Judith Erwin
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Judith Erwin is an award winning author of romance, romantic suspense, and women’s fiction with a mystery series in progress. Her background includes a career in freelance journalism with numerous published articles focused on the performing arts. She holds a law degree from the University of Florida and practiced family law for over twenty years. Her novel, Shadow of Doubt, was a finalist for Romance Novel of the year in the Royal Palm Literary Awards. Her latest novel, The Studio, won the FAPA President's Book Awards Gold Medal for Adult Romance and the Reader's Favorite Book Awards Finalist Award for Romance General. The Studio has been on the Amazon Best Seller List for free books. Reviewers and readers have awarded her books multiple five stars.
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The Studio (Shadow of Dance Series - No. 3)
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Romantic Suspense
When Commander Matthew Emerson, a naval aviator and son of a U.S. admiral, enrolled his five daughters in Kaci Connelly's studio, she never expected to fall in love with a murder suspect. Prior to his assignment to NAS Jacksonville, Matt's wife mysteriously disappeared from their home in Virginia Beach. As a new, single parent, Matt is forced to cope with unfamiliar responsibilities, a cloud of suspicion hanging over him, and the fear of his potential arrest. Kaci, struggling with a tragedy from her past that destroyed her performing career, quickly becomes attached to the five motherless girls, including one who suspects her father is responsible for her mother's disappearance. As Kaci works closely with the talented students, a risky attraction arises between the handsome father and dedicated teacher. 
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The Ballet (Shadow of Dance Series - No. 2)
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Romantic Suspense
In the theater, ballerina Gabrielle Valera moves across the stage like a beautiful butterfly in a spring garden—weightless and graceful with flawless technique and exquisite artistry. However, even those closest to her have no idea of the dark secret she harbors—or why she carries a semi-automatic handgun. When Gabi encounters handsome Derek Conner, a wealthy ER physician, sparks fly. While neither believes a romantic relationship is in the master plan, the power of attraction jeopardizes the personal agenda of each. Derek discovers feelings for the dancer he never believed existed. To Gabi’s dismay, desire like she’s never known is awakened, yet she cannot commit to Derek, nor explain why. Although confused, and at moments hurt, by Gabi’s behavior, Derek is determined to uncover the cause of her erratic, puzzling actions and free her of the demons. Gabi is equally determined to preserve the secret condemning her to an invisible prison. 
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The Ballroom (Shadow of Dance Series - No. 1)
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Romantic Suspense
Holly Dawson, a pro dancer on a network TV show, is shocked on the first day of rehearsals for the new season when the handsome, British actor, Luke Damian, walks into the studio. "I grew up with photos and posters of you all over my bedroom walls." Since his days as a teen heartthrob, Luke's career has plummeted. Twice divorced and currently dating a possessive super model, he hopes an appearance on the popular show will spark the interest of producers and fans. Recovering from a broken engagement, Holly fears her adolescent attraction to the sexy blond will return and stifle her professionalism. Further complicating Holly's life, an unidentified stalker mounts a frightening campaign against the petite dancer. With weeks of up close and extremely personal contact with Luke in quest of a gold medal on the show, can Holly control her heart, overcome her fear, and guide the pair to a gold medal? 
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Shadow of Silence
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Women's Fiction
Annie Cameron and her husband, Dan, an FBI agent, have a seemingly ideal life, lacking only a baby. But when Annie discovers she is finally pregnant, she is faced with an impossible dilemma that compromises her moral compass, forces her into a life of secrecy and deception, and jeopardizes all that she holds dear. 
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Shadow of Doubt
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Romance
Ansley Sheridan, is a former ballerina who starts life over and becomes an attorney after the failure of her marriage. In the course of events, Ansley meets and enters into an on-again-off-again, secret relationship with a popular British actor. As the romance develops, she is haunted by the betrayal of her former husband and struggles to reconcile her magnetic attraction to Nick Colton with her lack of faith in men and marriage. Scenes laced with humor, heartbreak, and suspense provide the reader with a range of emotions as Ansley deals with the consequences of her lack of ability to trust love. 
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