A Romance Writer's Guide to Love and Marriage

“In our culture, it is often assumed that romantic love and physical attraction are all we need to have a successful marriage. In reality, other factors are not only equally important but often more critical in the long run.” So writes Jacqueline Diamond, author of more than 90 romances, mysteries and other novels, in this short, practical guide co-authored with her husband.

“Kurt and I have been happily married for more than thirty years,” Jackie explains. "We’ve raised two wonderful sons and survived financial setbacks and personal losses, including the death of a child. Recently, we’ve had occasion to share some of what we’ve learned with young relatives who are contemplating or entering marriages of their own. We hope these thoughts will be helpful to others as well.”

For her 101st novel, USA Today bestselling author Jacqueline Diamond launches the Safe Harbor Medical mystery series with The Case of the Questionable Quadruplet. A former Associated Press reporter and TV columnist, Jackie has sold mysteries, medical romances, Regency romances and romantic comedies to a range of publishers.

Kurt Wilson is a Senior IT Business Systems Analyst with a dozen years of experience in the real estate industry domain. He is actively involved with his church and leads a Bible study group. He is open to new opportunities, as a business analyst, to add value to your organization.

Cover image by Gabriella Fabbri.

Other books by Jacqueline Diamond

Regency romances:
traditional, light love stories set in Jane Austen’s era)
A Lady of Letters
A Lady’s Point of View
Lady in Disguise
Song for a Lady
The Day-Dreaming Lady
The Forgetful Lady

Romantic comedies:
A Warm December
Capers and Rainbows
Swept Away
Unlikely Partners
Yours, Mine and Ours

Suspense, mystery and paranormal:
Danger Music (murder mystery)
Out of Her Universe (alternate history/s.f.)
Shadowlight (fantasy)
The Eyes of a Stranger (murder mystery)
Touch Me in the Dark (paranormal romance)