Christine Rimmer
Encyclopedia
Christine Rimmer is a USA Today
and Waldenbooks
bestselling U.S.
writer
of over 60 romance novel
s since 1987. She also published poems and short stories in a number of small literary journals.
, U.S.A., where her maternal grandfather were a gold miner.
She obtained a theater degree in Sacramento
, and then she went to New York City
to study acting. She worked as a write-up girl at Barney's, a caterer's assistant, a waitress, a bartender, a phone sales rep, a janitor, receivable clerk, an accounts payable, a teacher, a model, an actress...
Later, she moved to Southern California
, where she began her writing career with short stories, plays, and poems. Her poems and short stories were published in a number of small literary journals. In 1984, she wrote her first romantic novel, that was published in 1987.
She now lives with her husband, their younger son and two cats, Tom and Ed, in Oklahoma
.
USA Today
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and Waldenbooks
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bestselling U.S.
United States
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writer
Writer
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of over 60 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 since 1987. She also published poems and short stories in a number of small literary journals.
Biography
Christine Rimmer was born on January 28 in CaliforniaCalifornia
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...
, U.S.A., where her maternal grandfather were a gold miner.
She obtained a theater degree in Sacramento
Sacramento
Sacramento is the capital of the state of California, in the United States of America.Sacramento may also refer to:- United States :*Sacramento County, California*Sacramento, Kentucky*Sacramento – San Joaquin River Delta...
, and then she went to New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
to study acting. She worked as a write-up girl at Barney's, a caterer's assistant, a waitress, a bartender, a phone sales rep, a janitor, receivable clerk, an accounts payable, a teacher, a model, an actress...
Later, she moved to Southern California
Southern California
Southern California is a megaregion, or megapolitan area, in the southern area of the U.S. state of California. Large urban areas include Greater Los Angeles and Greater San Diego. The urban area stretches along the coast from Ventura through the Southland and Inland Empire to San Diego...
, where she began her writing career with short stories, plays, and poems. Her poems and short stories were published in a number of small literary journals. In 1984, she wrote her first romantic novel, that was published in 1987.
She now lives with her husband, their younger son and two cats, Tom and Ed, in Oklahoma
Oklahoma
Oklahoma is a state located in the South Central region of the United States of America. With an estimated 3,751,351 residents as of the 2010 census and a land area of 68,667 square miles , Oklahoma is the 28th most populous and 20th-largest state...
.
Single novels
- The Road Home (1987)
- No Turning Back (1988)
- Call it Fate (1988)
- Double Dare (1990)
- Temporary Temptress (1990)
- Earth Angel (1991)
- Hard Luck Lady (1991)
- Midsummer Madness (1992)
- Counterfeit Bride (1993)
- Born Innocent (1993)
- For the Baby's Sake (1994)
- Husband in Training (1999)
- Ralphie's Wives (2007)
- Bet On It (2007)
- Valentine's Secret Child (2008)
Jones Gang Series
- Wagered Woman (1993)
- Man of the Mountain (1994)
- Sweetbriar Summit (1994)
- A Home for the Hunter (1994)
- Sunshine and the Shadow Master (1995)
- The Man, the Moon and the Marriage Vow (1996)
- No Less Than a Lifetime (1996)
- Honeymoon Hotline (1996)
- A Hero for Sophie Jones (1998)
- The Taming of Billy Jones (1998)
- Husband In Training (1999)
- Marriage: Jones Style: Wagered Woman / Man of the Mountain / A Home for the Hunter (omnibus) (2001)
Conveniently Yours Sub-Series
- The Nine-month Marriage (1997)
- Marriage by Necessity (1998)
- Practically Married (1999)
- Married by Accident (1999)
- The Millionaire She Married (2000)
- The M.D. She Had to Marry (2000)
- The Marriage Agreement (2001)
- The Bravo Billionaire (2001)
- The Marriage Conspiracy (2001)
- Bravo Family Ties: The Nine-month Marriage / Marriage By Necessity / Practically Married (Omnibus) (2002)
- Bravo Brides: The Millionaire She Married / The M.D. She Had To Marry (omnibus) (2005)
The Sons Of Caitlin Bravo Sub-Series
- His Executive Sweetheart (2002)
- Mercury Rising (2002)
- Scrooge and the Single Girl (2002)
Bravo Family Ties Sub-Series
- Fifty Ways to Say: I'm Pregnant (2004)
- Marrying Molly (2004)
- Lori's Little Secret (2006)
- Bravo Unwrapped (2006)
- The Bravo Family Way (2006)
- Married In Haste (2006)
- From Here To Paternity (2007)
- A Bravo Christmas Reunion (2007)
- Valentine's Secret Child (2008)
- Having Tanner Bravo's Baby (2008)
- The Stranger And Tessa Jones (2009)
- The Bravo Bachelor (2009)
- A Bravo's Honor (2009)
- Christmas at Bravo Ridge (2009)
- Valentine Bride (2010)
- A Bride for Jericho Bravo (2010)
- Expecting the Boss's Baby (2010)
- Donovan's Child (2011)
- Marriage, Bravo Style! (2011)
Prescription Marriage Series Multi-Author
- Dr. Devastating (1998)
- A Doctor's Vow (1999)
Montana Mavericks Series Multi-Author
- Cinderella's Big Sky Groom (1999)
- Stranded with the Groom (2005)
Viking Brides Series
- The Reluctant Princess (2003)
- The Marriage Medallion (2003)
- Prince and the Future... Dad? (2003)
- The Man Behind the Mask (2004)
Omnibus in collaboration
- Help Wanted--Angel! (1995) (with Annette BroadrickAnnette BroadrickAnnette Broadrick is an United States writer of over 55 romance novels since 1984.-Biography:Broadrick was born on November 26, 1938 and raised as an only child for sixteen years, until her younger sister, Derralee, was born. Two years after that, as soon as she was graduated from high school in...
