Persistent Intruder — Kay Brooks

Brian Cato, New York Times best-selling author of horror and suspense novels, would like a son â€" without the hassles of a wife. Women, even would-be surrogate mothers have brought nothing but trouble to his successful, but lonely career. Natalie Stover, newly published romance novelist, dreams of writing the all-time best seller. She has tried marriage, but prefers her fictional heroes to the real ones. Until she meets Brian for a passionate weekend at a writers' conference and becomes pregnant with his child. Is there a more perfect place for two writers to meet but at a Writers' Conference? Brian is the keynote speaker and Natalie an attendee. Amidst the gold and glitter of the hotel and the non-stop pace of the conference workshops, Natalie and Brian experience a meeting of the minds, realization of a promising writing project, and ecstasy of a new-found love. Instantly attracted to one another, they embark on a whirlwind affair that leaves Natalie pregnant. Brian also has a secret. He is being stalked by Sara. A mentally unstable fan, Sara has been harassing Brian for two years, sending him love letters, tapping his telephone, crashing his parties, even attempting to publicize a fictitious engagement. Despite his success, Sara's intrusions have made Brian a lonely recluse. Until he meets Natalie. Can these two creative minds overcome an evil one that plots to keep them apart? Nurture a love that could mean a future of happiness for both?