Rule #1: Stick to plain black in cold weather
Chicago lawyer Mallory Trent has always followed her mother's rules for being practical. But that won't attract attorney Carter Compton, the gorgeous package she'd love to unwrap this Christmas!

Barbara Daly credits the beginning of her writing career to two events: Winning her local chapter's (RWA/NYC) Love & Laughter contest in 1996 and a Golden Heart nomination in 1997. Her first publication, HOME IMPROVEMENT, a Harlequin Love & Laughter, appeared in January, 1999. GREAT GENES!, a Harlequin DUET, came out in November of 1999, and NEVER SAY NEVER!, also a DUET, appeared in August, 2000. In December 0f 2001, Barbara made her debut with Harlequin Temptation with A LONG HOT CHRISTMAS, which won a 2002 RITA award in the Short Contemporary category. She followed that book with her first Double Duets, ARE YOU FOR REAL? and YOU CALL THIS ROMANCE? in February, 2002. She continues to write romantic comedy and sexy romance for Harlequin and is a rising star.