Merrillee Whren is the winner of the 2003 Golden Heart Award for best inspirational romance manuscript. She has been the recipient of the RT Reviewers' Choice Award and the Maggie Award for Excellence. She is married and has two grown daughters. Visit her Web site at http: //www.merrilleewhren.com or connect with her on Facebook at https: //www.facebook.com/merrillee.whren.