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Gail Dayton

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September 01, 1954

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About this author

I've been a fan of fantasy, science fiction, fairy tales and other "books of wonder" since I was young enough, I still thought kissing was icky. Then I grew up and decided I liked a strong dose of romance in the mix.

I live on the Texas coast with my fella of 30-plus years, our youngest son (who should be graduating college this semester) and the granddog Dolly, a princess wussy pitbull mix who lets the cockapoo down the street beat her up.


I had one the other night that still lingers. This one was more bittersweet than funny (like the cows at the high school).

Just before I left town to go stay with my daughter and babysit for two weeks, my cousin Scott died. He was the first of our generation to leave us, and he was only four months older than me. That year was the only year that my mother and all three of her sisters had a baby.... read more »
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Published on April 19, 2012 09:33 • 5 views
Average rating: 3.85 · 862 ratings · 110 reviews · 13 distinct works
The Compass Rose (One Rose ...
3.79 of 5 stars 3.79 avg rating — 302 ratings — published 2005 — 3 editions
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New Blood (Blood Magic, #1)
3.76 of 5 stars 3.76 avg rating — 172 ratings — published 2009 — 3 editions
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The Barbed Rose (One Rose T...
3.99 of 5 stars 3.99 avg rating — 152 ratings — published 2006 — 3 editions
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The Eternal Rose (One Rose ...
3.85 of 5 stars 3.85 avg rating — 117 ratings — published 2007 — 4 editions
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Heart's Blood (Blood Magic,...
3.99 of 5 stars 3.99 avg rating — 88 ratings — published 2009 — 3 editions
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Knight In Black Leather
4.58 of 5 stars 4.58 avg rating — 12 ratings — published 2011
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Her Convenient Millionaire
3.22 of 5 stars 3.22 avg rating — 9 ratings — published 2003 — 4 editions
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Hide-And-Sheikh
3.5 of 5 stars 3.50 avg rating — 8 ratings — published 2001 — 3 editions
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Heart of Stone
5.0 of 5 stars 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2012
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La Rose Et La Ronce
4.0 of 5 stars 4.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2007
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The Compass Rose The Barbed Rose The Eternal Rose
One Rose Trilogy (3 books)
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3.858143607705779 of 5 stars 3.86 avg rating — 571 ratings
New Blood Heart's Blood
Blood Magic (3 books)
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3.8346153846153848 of 5 stars 3.83 avg rating — 260 ratings

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New Blood (Romance)
1 chapters   —   updated Mar 07, 2011 10:59am
Description: Blood magic returns to the world after more than 200 years away.
The Compass Rose (Science Fiction & Fantasy)
1 chapters   —   updated Mar 29, 2010 04:35pm
Description: The first book in the One Rose Trilogy. Published by Luna Books, March 2005
The Barbed Rose (Science Fiction & Fantasy)
1 chapters   —   updated Mar 29, 2010 04:35pm
Description: The second book in the One Rose Trilogy. Published by Luna Books, March 2006
The Eternal Rose (Science Fiction & Fantasy)
1 chapters   —   updated Mar 29, 2010 04:35pm
Description: The third book in the One Rose Trilogy. Published by Juno Books, August 2007
The Promise
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“I mean it today. And tomorrow, it will be today again, and I will mean it for that today. It's always today, Pearl. Don't worry about tomorrow, because it's always today, and every today we have, I will mean it. I will not leave you. Not willingly. Dont't make my mistake. Let me unmake it. Don't throw me away.”
Gail Dayton, Heart's Blood

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Nevey Berry Thanks for befriending me :) ...


message 22: by Liane

Liane Spicer Gail, thank you for adding me to your Goodreads circle. Greetings from a Caribbean author!


message 21: by Krista

Krista Hi Gail, Thank you for adding me as a friend.


message 20: by Terry

Terry Odell Thanks for adding this romantic suspense author to your Goodreads friends list. I notice we have a number of books in common.


message 19: by Serena

Serena thank you for adding me as a freind hope you made it threw ike we made it threw ok


message 18: by Derek

Derek Schneider Thanks for adding me. The first chapters of Avenging Autumn and The Wintermen are on my profile now.


message 17: by Jaz

Jaz thanks for your request. Nice to meet you! Jaz



message 16: by William

William hey Gail,
look forward to talking books
William Elliott Hazelgrove
http://www.billhazelgrove.com
Rocket  Man


TDF Pamela (The Discriminating Fangirl) Oh, you're from Galveston! Did you get much damage? I'm from around Dallas, but I've spent a lot of time in Galveston on vacations. We're planning on going to Dickens on the Strand this year, to help support the rebuilding.


message 14: by Roger

Roger Cottrell Hi gail,
Always great to meet another science fiction writer. Although I mostly write crime thrillers you might like to check out my Quatermass tribute, THE LUNDQUIST CHRONICLES on http://www.lulu.com/content/4649341 The ISBN is ISBN 978-1-4092-4155-3
take care.
ROGER


message 13: by Sherry

Sherry Thank you for the request Gail, I look forward to being your good friend on good reads! :)


message 12: by Erin

Erin Quinn Hi Gail, I did get an ARC of your new book at the RWA conference in SF when I pickd up SJ Day's book. It looks great. I haven't read it yet but I'll be sure to drop you a line when I do. I came home with so many books I felt like I"d hit the jackpot. Love it!


message 11: by Beth

Beth Hi Gail,
Thanks for befriending this mystery author!


message 10: by Jeannie

Jeannie Faulkner Barber Thanks Gail for adding me as a friend. Hope life is back to normal, as much as 'normal' can be for you after the hurrican. I'll keep you in my prayers. If you have a chance I'd love for you to visit my website www.jeanniebarber.com. I loved your's!
Blessings,
Jeannie


message 9: by Becca

Becca My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We're here in Houston so just yell if you need anything.


cactusrose2004 Wow. Imagine my shock to find your friend request! :) Your book was awesome and I can't wait to get my paws on the next one!


Andrea Kulman Hi & thank you for being a friend on Good Reads!


message 6: by April

April Yep, it's me, Sistah! :)


message 5: by Holly

Holly Jacobs Hi, Gail! Thanks for friending me! And I'm so sorry that Ike effected you. Hope your home was okay.

Holly

ONCE UPON A THANKSGIVING, 10/08


Marts  (Thinker) Hi Gail
Request granted!!
Look forward to the book ideas!!!


Stephanie Hi Gail, thanks for the add. Glad to hear you survived Ike. We did okay, too. Looking forward to sharing more good reads with you!

Stephanie


message 1: by Liz

Liz Hey Gail,
Thanx for adding me,
Smiles,
Liz


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