The Heart of a Lion

About the Book

Russian History professor Alexis Caldwell, an American, has no idea when she arrives in Leningrad she would be caught up in an escape plan so heart researcher, Mikhail Berensky can defect to the United States. A hunt in the Caucasus Mountains is the cover for this dangerous venture. When she meets Mikhail she is stunned by his handsome looks. Mikhail is quite taken by Alexis and when they find her room has been burglarized by the KGB Mikhail decides to protect her and escort her around Leningrad. In doing so, they fall passionately and deeply in love.

About the Author

Diana has four loves in her life – her family and her friends, writing and service to her community. Her writing back ground began when she became a news and feature writer for an Illinois newspaper. The job was part time so she became a feature writer for a local public relations firm as well. Liking challenges she wrote a movie script that was used in a United Way fund drive promotion. Diana and her husband enjoy cooking and try to have one gourmet meal each week. Larry looks for recipes and Diana cooks which she thoroughly enjoys.