Vicki Stevenson toiled for years as a computer programmer, systems analyst, and eventually Manager of Office Automation for a large defense contractor. Finally striking out on her own, she became a consultant to a computer component manufacturer, where she worked as a designer, writer, and trainer of manufacturing automation for semiconductors. She has a BA in Economics from UCLA.

In addition to writing fiction, Vicki's hobbies are daydreaming and procrastination. She lives with her partner Sara, the love of her life, in Mesa, Arizona. They spend summers at their vacation home in Cottonwood, Arizona, which is considerably cooler than the Phoenix area. Vicki finds Northern Arizona absolutely enchanting and so she chose it as the setting for her fiction.

Email: jvickis@aol.com
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Certain Personal Matters

The unexpected death of her brother Tony brings Amy Dalton to an Arizona tourist town where she meets Dusty Hardin, owner of a jeep rental agency. Even under the dark cloud of Tony's death, the chemistry between Dusty and Amy is undeniable and unstoppable, and their relationship begins to flourish.

When it becomes clear that her brother died under suspicious circumstances, Amy sets out to discover the facts. Her inquiries uncover a link to a crime that took place years ago, awakening a long dormant town scandal. Dusty and her LGBT family join Amy in her pursuit of justice, but cunning and powerful influences are at work to deny their success. As the relationship between Amy and Dusty reaches sizzling heights, so does the danger to everyone involved while they strive to find and expose the maniacal force determined to suppress the truth.

Publication date: 11/10/2008
ISBN: 978-1-935053-06-4

Family Ties

Fleeing from her abusive husband, Jill Dewey impulsively returns to her small hometown. A chance encounter with a former teacher leads her to the safety of a local dude ranch, where she accepts work as a chef. Through an intermediary, she notifies her parents that she is well and does not wish to be found.

Ranch owner Casey McQuaid is pleased with Jill's performance as a chef and enjoys her company as a friend. Jill is drawn to the warmth and support of Casey's LGBT family. As she becomes involved in the family's struggle against a powerful adversary of the gay community, she is increasingly obsessed by unexpected feelings for Casey.

While Jill grapples with her newly emerging emotions, her parents and husband discover her whereabouts and work relentlessly and viciously to compel her to return. And as the battle against the homophobic enemy proceeds, Casey and Jill must confront the nature of the relationship that has developed between them.

Publication date: 09/10/2008
ISBN: 978-1-935053-03-3

Family Affairs

Assigned to work undercover in a small-town nursing home, insurance investigator Stacey Gardner sets out to find fraudulent medical claims. When she meets local resident Liz Schroeder, romance begins to bloom. But then she discovers widespread elder abuse of which the entire nursing home staff is aware, and she fears that the whole town may be participating in a cover-up.

Liz persuades Stacey to trust her and to accept help from her LGBT family in exposing the abuse. The family discovers an elaborate scheme that seems to defy exposure. Many of the nursing home staff members are dedicated to stopping Stacey at any cost, and the rest are too intimidated to reveal any information.

The family presses on, determined to bring justice to the perpetrators and relief to the suffering patients. While the bond of love between Stacey and Liz grows ever stronger, they face the agonizing reality that success will mean a new assignment for Stacey, and her subsequent departure will spell the end of the chance at happiness that both women desperately crave.

Publication date: 01/10/2008
ISBN: 978-1-932300-97-0

Family Values

Devastated by the collapse of her long-term relationship, Alice Cruz decides to begin life anew. She moves to a small town, rents an apartment, and establishes a career in real estate. But when she tries to liquidate some of her investments for a down payment on a house, she discovers that she has been victimized by a con artist.

Local resident Tyler Sorensen has a track record of countless affairs without any emotional involvement. Known for her sexy good looks, easygoing kindness, and unique approach to problems, Tyler is asked by a mutual friend to figure out how Alice can recover her money.

While Tyler's elaborate plan progresses and members of her LGBT family work toward the solution, they discover that the con game involves more people and far higher stakes than they had imagined. As the family encounters unexpected obstacles, Tyler and Alice struggle with a growing emotional connection deeper than either woman has ever experienced.

Publication date: 09/10/2007
ISBN: 978-1-932300-89-5