Set in 1995 before our world was overtaken by technology. A time when gentlemen were appreciated, marriage was not a competition, and small business dominated the landscape of America. Women were entrepreneurs and knew the difference between sex and making love. Young romance is set in Hawaii in contrast to mature romance in San Diego. Love does not always survive, and shocking surprises occur in ordinary lives. This is a sequel to Paradise Beckons wherein Debra meets her match.

The author lives in Northern California on 25 acres with her husband, after living in the San Diego area for 30 years. They have two sons and three grandchildren and are now retired. She worked in the corporate world for decades, owned her own business, and co-hosted a radio talk show for three years, until she was forced to retire due to a major medical challenge.