Barbara Faith
Encyclopedia
Barbara Faith de Covarrubias (19 February 1921-), was an American
writer of more than 40 romance novel
s as Barbara Faith (her maiden name) from 1978 until the day of his death. She won a RITA Award
in 1982.
and later moved to Chula Vista, California
. She later moved to San Miguel de Allende
in Mexico
. She died on , exactly one month before celebrating their 25th anniversary.
She published her first novel in 1978 for Silhouette Books. Most of her books are set in Mexico, Spain, USA or Morroco, and many of the male protagonists of her books are Hispanic. She won a RITA Award
in 1982.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
writer of more than 40 romance novel
Romance novel
The romance novel is a literary genre developed in Western culture, mainly in English-speaking countries. Novels in this genre place their primary focus on the relationship and romantic love between two people, and must have an "emotionally satisfying and optimistic ending." Through the late...
s as Barbara Faith (her maiden name) from 1978 until the day of his death. She won a RITA Award
RITA Award
The RITA Award is the most prominent award given throughout the genre of romance novel and some other romantic fiction. It is presented by Romance Writers of America . It is named for the RWA's first president, Rita Clay Estrada. It signifies excellence in one of 13 categories of romantic fiction.-...
in 1982.
Biography
Barbara Faith was born on 19 February 1921. Married to the love of her life, former bullfighter Alfonso Covarrubias, on 11 November 1970. They later renewed their vows in Spain on 6 May 1983. Began work as a public relations person in Miami, FloridaFlorida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
and later moved to Chula Vista, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. She later moved to San Miguel de Allende
San Miguel de Allende
San Miguel de Allende is a city and municipality located in the far eastern part of the state of Guanajuato in central Mexico. It is 274 km from Mexico City and 97 km from the state capital of Guanajuato...
in Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
. She died on , exactly one month before celebrating their 25th anniversary.
She published her first novel in 1978 for Silhouette Books. Most of her books are set in Mexico, Spain, USA or Morroco, and many of the male protagonists of her books are Hispanic. She won a RITA Award
RITA Award
The RITA Award is the most prominent award given throughout the genre of romance novel and some other romantic fiction. It is presented by Romance Writers of America . It is named for the RWA's first president, Rita Clay Estrada. It signifies excellence in one of 13 categories of romantic fiction.-...
in 1982.
Single novels
- Kill Me Gently Darling (1978)
- Choices of the Heart (1980)
- The Moonkissed (1980)
- The Sun Dancers (1981)
- Enchanted Dawn (1982)
- The Promise of Summer (1983)
- Wind Whispers (1984)
- Awake to Splendor (1985)
- Islands in Turquoise (1985)
- Tomorrow Is Forever (1986)
- Sing Me a Lovesong (1986)
- Return to Summer (1986)
- Kiss of the Dragon (1987)
- Asking for Trouble (1987)
- Say Hello Again (1988)
- Beyond Forever (1988)
- In a Rebel's Arms (1989)
- Heather on the Hill (1989)
- Capricorn Moon (1989)
- Danger in Paradise (1990)
- Lord of the Desert (1990)
- Echoes of Summer (1991)
- Mr. Macho Meets His Match (1991)
- The Matador (1992)
- Queen of Hearts (1992)
- Gamblin' Man (1992)
- This Above All (1993)
- Cloud Man (1993)
- A Silence of Dreams (1993)
- Midnight Man (1993)
- Dark, Dark My Lover's Eyes (1994)
- Moonlight Lady (1995)
- Scarlet Woman (1995)
- Long-Lost Wife? (1996)
Marocco's Desert Series
- Bedouin Bride (1984)
- Desert Song (1986)
- Flower of the Desert (1988)
Omnibus in collaboration
- Summer Sizzlers 1988 (1988) (with Joan HohlJoan HohlJoan Hohl is a popular U.S.American writer of over 60 romance novels since 1980. She also signed her novels as Paula Roberts and Amii Lorin.-Biography:Joan Hohl was born June 13, 1935 in United States...
and Billie Green) - Summer Sizzlers: Men of Summer (1996) (with Kathleen EagleKathleen EagleKathleen Eagle is an American author of over 40 romance novels.-Biography:...
and Joan HohlJoan HohlJoan Hohl is a popular U.S.American writer of over 60 romance novels since 1980. She also signed her novels as Paula Roberts and Amii Lorin.-Biography:Joan Hohl was born June 13, 1935 in United States...
) - Flower of the Desert + By the Sheikh's Command by Debbi Rawlins (2006)