Davies, Shirleen: - Shirleen Davies writes romance-historical and contemporary western romance with a touch of suspense. She is the best-selling author of the MacLarens of Fire Mountain Series, the MacLarens of Boundary Mountain Series, The Cowboys of Whistle Rock Ranch, The Macklins of Whisky Bend, and the Redemption Mountain Series.Shirleen grew up in Southern California, attended Oregon State University, and has degrees from San Diego State University and the University of Maryland. Her passion is writing emotionally charged stories of flawed people who find redemption through love and acceptance.Besides writing, she enjoys puttering in her garden, dancing, fishing, clay target shooting, traveling, and is an avid foodie. She lives with her husband in a beautiful town in northern Arizona. Between them, they have five adult sons who are their greatest achievements.