Rachel Ann Nunes (pronounced noon-esh) learned to read when she was four and by seventh grade knew she was going to be an author. Now as a stay-at-home mother of six, it isn't easy to find time to write, but she will trade washing dishes or weeding the garden for an hour at the computer any day! Her only rule about writing is to never eat chocolate at the computer. "Since I love chocolate and writing," she jokes, "my family might never see me again."

Rachel has twenty-nine published books, including the popular Ariana series and the award-winning picture book Daughter of a King. She enjoys hiking, swimming, spending time with her family, reading, and visiting far off places.

Saving Madeline, Rachel's newest novel, is being released in September. 2009. For more information or to join her e-mailing list, visit http://www.RachelAnnNunes.com.

Tyler Huntington had always thought of Savvy as his best friend, someone who would always be there for him- until she wasn't. Now, years later, he wonders if it's too late. But Savvy's life has taken a bizarre turn with the unexpected arrival of a wild-looking teenager who claims to be her half-sister. As Savvy tries to unravel the mystery of the girl's past, Tyler's sudden appearance seems like an answer to a prayer. Emotionally drained and physically exhausted, Savvy needs a friend. At the same time, she's wary of putting her heart at risk. Is revisiting the past the only way for Savvy to find her future?