Island Heat

Shara Westonused to be a movie star. But after the death of her husband, she overdosed on more than just the limelight--and now she's a recluse. Cade Archerfell out of the sky, and Shara believes his story -- he's here to save both their worlds. For Cade, failure isn't an option. If he doesn't open a portal to Earth, his people will never have the resources they need to be free. But a powerful enemy has tracked him from his world: An enemy whose only purpose is to destroy him. Shara finds Cade's mission is as compelling as his dominating sensuality--but as she falls under his spell, she realizes that if he succeeds in his mission, he may very well destroy his worldandEarth.

Susan Kearney used to set herself on fire four times a day. Now a USA TODAY bestelling author, she does something really hot—she writes romance. She can apply the old rule of "write what you know" and never run out of ideas for characters and plots. An All-American and professional diver, expert in martial arts, sailor, real estate broker and owner of a barter business as well as women's fitness and three hair salons, she has enough material for a lifetime.

Kearney, a native of New Jersey, writes full time. She resides in a suburb of Tampa—with her husband, kids and Boston Terrier.