Deborah Bladon has a well-documented crush on every romance hero that’s ever graced the pages of a novel. This love affair kicked off ages ago when she finally figured out how to snag a seat on the bus, dreaming of the latest Harlequin paperbacks with her library card ready to unleash literary joy. This little bookworm hails from Canada but can often be found acting like her second home is New York City, where she casually sips latte after latte, hunting for her next big idea. Family means a lot to her, which is nice and all, and she apparently thinks every day is some special occasion dedicated to writing, reading, and manifesting love