and Justine Davis) (Loving Spirit / Earth Angel / Angel for Hire) - Montana Mavericks: Big Sky Brides (2000) (with Jennifer Greene and Cheryl St. John)
- Single Dad Seeks (2000) (with Jennifer Greene) (Sweetbriar Summit / Heat Wave)
- Convenient Vows (2001) (with Laurie Paige)
- Montana Weddings (2001) (with Jennifer Greene and Cheryl St. John)
- The Debutantes (2002) (with Beverly BartonBeverly BartonBeverly Marie Beaver , better known as Beverly Barton, was an American author, known for her romantic suspense novels. She has written over thirty contemporary romance novels and created the popular The Protectors series for Harlequin Enterprises owned Silhouette’s Intimate Moments lines...
and Ann MajorAnn MajorMargaret Major Cleaves is popular writer of over 45 romance novels since 1980 as her real name and under the pseudonym Ann Major....
) (Jenna's Wild Ride / reinventing Mary / frankie's First Dress) - One More Time (2003) (with Lynne GrahamLynne GrahamLynne Graham is a popular Northern Irish author of over 60 romance novels. She published her novels in Mills & Boon since 1987.-Biography:...
and Jayne Ann KrentzJayne Ann KrentzJayne Ann Krentz, née Jayne Castle is an American writer of romance novels. Krentz is the author of a string of New York Times bestsellers under seven different pseudonyms. Now, she only uses three names. As Jayne Ann Krentz she writes contemporary romantic-suspense. She uses Amanda Quick for her...
) - Mother by Design (2004) (with Susan MallerySusan MallerySusan Mallery is the author of over 80 books for Harlequin and Silhouette as well as full length novels. She lives in the Los Angeles Area with her husband and cats.- Booklist by Years:2010s:*Completely Smitten...
and Laurie Paige) - Almost to the Altar (2004) (with Leanne BanksLeanne BanksLeanne Banks is an award-winning American writer of over 50 romance novels since 1991.-Biography:Leanne Banks was born on May 14, 1959 in Roanoke, Virginia, United States....
) - The Country Club / The Debutantes (2004) (with Beverly BartonBeverly BartonBeverly Marie Beaver , better known as Beverly Barton, was an American author, known for her romantic suspense novels. She has written over thirty contemporary romance novels and created the popular The Protectors series for Harlequin Enterprises owned Silhouette’s Intimate Moments lines...
and Ann MajorAnn MajorMargaret Major Cleaves is popular writer of over 45 romance novels since 1980 as her real name and under the pseudonym Ann Major....
) - Isabelle / Diana / Suzanna (2004) (with Jennifer Greene and Cheryl St. John)
- Fifty Ways to Say I'm Pregnant / One Perfect Man (2004) (with Lynda Sandoval)
- To Love and Protect / Rachel's Bundle of Joy (2004) (with Susan MallerySusan MallerySusan Mallery is the author of over 80 books for Harlequin and Silhouette as well as full length novels. She lives in the Los Angeles Area with her husband and cats.- Booklist by Years:2010s:*Completely Smitten...
and Pamela Toth) - Family Homecoming / Cinderella's Big Sky Groom (2004) (with Laurie Paige)
- Marrying Molly / Prince's Bride (2004) (with Lois Faye Dyer)
- Secret Admirer (2005) (with Ann MajorAnn MajorMargaret Major Cleaves is popular writer of over 45 romance novels since 1980 as her real name and under the pseudonym Ann Major....
and Karen Rose SmithKaren Rose SmithKaren Rose Smith is a popular U.S.American writer of over 70 romance novels. She has also signed her novels as Kari Sutherland and Karen Hughes.-Biography:...
) - Lori's Little Secret / Worth Fighting for (2005) (with Judy Duarte)
- Millionaire Bridegrooms (2006) (with Peggy MorelandPeggy MorelandPeggy Morse, née Bozeman well known as Peggy Moreland is a USA TODAY and Waldenbooks bestselling American writer of over 40 romance novels since 1989. She also signed a novel with her married name Peggy Morse.-Biography:Peggy Bozeman was born Taurus in Texas, United States. She grew up with her...
) - Her Fiance (2007) (with Allison Leigh)
- Instant Family! (2007) (with Marie FerrarellaMarie FerrarellaMarie Ferrarella, née Rydzynski is a popular and prolific American writer of over 150 romance novels as Marie Ferrarella, which have been translated into at least seven languages...
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