When I began writing over sixteen years ago, I had no idea that it would prove so compelling. Soon, I couldn't wait to get home from my job to work on my stories. After five years I realized my dream of retiring to write full time. A short time later, I sold my first book.
Since then, I've sold others and raccked up my share of rejections. But I persevere and have lots of ideas for additional stories. Now I really do have the best of both worlds: a home in the country and a job that lets me go to work in my bathrobe! I still enjoy gardening, cookery, stamp collecting, antique restoration, Celtic and Renaissance music, playing the guitar, and correspondence with pen pals. Three years ago, I becaame a certified water fitness instructor, and now, in addition to writing and gardening, I teach at several pools in the Santa Cruz area.
I've lived in Northern California's Coastal mountains more than thirty years. It's a wonderfully inspiring location and the setting for four of my books. Evenings find me at my computer, a cup of Earl Grey within easy reach, a sleeping cat at my feet, doing what I love best--creating stories of warmth and passion. My motto is "Don't wait for something; make it happen."
For four and one-half years, I was the About.com Ireland for Visitors Guide until they eliminated all the culture sites and most of the travel sites. Now I have a new Ireland for Visitors website where one can find feature articles on a variety of travel inineraries. I've also established the Ireland for Visitors Forum at Delphi where natives and experienced travelers will answer your travel questions. Sign up to receive my free newsletter or join the Forum. Come share an Irish adventure with me.
"As evocatively romantic as the gardens in which it is set--this book is a gem"
~Judy Gill
"Romance at its finest...enough heat and sexual tension to set the pages on fire."
~Bookbug on the Web
"A Perfect 10! A a beautifully written romance full of yearning and the discovery of the important things in life. Ms. Barrett's writing is creative and captures your attention with its realistic quality. HEARTS AT RISK is a real page turner and one I am glad to have been privileged to read and review. I very highly recommend HEARTS AT RISK for those of you who enjoy a tender yet heartfelt romance. ~Robin Peek for Romance Reviews Today
"Suzanne Barrett pens a light-hearted duel between two determined individuals
who discover that love makes a great bargaining tool when there are HEARTS AT RISK (4)." ~Teresa Roebuck for Romantic Times
"Talented Suzanne Barrett presents readers with an engaging romp filled with a zany mix of characters in WILD IRISH ROGUE." (4)
~ Teresa Roebuck, Romantic Times
"WILD IRISH ROGUE is a fast paced, heart warming book."
~Olivia Holton, A2RB"
"WILD IRISH ROGUE sparkles like fine champagne. It bubbles with wit, charm, and laughter. Light, airy, and delightful, the book entertains--and does it with a sizzling romance between two extremely likable major characters--and delivers a few happy-ever-afters in unexpected places."
4 crescents ~Crescent Blues
"Suzanne Barrett once again gifts her readers with a delightful story of wondrous love in Wild Irish Rogue. Sprinkling in a touch of mysticism, a dash of humor and a great helping of passion, Barrett has crafted a charming tale, complete with Irish endearments just right for the characters and settings. If you've got even the least little bit of Irish in ye, then pick up this lovely piece of work. It'll charm yer heart!"
~Sharon Chance, Bookbrowser.com
"A keeper! A winner! Suzanne Barrett's debut novel Taming Rowan is why we read romance!"
~Gloria Miller, The Literary Times
"Intelligent, well-researched...a runaway read. Ms. Barrett has penned an un-put-downable read. Hero and heroine could teach a Boy Scout a few things about building fires without matches!"
~Under the Covers
"Suzanne Barrett is an extraordinary talent, a beautiful, polished writer. Taming Rowan is like a breath of fresh air."
Can a girl whose life is a lie find love with a man who values truth and integrity above all else?
In 1916, a courageous band of Irishmen challenged the might of the British Empire.