Dear Reader,

On my way to school I used to pass a beautiful dog that was remarkably sweet and friendly. I called her Misty and brought her ice cubes in hot weather, which she’d play with in her enclosure and carry around in delight. At the time I didn’t know much about dogs and thought she might be a husky. Then I learned she was a full-blooded Alaskan wolf, rescued as a badly injured puppy after a wildfire. I have been completely and utterly in love with wolves ever since.

Because of Misty I’ve always wanted to tell a story in which wolves played a central part. So Christmas on the Ranch gave me the chance to pit a wolf-loving wildlife photographer against a bitterly divorced rancher who might not share her enthusiasm for these magnificent animals.

I enjoy hearing from readers and can be contacted via my Facebook page, or if you prefer writing a letter, please use: c/o Harlequin Books, 22 Adelaide Street West, 40th Floor, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5H 4E3.

Best wishes,

Julianna