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></font></p><p></p> <h2 style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Bitten By Books</font></h2> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">What a thrilling ride! </font><a title="Read other reviews of Shannon Leigh's work here" href="http://bittenbybooks.com/?page_id=58&book_author_id=Shannon%20Leigh"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Ms. Leigh</font></a><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> brings us a different kind of </font><a title="Read other reviews with sci-fi themes in them here" href="http://bittenbybooks.com/?cat=293"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">intergalactic</font></a><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> tale… With lots of suspense and action, </font><a title="Buy Chasing Booty Here" href="http://amberquill.com/AmberHeat/ChasingBooty.html"><font face="Times New Roman" color="#800080" size="3">Chasing Booty</font></a><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> will surely keep you at the edge of your seat. This is definitely a must read to those who love a short tale with lots of suspense and thrills.</font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Rating: 4 Tombstones!</font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">--Amy</font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><a href="http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=1059"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=1059</font></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><font size="3"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></font></p><p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><font size="3"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></font></p><p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><strong><font size="3"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">TCM Reviews:</span></font></strong></p><p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Chasing Booty is an interesting read. The characters are entertaining and the plot will keep the reader intrigued and wanting more. Shannon Leigh is a wonderful and talented writer with a wild imagination. I would recommend this e-book to any reader that has an interest in erotic paranormal, romance, sci-fi and futuristic genres.</font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">--Amy Ramsey</font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><a href="http://tcm-ca.com/reviews/2506.html"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">http://tcm-ca.com/reviews/2506.html</font></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><font size="3"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></font></p><p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><font size="3"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></font></p><p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><strong><font size="3"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">Paranormal Romance Reviews:</span></font></strong></p><p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">CHASING BOOTY is a hot, fun futuristic read. Shannon Leigh proves her talent once again as she takes on a new genre and totally masters it. Gaelyn is a tough as nails woman and doesn't back down from a challenge. Reese is pure alpha male, but Gaelyn is up to the challenge of taking him on. The action is non-stop, the danger is very real, the world building is perfect and this all makes for a very hot, enjoyable read. This is one you don't want to miss.</font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">--Chere Gruver</font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><a href="http://www.paranormalromance.org/reviews/review.php?id=28157"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">http://www.paranormalromance.org/reviews/review.php?id=28157</font></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><font size="3"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></font></p><p></p>