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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.

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Emerging from the long shadow cast by his formidable father, Harold Godwineson showed himself to be a worthy successor to the Earldom of Wessex. In the following twelve years, he became the King's most trusted advisor, practically taking the reins of government into his own hands. And on Edward the Confessor's death, Harold Godwineson mounted the throne—the first king of England not of royal blood. Yet Harold was only a man, and his rise in fortune was not blameless. Like any person aspiring to power, he made choices he wasn't particularly proud of. Unfortunately, those closest to him sometimes paid the price of his fame. This is a story of Godwine's family as told from the viewpoint of Harold and his younger brothers. Queen Editha, known for her Vita Ædwardi Regis, originally commissioned a work to memorialize the deeds of her family, but after the Conquest historians tell us she abandoned this project and concentrated on her husband, the less dangerous subject. In THE SONS OF GODWINE and FATAL RIVALRY, I am telling the story as it might have survived had she collected and passed on the memoirs of her tragic brothers. This book is part two of The Last Great Saxon Earls series. Book one, GODWINE KINGMAKER, depicted the rise and fall of the first Earl of Wessex who came to power under Canute and rose to preeminence at the beginning of Edward the Confessor's reign. Unfortunately, Godwine's misguided efforts to champion his eldest son Swegn recoiled on the whole family, contributing to their outlawry and Queen Editha's disgrace. Their exile only lasted one year and they returned victorious to London, though it was obvious that Harold's career was just beginning as his father's journey was coming to an end. Harold's siblings were all overshadowed by their famous brother; in their memoirs we see remarks tinged sometimes with admiration, sometimes with skepticism, and in Tostig's case, with jealousy. We see a Harold who is ambitious, self-assured, sometimes egocentric, imperfect, yet heroic. His own story is all about Harold, but his brothers see things a little differently. Throughout, their observations are purely subjective, and witnessing events through their eyes gives us an insider’s perspective. Harold was his mother's favorite, confident enough to rise above petty sibling rivalry but Tostig, next in line, was not so lucky. Harold would have been surprised by Tostig's vindictiveness, if he had ever given his brother a second thought. And that was the problem. Tostig's love/hate relationship with Harold would eventually destroy everything they worked for, leaving the country open to foreign conquest. This subplot comes to a crisis in book three of the series, FATAL RIVALRY.

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Complete Heart 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. Rating: 5 hearts! --Jasmine <a href="http://completeheart.blogspot.com/2009/11/chasing-booty-by-shannon-leigh.html">http://completeheart.blogspot.com/2009/11/chasing-booty-by-shannon-leigh.html</a> Dark Diva Reviews Chasing Booty 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. Rated: 4 Delightful Divas --Melissa! <a href="http://ddrreviews.blogspot.com/2009/04/chasing-booty-by-shannon-leigh.html">http://ddrreviews.blogspot.com/2009/04/chasing-booty-by-shannon-leigh.html</a> <h2 style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;">Mochas Erotic Review</h2> The title gives the reader an idea of what to expect Gaelyn and Reese are two strong willed characters chasing after a bounty. Shannon Leigh created a tantalizing world of Sci-Fi with her characters. Shannon Leigh's world of bounty hunters and aliens is exhilarating. Rating: Drenching kitty kat rating URL: <a href="http://www.mochaseroticreview.com/mocha_current_review_page_two.htm">www.mochaseroticreview.com/mocha_current_review_page_two.htm</a> <h2 style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"> </h2> <h2 style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;">Romance At Heart</h2> Chasing Booty 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. 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 Chasing Booty is the book for you. Available now from the <a href="http://www.amberquill.com/AmberHeat/ChasingBooty.html">Amber Quill</a> 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 Chasing Booty today and settle in for a great read. --Rose <a href="http://romanceatheart.com/review/chasingbooty.html">http://romanceatheart.com/review/chasingbooty.html</a> Joyfully Reviewed Chasing Booty is good for a chuckle or two. Gaelyn and Reese are an unlikely pair…human and alien. But that doesn’t stop them in the least in their pursuit of booty. Fast paced and fun, Chasing Booty will take you away from it all. Ms. Leigh has a talent for fun entertainment. I’ve enjoyed reading other of her books in the past and look forward to more. --Willow <a href="http://joyfullyreviewed.com/reviews/Sep08/chasingbooty.SL.html">http://joyfullyreviewed.com/reviews/Sep08/chasingbooty.SL.html</a> <h2 style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;">Manic Readers</h2> Chasing Booty 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. 4 stars! --Valerie <a href="http://manicreaders.com/index.cfm?disp=reviews&bookid=1236">http://manicreaders.com/index.cfm?disp=reviews&bookid=1236</a> <h2 style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;">Bitten By Books</h2> What a thrilling ride! <a title="Read other reviews of Shannon Leigh's work here" href="http://bittenbybooks.com/?page_id=58&book_author_id=Shannon%20Leigh">Ms. Leigh</a> brings us a different kind of <a title="Read other reviews with sci-fi themes in them here" href="http://bittenbybooks.com/?cat=293">intergalactic</a> tale… With lots of suspense and action, <a title="Buy Chasing Booty Here" href="http://amberquill.com/AmberHeat/ChasingBooty.html">Chasing Booty</a> 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. Rating: 4 Tombstones! --Amy <a href="http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=1059">http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=1059</a> TCM Reviews: 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. --Amy Ramsey <a href="http://tcm-ca.com/reviews/2506.html">http://tcm-ca.com/reviews/2506.html</a> Paranormal Romance Reviews: 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. --Chere Gruver <a href="http://www.paranormalromance.org/reviews/review.php?id=28157">http://www.paranormalromance.org/reviews/review.php?id=28157</a>

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