Red Shoes & A Diary
ISBN 0-373-79087-2 April 2003:
 Sensual Investigations- Book One

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Finalist
2004 Booksellers
Best Contest

Nominee
2003 Golden
Rose Award

Finalist
2003 Reviewers Choice
Award of Excellence

1st Place
2001 TARA First
Impressions Contest

Winner
2000 Summer
Blaze Contest

What Readers Have Said

"It's been a long time since I've enjoyed a book so much! Great sexual tension, your hero had me drooling and your humor was superb! The story and characters captivated me instead of being overshadowed by the sexuality. You're going to go far!" - Maryanne in California

"I just read your book Red Shoes and a Diary.  I'm still crying.  You have created an amazing story; you made sex beautiful and wove it into love.  Every page was tender and heartfelt.  Every word drew me deeper into the book." - Tina H. 

"I got your book and devoured it. I had a blast reading it. I can't wait for more of your books to come out" - Cyn in Florida

"I love books that may make you want to laugh one minute, cry the next, and take a cold shower the next. This book had all that and more for me." - Lorrie in Arizona

"Excellent book! I hated to put it down! You have a lifetime reader in me." -Tammy F.

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What Reviewers Have Written

With this strong debut, Ms. Zachary will become the author of choice for readers in search of strong characters and spicy romance. Her writing is beautiful, her characters honest and her book a keeper. RED SHOES AND A DIARY is a wonderful first book, and I can't wait for more from this gifted author! - Julie Shininger, Escape to Romance Reviews

With characters and situations that are fresh, unique, and really quiet a bit funny and written with passion, sensitivity, and just the right touch of humor, Red Shoes & A Diary is sure to cement Mia Zachary’s reputation as an up and coming talent that you won’t want to miss. - Diana Tidlund, Writers Unlimited Reviews

Sensuality and danger merge in this pulse-pounding tale readers will find impossible to put down. A playful, wildly appealing tale, RED SHOES & A DIARY comes very highly recommended. - Cindy Penn, Word Weaving Reviews

This is a very sensual, passionate love story, one of ‘redemption and seduction’ that pulls a reader into the story from the first sentence on! A definite ‘keeper’ and a most definite recommend! Don’t miss this one!- Kari Thomas, Loves Romance Reviews

Mia Zachary is an up and coming new author and her debut is a delight! If you love stories filled with danger and intrigue, sparkling characters and some of the hottest encounters I’ve ever read, you’ll love RED SHOES & A DIARY! - Carla Hosom, Romance and Friends Reviews

Read the first chapter:

MONDAY, JUNE 3rd

What will it be like to have a physical encounter with a stranger? To give myself over to sexual exploration and shed my inhibitions?

On these pages, as ‘Elise’, my other self, I’ve been wild and erotic, daring and seductive. I’ve fantasized about a tall, dark-haired lover who makes me feel sexy, desirable, feminine. I’ve dreamed of taking chances, letting go. 

With the last entry of this diary comes a new beginning. What will it be like to find a fantasy lover and say, ‘Take me, I’m yours’?  

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