Pink velvet and black lace. Light and darkness. A world of contrasts exists in my stories because every rose has its thorn. My favourite stories to write are romances with a dark edge featuring sexy heroes, strong heroines, and an intriguing mystery. Married, with one son, I now call the beautiful island of Malta home after eleven good years in Atlanta, GA. As a professional editor and author, my days are always busy, but when I'm not working--or muttering to myself about my book plots like a batty old maid--I enjoy spending time with family and friends (both online and offline), sipping on a good shiraz, reading, cooking, watching a good movie, travelling, and ogling shoe store displays. Most of all, I love to meet and communicate with readers. Find out more about my latest news and works in my newsletter (No spam! Your privacy means a lot to me). *Exclusive to members* -- Subscribe and get a FREE book as a 'thank you' from me -- http://eepurl.com/povjf You can also find me here (I'm waiting to make new friends!): Website: www.nataliegowens.comFacebook profile page: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=563297082Facebook author page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Natalie-G-Owens-Author/24911987111 Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/natalie_g_owensGoogle Plus: https://plus.google.com/u/1/115212743960662992349/postsPinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/nataliegowens/Amazon Author Page: http://www.amazon.com/Natalie-G.-Owens/e/B007N4UHJ0 iBooks: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/natalie-g.-owens/id550919854Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/4527498-natalie-g-owens