A.J. O'Dell

A.J. O'Dell aka Avis Jaenson started writing in 1990 and she is published for two novel-length romances: A MAN FROM THE SEA about an Irish sailor who is shipwrecked and near drowning. Rescued by a lonely psychiatrist who desires to help him remember his past, while he wants to become part of her future.

WAITING FOR A TANGO is about the wife of a three time world champion bullrider who dies in the arena. She finishes her trauma residency, but wants nothing to do with rodeos or men. That is, until an injured bullrider ends up in her E.R.and needs her help. His love helps her work through her sadness and shows her there's a wonderful life ahead with him.

A.J. has been a critical care nurse for over thirty years which adds spice and juicy authenticity to her novels. She has four others and just finished the second book in an Irish trilogy.

She now lives in Colorado and has two grown children who are her best critics.