Kathryn QuickKathyrn Quick has been writing since she used #2 pencils and Catholic School lined paper. She is a happy empty-nester who lives in New Jersey with her husband, Don, and works for county government by day. By night, she turns out stories she loves to hare with readers. Amethyst is the first in a contemporary romance trilogy for which Kathryn used her family birthstones as inspiration. Keep an eye out for sequels Sapphire and Citrine. Kathryn has five other books: 'Tis the Season (a HOLT Medallion finalist), Falling for You, Stealing April's Heart, Jessie's Wedding, and Blue Diamond. Read More Read Less