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Michelle Monkou

Michelle Monkou became a world traveler at three years old when she left her birthplace of London, England and moved to Guyana, South America. She then moved to the United States as a young teen. An avid reader, mixed with her cultural experiences, set the tone for a vivid imagination. It wasn't long before the stories in her head became stories on paper.

In the middle of writing romantic fiction, she added a Master's of International Business to her Bachelor's in English. Michelle was nominated for the 2003 Emma Award for Favorite New Author for her debut novel -- Open Your Heart. Her second book - Finders Keepers - earned Top Pick by the Romantic Times Bookclub magazine. Her third book, a Kwanzaa-themed story - Making Promises - was featured as a holiday pick by the Baltimore Sun. Her April 2006 release - Island Rendezvous garnered rave reviews, which also happens to be a sequel to Finders Keepers.

Since September '06, Michelle became part of the launch of Harlequin's new African American romance line, Kimani Romance, with her novels Sweet Surrender, Here and Now, and Straight To The Heart, all part of the Masterson family series.

Visit her at www.MicheleMonkou.com

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