She is a good writer and her books are lovely. I generally dont like romance, but her books really are worth it.

If all she wrote were those horrid little short romances, I would give her very little credit. However, "The Shell Seekers" and "Coming Home" are so involved and intricate they almost compare to great classics.

She is a solid writer inviting the reader to become involved with the characters. Once you've read any of her books, you are almost sad to finish the last page. Her characters seem life-like and one wonders how they are doing long after the book is finished.