After more than 30 years wrangling middle schoolers, M. Jayne LaDow traded lesson plans for love stories—and she's never looked back. Now she writes romantic comedies full of heart, humor, and just the right amount of chaos. LaDow lives in Virginia with her husband, two amazing kids, and a household that’s one furball away from a sitcom: three mischievous cats (George, Gino, and Jonesy), a chill tortoise named Benson, and a lizard called Motley who definitely thinks he runs the place. Surrounded by this lovable crew, she finds plenty of inspiration to craft stories that’ll make you laugh, swoon, and maybe even believe in love again.