New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Brenda Novakhas penned over 45 novels. A two-time Rita nominee, she'swon The National Reader's Choice, The Bookseller's Best, The Bookbuyer's Bestand many other awards. Sheruns an annual online auction for diabetes research every May at www.brendanovak.com. To date, she s raised over $2 million. Brenda considers herself lucky to be a mother of five and married to the love of her life.