Delia Parr is the author of sixteen historical and inspirational historical romance novels, including "The Midwife's Tale", "Hearts Awakening", " Love's First Bloom", and "Hidden Affections". The mother of three grown children, she was a longtime high school teacher in southern New Jersey before retiring to Florida's sunny west coast. In between visits to her grandchildren in several different states, she spends her time writing and volunteering alongside other women who share a bond of sisterhood as sisters of faith.