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What a great day! I love May, and I love having a new book out in the world. THE FAVORITE DAUGHTER is my second release with the team at Graydon House and they've done such a fabulous job. The cover is amazing, the publicity team has been working overtime, my editor continues to support me and cheer me on, and now, it's out there. Our jobs are complete - this is where you, as a reader, come in. I'd be honored if you'd consider reading Jane Harris' story. It's a perfect summer read - Jane lives at the beach - and if you like domestic suspense, you've found the right narrator. :-) I'll let Jane introduce herself via a postcard she's hoping to send to suspense readers everywhere. Dear Reader, I can't wait to meet you. As I write this I'm looking out at the [...]

Exhibit A? Look at all of these great endorsement quotes . . . and these are just some of the many friends who read THE FAVORITE DAUGHTER. My thanks to them, and to you, for giving THE FAVORITE DAUGHTER a read. Anxious to get your copy? Pre-order today!

Apologies for my lack of posts since this summer, but it has been an incredibly busy, amazing and surreal time for the Rouda household. My husband ran for political office for the first time. After a long primary, where he won by a mere 125 votes, followed by a tough general election against a 30-year incumbent, where he also won, but not officially for three weeks after the November 6th election, we were swept up immediately into orientation, the holidays, and then swearing in. I’ve truly enjoyed getting to know a little bit about Washington, D.C., and it’s an honor to serve our great country. (Yes, spouses serve, too. Whole families do.) And, since politics is so divisive, be assured I will remain apolitical here, as always. My career is as an author. His career can be all encompassing, even for an entire family. I’m [...]

I love it when readers are captivated by Paul and Mia, and Best Day Ever. Recently, their story was included on this great list of suspense novels - and I was thrilled! (Get what I did there?)To quote from the article: There's something alluring about the suspense genre that draws readers in. It instills fear and sparks adrenaline. From the first time you encounter a mysterious danger, until you finally reach the end of the slow-burning plot, you may find yourself completely incapable of putting down the book.Here's their list of 14 suspense novels "you won't be able to put down". Have you read them all? And in other exciting news - BEST DAY EVER mad the USA Today bestsellers list! Thanks everybody!

Happy Summer everyone! I have to confess, it's my favorite season of the year.  To celebrate, BEST DAY EVER is only $1.99 on all digital platforms so download your copy today! Here are a few links: Amazon  * Barnes & Noble  * iBooks And, since I have your attention for a moment, I'd love to see you at ThrillerFest in New York City July 10-14. I'll be signing copies of BEST DAY EVER on Friday, July 13th, and I'm thrilled to be on a panel at 4 p.m. on Saturday afternoon. From there, it's off to Lakeside, Ohio, the setting for half of  BEST DAY EVER! I'm thrilled to host a plot tour of the book on Sunday afternoon beginning at 5 p.m. complete with a tram that will carry people around to all the plot spots in the community. On Monday afternoon, 1:30 p.m., we'll meet [...]

I love my mom. And I'm lucky because even though we Iive across the country from each other these days, we talk almost every day. We won't be celebrating in person this year, but I'll keep her in my heart and call her on the phone and laugh and count my blessings!If you're a mom, I hope your day is everything you wish for. And if you're a reader, my short story A Mother's Day is FREE for a limited time. It's the story of three mothers, three sons, and a shocking incident that binds them. I hope you'll give it a read!It's so great to have a day to celebrate moms! None of us would be here without her! xo

That's why I'm beyond excited to announce the publication of Best Day Ever, Une Journee Exceptionnelle, in France Tuesday, April 10th! My wonderful French foreign agent managed to sell the book at auction to Charleston Noir, a new imprint of Leduc. I couldn't be more excited to be leading another imprint - and to have my words translated into French. I spent more years than I'll admit trying to learn French myself, so I very much appreciate a French translation. Merci to all involved in making this sparkly dream come true!