Day Leclaire: Biography, Awards, Bibliography, and a List of Books by Author Day Leclaire

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Day Leclaire (b. August 25) is a best-selling American author of more than forty romance novels. She has been awarded numerous prestigious prizes from a multitude of organizations.

Biography more less

Early years

Day Leclaire started writing when she was just a child. After a long day of trying to keep occupied in the midst of a snowstorm, Leclaire and her three siblings ran out of things to do. In an effot to keep her own patience, Leclaire's mother challenged her to write her own story. That historical epic, based on Cinderella and set in the Wild West, was the beginning of her love of writing.

Leclaire attended the University of California, Berkeley with the intent to major in anthropology. After her first camping trip, however, she realized she was not cut out for a life without running water and flush toilets, and dropped out of school to decide what she really wanted to do with her life.

Shortly thereafter, Leclaire met her husband, Frank, and the two married after knowing each other only five months. They became entrepreneurs, running a film library in Berkeley, remodeling houses in Seattle, Washington, and then opening a produce market. When Leclaire became pregnant with their son Matt, she decided that she really wanted to be a writer. The next day, her husband bought her a computer.

Writing career

Although Harlequin gave her encouraging feedback, Leclaire was not able to sell a book in the beginning. Her career seemed briefly stalled when her younger sister, Nancy, died of a brain tumor and Leclaire, alone in a new city, dealt with her grief. Her husband challenged her to do something to occupy herself, and Leclaire once again turned to writing. The book that resulted, Jinxed, was her first sale, and it was dedicated to Nancy.

Leclaire has since been nominated ten times for the Romance Writers of America RITA Award, the romance novelist's equivalent of an Oscar. She has been awarded numerous other prestigious prizes from a multitude of organizations (see Awards). Since 2000, Leclaire has only submitted her works for consideration for the RWA RITA Award, as she feels "the vanity shelf is full."

Family

Leclaire was diagnosed with breast cancer in November 2000, and endured chemotherapy and radiation treatment as a result. Leclaire took a break from writing from 2004 to 2005 in an attempt to recover her creativity, but is finally back in her groove. In 2006 she began writing again, this time for Silhouette Desire, and had five books released in 2007.

She and her husband live on Hatteras Island in North Carolina. Leclaire's only son has recently graduated from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and plans to attend Virginia Tech for graduate studies.

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1994 - Romantic Times Reviewers Choice Award for Best Harlequin Romance
1994 - Finalist for Romantic Times Career Achievement Award, Love and Laughter Category
1995 - Finalist for Holt Medallian Award, Traditional Category
1996 - Finalist for Holt Medallian Award, Traditional Category
1996 - 2nd place - National Communications Contest, National Federation of Press Women for Best Romance Fiction in the US
1996 - 1st place - National Communications Contest, National Federation of Press Women for Best Romance Fiction in North Carolina
1996 - Finalist for Romantic Times Reviewers Choice Award for Best Harlequin Romance
1997 - Finalist for Romance Writers of America RITA Award, Traditional Category
1997 - Finalist for Holt Medallion Award, Traditional Category
1997 - Finalist for Colorado Romance Writers Award of Excellence, Short Contemporary Category
1997 - Romantic Times Career Achievement Award, Love and Laughter Category
1997 - Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Award, Best Harlequin Romance
1998 - Finalist for Holt Medallion Award, Traditional Category
1998 - Finalist for Romance Writers of America RITA Award, Traditional Category
1998 - Finalist for Oklahoma Romance Writers of America's National Readers Choice Awards, Traditional Category
1998 - Golden Quill Award, Traditional Category
1998 - Colorado Romance Writers Award of Excellence, Short Contemporary Category
1999 - Finalist for Georgia Romance Writers' MAGGIE Award, Short Contemporary Category
1999 - Finalist for Holt Medallion Award, Traditional Category
1999 - Finalist for Romance Writers of America RITA Award, Traditional Category
1999 - Phoenix Desert Rose Golden Quill Award, Traditional Category
1999 - Colorado Romance Writers Award of Excellence, Short Contemporary Category
1999 - Finalist for Romantic Times Reviewers Choice Award for Best Harlequin Romance
2000 - Finalist for Georgia Romance Writers MAGGIE Award, Short Contemporary
2000 - Finalist for First Coast Romance Writers of America The Beacon Published Author Award, Short Contemporary
2000 - Finalist for Greater Detroit Romance Writers of America Booksellers Best Award, Traditional Category
2000 - Finalist for Romance Writers of America RITA Award, Traditional Category
2000 - Holt Medallion Award, Traditional Category
2000 - Phoenix Desert Rose Golden Quill Award, Traditional Category
2000 - Colorado Romance Writers Award of Excellence, Short Contemporary Category
2000 - First Coast Romance Writers of America The Beacon Published Author Award, Short Contemporary
2000 - Finalist for Holt Medallion Award, Traditional Category
2001 - Finalist for Romance Writers of America RITA Award, Traditional Category
2003 - Finalist for Romance Writers of America RITA Award, Long Contemporary Category

Bibliography more less

Total Books: 228

2012 - More Than Perfect [Billionaires and Babies - Harlequin Desire, No 2139] (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9780373731527
ISBN-10: 0373731523
Genre: Romance

Currently 4.2/5 Stars.

