
I write romance wrapped in a cozy-like mystery, blending two of my favorite genres. I’m a believer that love can happen when you least expect it. And I love the idea of a mystery being the catalyst that brings two people together who may never have met or had the nerve to get something started if it were not for the intrigue unfolding. My stories are set in small towns where family, friends and community come together, and secrets are just waiting to be discovered.
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I’m a life-long Washingtonian and I live in the greater Seattle area with my son and daughter living close by. Every chance I get I’m exploring this region, finding myself close to the water whether I’m on a ferry, kayaking, paddleboarding, or just on the shoreline hoping to catch a glimpse of a passing whale.
And of course, some of my favorite places are the small towns in the Pacific Northwest. There’s a special vibe in a small community. Life slows down, people make eye contact, smiles are shared. And who knows who you might meet and what could happen next ...

A bit about Carmine
Author photo: Twinkledontblink.com
Fun Facts About Carmine
My favorite ice cream flavor is strawberry
I love cats and dogs, and they are generally in all stories.
I completed my college degree after a twenty-five-year gap year.
To avoid eating sauerkraut as a teen, I hid a case of it under the house. My parents did not find it until years later.
Some of my favorite romance movies all have 'holiday' in the title: The Holidate, The Holiday, and Last Holiday.
I'm a bibliophile. I'd rather go to a bookstore than a clothing store. When I vacation or just day visit a small town, I seek out the bookstore, and I find that there is something comforting about having a constant stack of 'books to be read.'
Awards & Nominations
2017 RONE Award Nominee 'All Fired Up'
2007 RWA's The Golden Pen, First Place Romantic Suspense ' Tears of the Moon'