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
HIDDEN IN TIME
Grayce MacCarthy possesses the gift of foretelling—but to her, visions are more a curse than a gift. While visiting Ireland, Grayce takes a hike in the Comeragh Mountains, only to fall into a hidden world with no way out. She’s rescued by a gorgeous warrior dressed like a medieval hero in a romance novel. He’s convinced fate brought her to him, while Grayce is convinced her fae-gifted family will find a way to bring her home.
After more than a millennium, the Tuatha dé Danann magic separating the hidden valleys from the rest of the world is unraveling. A new chieftain must be chosen to guide the clan through the perils to come, and Brían MacSloan is determined to win that coveted role. When a beautiful woman falls into his world, Brían’s life is turned upside down. Grayce challenges him at every turn, questioning his motives, distracting him from his goals, and stealing his heart.
As passion grows between them, Grayce realizes Brían is the only man for her. But then she has a vision revealing a plot to murder Brían, and old rivalries turn deadly. The two are torn apart, and Brían must defeat his enemies and get to Grayce in time, or she’ll be lost to him forever.
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