Barbara Jo Longley
Ms. Longley graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Education/Human Relations degree, and a Master’s in Ed./SLD from the University of Minnesota. When the integration district where she taught dissolved in 2015, she transitioned into writing full time. Ms. Longley is listed on RWA’s Honor Roll of Bestselling Authors, and her books have garnered many awards, including a Maggie, the Holt Medallion, a National Readers’ Choice award, two Heart of Excellence awards, and Bookseller’s Best award. Ms. Longley creates memorable heroes and heroines who grow into their strength and go on to save the day. She writes romantic comedy, Celtic fantasy, and contemporary romance.
In her spare time she enjoys exploring all things meta-physical and mythical—much of which finds its way into her novels. Ms. Longley lives in Minnesota, a state famous for its miserable winters and ten thousand lakes. She lives with her family and a silly mutt called Sophie, aka Stinky Dog, and Dammit Sophie.
Works
Summoned in Time
Meredith MacCarthy has plans for her future, and they don’t include volunteering as a tour guide at a haunted ghost town in Montana. But when the matriarch of her fae-gifted family tells her ignoring the summons of the spirit world will haunt her forever, Meredith packs a bag and heads West. There she meets a ghost whose story and presence are so compelling, she cannot resist his magnetic pull. The more time she spends with him, the more she longs for the chance to know him in life.
Before leaving Ireland for America, Daniel Cavanaugh vowed to his mother he’d return with a fortune. Having lost his father, sister, and their family farm during The Great Famine of 1845, he is determined to help his family begin anew. Just when he’s on the cusp of fulfilling his promise, his life is brutally taken, and he’s haunted the mining town of Garretsville ever since. Until the beautiful ghost whisperer arrived, all he wanted was to be free of his earthly bonds. Now he yearns for a second chance at life—a life with Meredith beside him. She stirs long-forgotten desires … and bitter regret for what can never be.
When one of the fae offers Meredith the means to travel through time to prevent his murder, Daniel persuades her to take the risk. Will his plan to cheat death succeed, or will he put the life of the woman he loves in peril?
HIDDEN IN TIME
WHAT MATTERS MOST
Awards and Recognition
- 2014 National Readers' Choice Award - The highlander's Bargain 2013 - Virginia Romance Writers - Holt Medallion Award - Far From Perfect 2013 - Ancient City Romance Authors Heart of Excellence Award - Far From Perfect 2014 - Virginia Romance Writers - Holt Medallion Merit Award - The Difference a Day Makes 2014 - Ancient City Romance Authors -Heart of Excellence Award - The Difference a Day Makes 2013 -GRWA - Maggie Award for Excellence - Far From Perfect
Press and Media Mentions
Website
Location
Minneapolis, MN
Author Contact
Category
Fiction & Literature, Romance, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
agent Contact
Jill Marsal
858-259-8867