- Rita has written over 30 books for Harlequin and Dorchester. - A Breath Away is Rita's first single title for HQN Books. - Rita's writing style is comparable to that of New York Times bestselling author Tami Hoag. - She is a past winner of the Golden Heart Award and the prestigious Maggie Award and has received numerous award nominations. - In a Heartbeat (HQN Books) will be released in 2006.