Having been born and raised on Long Island, NY, my husband and I were both eager to leave the urban lifestyle behind us and explore our futures.

With his encouragement I'm living my dream of writing romance novels full time. Our new rural setting allows us time together and affords me guiltless hours in my imagination indulging my writing passion.

Since relocating I've learned I actually love to cook and bake, when I'm in the mood. I also have the luxury of making time to read a new romance from one of my favorite authors while sipping a cup of Earl Grey tea on the back porch.

Captain Ormond was a practical business man in the mid-eighteenth century, with a notorious lineage he struggled to shed.

Zerinda was a beautiful woman, physically and emotionally scarred. While sheltered, she had confidence and spirit, the qualities his wife would need to thrive abord his ship.

With one glimpse, he knew she was what was missing from his life. He had to convince her she was his true treasure.

You can visit Cheryl's website at: www.cornellromance.com