I didn't feel it was in the best interest of anybody for me to be president.

I love the kids. They're really cool to be around. I like to be there for them. I guess it's the mom in me.

I wanted to make sure those kids were being served, and I felt like that wasn't happening.

I have no interest in a guy who doesn't know the right end of a screwdriver

Is it better to go indie and make bigger profits on each book, or stick with a print publisher's 6%-10% royalties? Since I never could figure out what I wanted to do when I grew up, I'm hedging my bets and working both sides of the street.

'Betrayed' starts off with Shane Gallagher rescuing Elena Reyes and a group of hostages from a madman with a gun. And as the story progresses and Shane's feelings for Elena blossom, his urge to protect her grows.