Pamela Hearon has been a finalist for the RITA, the Maggie, and the National Reader's Choice Awards. The Romantic Times consistently raves about her novels with stellar reviews. She grew up in Paducah, a small city in western Kentucky that infuses its inhabitants with Southern values, Southern hospitality, and a very distinct Southern accent. There she found the inspiration for her quirky characters and the perfect backdrop for the stories she wanted to tell.