Thursdays at Eight

Debbie Macomber (born October 22, 1948, in Yakima, Washington) is an American author of romance novels and contemporary women's fiction. She sold her first manuscript in 1984 after years of rejection and went on to publish more than 150 books, including the long-running Cedar Cove and Blossom Street series; Cedar Cove was adapted into a Hallmark Channel television series (2013–2015). She received the Romance Writers of America's Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award in 2010.

Laural Merlington is the author of "Catalyst" and "Personal Demon." She writes stories that often feature a mix of fantasy and suspense, making them a good pick for readers who enjoy a thrilling read.