This month I’d like to introduce you to a fellow #Romancegem, Caroline Clemmons
As you know each month I like to share someone who may be new to you that I think you may enjoy meeting.  Keep reading to learn more about Caroline’s most recent release and do sign up for her newsletter.
 

Caroline, how did you get started writing?

I used to make up stories but didn’t write them down until I took journalism in school. My dad always encouraged me to read and to write. I didn’t write anything but journalism articles and long, long letters to family. My mother-in-law brought me a grocery bag of romance novels and told me she knew from my letters that I could write a book. Since she didn’t particularly like me (I’d been divorced before I married my Hero), I took this as high praise. Hero agreed and I came up with a story to put on paper. My first attempt was pretty bad. Hero learned about RWA by accident. I joined and attended the local chapter, which had wonderful programs at the time. I found critique partners and benefitted from the chapter meeting speakers. The most helpful was a workshop presented by Laura Baker and Robin Perini called “Story Magic”. That was like a lightbulb going on over my head. My critique partner also attended that workshop.  

Who is your favorite character, and why?

My favorite heroine in another author’s work is Taylor Stapleton in Julie Garwood’s PRINCE CHARMING. My favorite hero is Fallon in Louis L’Amour’s FALLON. For my own writing, the latest hero and heroine are usually my favorite. Right now, that’s Judith McAdams and Peyton Knight. 
What’s next for you? 

I’m releasing  AN AGENT FOR JUDITH Pinkerton Matchmaker Series, book 79
 
Judith McAdams’ brother in New Mexico hasn’t been heard from since a letter a month ago. In the letter he wrote he was being harassed by a neighbor who wanted his ranch for the water source. She fears he’s been injured and vows to go help him in any way she can. The woman who raised her insists on going. Judith wires the marshal to check on her brother. When he refuses, she goes to the Pinkerton Detective Agency in Denver. She learns she can’t accompany the agent as a civilian. She can go if she becomes a Pinkerton agent by entering a marriage of convenience with a male agent. Assured she can get an annulment later, she seizes the opportunity.

Peyton Knight values his job as a Pinkerton agent and is good at being a lawman. To keep the job he reluctantly agrees to a marriage of convenience with Judith. Together they will go to her brother’s rescue. Peyton is impressed with the beautiful redhead—if only she would admit he knows best. He even admires his mother-in-law but how did he end up with her on their trip? At least he’s found three men he trusts to help him rescue the brother.

Their journey is filled with obstacles. Will Judith’s brother be alive by the time they reach him? When they resolve the ranch issue, will Judith and Peyton part ways?