Originally from Lyon in France, Marie Laval has lived in the Rossendale Valley in Lancashire for the past few years. She writes both contemporary and historical romance, as well as short stories, always with 'a French twist'. A SPELL IN PROVENCE, her debut contemporary romantic suspense, and historical romances ANGEL HEART, THE LION'S EMBRACE and DANCING FOR THE DEVIL, are published by Accent Press. Her bestselling contemporary romance, LITTLE PINK TAXI, is published by Choc Lit, as is her latest release, A PARIS FAIRY TALE.