She also writes young adult novels with her son under the name J. Under the names Rachel Hawthorne and Jade Parker, she writes popular contemporary, historical, and paranormal romance for teens readers. The author of more than 60 novels, she writes historical and contemporary romance for adults and historical romance for teen readers. Her novels have appeared on bestseller lists, including USA TODAY and the New York Times. Her work has been recognized with numerous industry awards including RWA's RITA®. She's been writing about them ever since. When she read a romance novel, she became not only hooked on the genre, but quickly realized what her writing lacked: rebels, scoundrels, and rogues. When she received her BA degree in psychology from the University of Texas, she had no idea she had gained a foundation that would help her to create believable characters-characters that are often described as “real people.” She began her career writing training manuals and computer code for the IRS, but something was always missing. Her 'dual' nationality has given her a love for all things British and Texan, and she enjoys weaving both heritages through her stories. Lorraine was born in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, but soon after moved to Texas.

She is the daughter of a British beauty (her mom won second place in a beauty contest sponsored by Max Factor® during which she received a kiss from Caesar Romero, (the Joker on the original Batman TV series) and a Texan who was stationed at Bovingdon while serving in the air force. No doubt because growing up, watching movies with her mom, she was taught that the best movies 'won't half make you cry.' Lorraine Heath has always had a soft spot for emotional love stories. Also writes Young Adult under Rachel Hawthorne, Jade Parker, and with her son as J.A.

Texas splendor by lorraine heath