Hook, Line And Single
by Marcia King-Gamble

HOOK—As in hook up. For newly divorced Roxanne Ingram, it's a new age of speed dating, singles parties and noncommittal encounters. Frankly, it's all a little awkward for a successful businesswoman about to hit the big four-0.

LINE—What's your screen name, Web site or text-messaging address? Is anyone out there over twenty-five? What about roses, candlelight and a lover who wants endless tomorrows?

SINGLE—Relax, it's just a state of mind.

Between keeping her business afloat, coping with a teenage daughter and lying awake fantasizing about the mysterious and sexy new client who wants her to watch his cat, Roxanne feels like a fish out of water.

Luckily, she's got courage, faith and a mind of her own. Boldly going where only singles dare to go, she braves the holiday fixups, the flirty singles theme parties and the wild world of online dating. Still, Roxanne dreams of the kind of man who makes love easy. And maybe, just maybe, he's out there looking for her....

Marcia King-Gamble's Bio

I've been called a dancing fool and the truth of the matter is I love to dance. Recently took up ballroom dancing but I'm the worst ballroom dancer there is. Primarily because I don't follow instructions and like to freestyle. The same goes for life. Let's see, what would you like to know about me?

"The dancing fool" is Caribbean American and a self- proclaimed globetrotter. I've had a colorful career in the travel industry and can tell you that every horrendous story you've heard about corporate life is most likely true.

I have degrees in psychology and theater, a menagerie of animals and live in Florida. One of my favorite things to do on weekends is to attend estate sales in search of "collectibles." A visit to my home will verify that.