Paula Martin had some early publishing success with short stories and four contemporary romance novels, but then had a break from writing while she brought up a young family and also pursued her career as a history teacher for twenty-five years. She has recently returned to writing fiction, after retiring from teaching, and is thrilled with the response to her contemporary romances. She lives near Manchester in North-West England, and has two daughters and two grandsons. Apart from writing, she enjoys visiting new places and has traveled extensively in Britain, mainland Europe, the Middle East, America, and Canada. Her favorite places are the English Lake District and Ireland. She's also interested in musical theatre and tracing her family history.