RaeAnne Thayne is a former newspaper reporter and editor who has written more than 30 books for Bantam Loveswept, Silhouette Intimate Moments/Romantic Suspense and Silhouette Special Edition. A two-time RITA nominee, RaeAnne has received a career achievement award from Romantic Times for series romantic adventure, as well as the 2007 RIO Award of Excellence for best short contemporary of 2006 and an RT Reviewers' Choice award for best Silhouette Special Edition.

RECENT REVIEWS

THE COWBOY'S CHRISTMAS MIRACLE, SSE 11-08: "is sure to touch many hearts with its wonderfully sweet romance and exquisitely written characters." (RT 4  1/2 stars)

A SOLDIER'S SECRET, SSE 8-08: "Atmospheric, at times both emotional and humorous, it has wonderful characters and a high degree of sexual tension." (RT 4 1/2 stars)

HIS SECOND-CHANCE FAMILY, SSE 1-08: "Well-developed characters, plus plenty of raw emotion – and humor – add up to one of the author's finest books." (RT 4 1/2 stars, Top Pick)

THE DADDY MAKEOVER, SSE 10-07: "A warm, wise story with emotionally complex and intriguing characters." (RT 4 1/2 stars)

SHELTER FROM THE STORM, SRS 6-07: "(A) beautifully written love story about two people who find the courage to deal with a painful past in order to move forward with their lives. You won't easily forget this emotionally packed story." (RT 4 1/2 stars, Top Pick)

AWARDS AND HONORS

* Two-time RITA nominee, Romance Writers of America

* Winner, 2006 career achievement award from Romantic Times in romantic adventure

* Winner, 2007 RIO Award of Excellence from the Reviewers International Organization, best short contemporary of 2006

* Winner, 2007 RT Reviewers' Choice for best Silhouette Special Edition of 2006

* Nominated twice for best SSE of the year and three times for best Silhouette Intimate Moments/Romantic Suspense in Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice awards.

* 2008 Isolde Carlson Utah Writer of the Year

* Finalist, National Readers' Choice Award, 2001

* Two-time winner, Cour du Bois Readers' Choice Award