A self-described tough blonde from Brooklyn, Marian is the bestselling author of The Jake Carrington Thrillers, a gritty romantic suspense series.

As far back as she could remember, Marian loved to read. As a child, she was especially intrigued by the Daily News crime reports.

Tragically, she knew someone who was murdered. The killer was never found. This event ignited Marian's desire to write books where good prevails, even in the darkest times.

Marian also writes under the pen name Merry Holly.

Marian lives in New England with her husband.