A Romance Writer's Guide to Love and Marriage

“In our culture, it is often assumed that romantic love and physical attraction are all we need to have a successful marriage. In reality, other factors are not only equally important but often more critical in the long run.”

So writes Jacqueline Diamond, bestselling author of more than 90 published romances, mysteries and other novels, in the introduction to this short, pointed guide co-authored with her husband.

“Kurt and I have been happily married for more than thirty years. We’ve raised two wonderful sons and survived financial setbacks and personal losses, including the death of a child.

“Recently, we’ve had occasion to share some of what we’ve learned with young relatives who are contemplating or entering marriages of their own. We hope these thoughts will be helpful to others as well.”