USA TODAY Bestselling author Jeannie Lin grew up fascinated with stories of Western epic fantasy and Eastern martial arts adventures. When her best friend introduced her to romance novels in middle school, the stage was set. Jeannie started writing her first romance while working as a high school science teacher in South Central Los Angeles. After four years of trying to break into publishing with an Asian-set historical, her 2009 Golden Heart Award–winning manuscript, Butterfly Swords, sold to Harlequin Mills & Boon. Her books have received starred reviews in Publishers Weekly and Library Journal with The Dragon and the Pearl listed among Library Journal's Best Romances of 2011. Titles by Jeannie Lin:Gunpowder Alchemy (Gunpowder Chronicles #1)The Jade Temptress (The Lotus Palace #2)The Lotus PalaceButterfly SwordsThe Dragon and the PearlMy Fair ConcubineThe Sword DancerFor updates, sign up for her newsletter at:
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