Meet Nikoo Kafi and Jim McGoldrick, the dynamic duo behind bestselling pen names May McGoldrick, Nik James, and Jan Coffey. With over fifty pulse-pounding novels to their credit, this powerhouse team has written everything from historical and contemporary romances to edge-of-your-seat Westerns and gripping mystery thrillers. Their stories are rich with conflict, passion, and heart-and they've even penned two works of nonfiction!Nikoo and Jim's journeys to storytelling are as fascinating as their novels. Before turning her talents to fiction, Nikoo worked in robotics and submarine shipbuilding, thanks to her engineering background. Jim, meanwhile, had a whirlwind of adventures, taking on 101 different jobs-including a decade in submarine construction-before earning his PhD in sixteenth-century Scottish and English literature.Their creative partnership didn't happen overnight. It took thirteen years of marriage before they realized they were each other's perfect writing partner. Nikoo excels in crafting vivid characters and emotional depth, while Jim brings action-packed plots and a strong sense of place. Their very first collaboration, The Thistle and the Rose, was a smashing success, winning awards and kicking off a career that would touch the hearts of readers across the globe.Together, they've captured the imaginations of millions, with their works translated into more than a dozen languages. Along the way, they've racked up countless accolades, including four-time Rita Finalists, a Will Rogers Medallion for Western Novels, and multiple Golden Leaf and Holt Medallion Awards, to name just a few.These award-winning authors now call sunny California home, where they continue to dream up unforgettable stories that sweep readers off their feet.