Kathleen Eagle published her first book, a Romance Writers of America Golden Heart Award winner, in 1984. Since then she has published more than forty books, including historical and contemporary, series and single title, earning her nearly every award in the industry. Her books have appeared on the USA Today bestseller list and the New York Times extended bestseller list. Kathleen is a winner of the RITA� award, and has also won the career achievement award twice from Romantic Times . She lives in Minnesota with her husband, who is Lakota Sioux. The Eagles have three children and three grandchildren.