2011 - Dante's Honorbound Husband [Dante's Legacy, Bk 8 - Harlequin Desire, No 2087] (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9780373731008
ISBN-10: 0373731000
Genre: Romance

Currently 3.5/5 Stars.

2011 - Claimed the Pregnant Heiress [Takeover, Bk 1 - Silhouette Desire, No 2060] (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9780373730735
ISBN-10: 037373073X
Genres: Literature & Fiction, Romance

Currently 3.8/5 Stars.

2011 - The Heart of Winter the Toughest Girl in Town / Resolution / Mystery Lover (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9780373837588
ISBN-10: 0373837585
Genre: Romance

Currently 3.5/5 Stars.

2010 - Dante's Marriage Pact [Dante Legacy, Bk 7 - Silhouette Desire, No 2057] (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9780373730704
ISBN-10: 0373730705
Genre: Romance

Currently 3.5/5 Stars.

2010 - Sin City Wedding / the Forbidden Princess [Harlequin Showcase, No 6] (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9780373688067
ISBN-10: 0373688067
Genre: Romance

Currently 4.1/5 Stars.

2009 - Lone Star Seduction [Texas Cattleman's Club - Silhouette Desire, No 1983] (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9780373769834
ISBN-10: 0373769830
Genre: Romance

Currently 3.8/5 Stars.

2009 - The Night Before Christmas on a Snowy Christmas / the Christmas Baby / the Christmas Eve Promise (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9780373837366
ISBN-10: 0373837364
Genre: Romance

Currently 3.9/5 Stars.

2009 - Inherited One Child [Billionaires and Babies - Silhouette Desire, No 1953] (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9780373769537
ISBN-10: 0373769539
Genre: Romance

Currently 3.9/5 Stars.

2009 - Mr Strictly Business [Man of the Month - Silhouette Desire, No 1921] (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9780373769216
ISBN-10: 0373769210
Genre: Romance

Currently 3.6/5 Stars.

2008 - Dante's Contract Marriage [Dante Legacy, Bk 4 - Silhouette Desire, No 1899] (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9780373768998
ISBN-10: 0373768990
Genre: Romance

Currently 3.7/5 Stars.

2008 - Dante's Wedding Deception [Dante Legacy, Bk 3 - Silhouette Desire, No 1880] (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9780373768806
ISBN-10: 037376880X
Genre: Romance

Currently 3.7/5 Stars.

2008 - Dante's Stolen Wife [Dante Legacy, Bk 2 - Silhouette Desire, No 1870] (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9780373768707
ISBN-10: 0373768702
Genre: Romance

Currently 3.7/5 Stars.

2008 - Dante's Blackmailed Bride [Dante Legacy, Bk 1 - Silhouette Desire, No 1852] (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9780373768523
ISBN-10: 0373768524
Genre: Romance

Currently 3.8/5 Stars.

2007 - The Billionaire's Baby Negotiation [Silhouette Desire, No 1821] (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9780373768219
ISBN-10: 0373768214
Genre: Romance

Currently 3.6/5 Stars.

2007 - Old Flame New Sparks [Harlequin NASCAR] (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9780373217793
ISBN-10: 037321779X
Genre: Romance

Currently 4.2/5 Stars.

2007 - The Royal Wedding Night [Royals, Bk 3 - Silhouette Desire, No 1792] (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9780373767922
ISBN-10: 0373767927
Genre: Romance

Currently 3.6/5 Stars.

2007 - The Prince's Mistress [Royals, Bk 2 - Silhouette Desire, No 1786] (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9780373767861
ISBN-10: 0373767862
Genre: Romance

Currently 3.9/5 Stars.

2007 - Where There's a Will [Close to Home, No 1] (Paperback) → Paperback
ISBN-13: 9780373361069
ISBN-10: 0373361068
Genre: Romance

Currently 3.2/5 Stars.

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2003 - Keeping Faith [Forrester Square, Bk 6] (Paperback) → Paperback
ISBN-13: 9780373612727
ISBN-10: 0373612729
Genre: Romance

Currently 3.8/5 Stars.

2003 - Temporary Husband [Conveniently Wed - Marry Me, Cowboy, No 14] (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9780373653232
ISBN-10: 0373653239
Genre: Romance

Currently 4.3/5 Stars.

2002 - The Baby Bombshell [Wedded Blitz, Bk 3 - Harlequin Romance, No 3723] (Paperback)

2002 - Christmas Wishes Christmas Gifts the Heart of Christmas / Her Secret Santa [By Request] (Paperback)

2002 - Kissing Frosty / the Boss the Baby and the Bride (Paperback)

2002 - The Whirlwind Wedding [Wedded Blitz, Bk 2 - Harlequin Romance, No 3716] (Paperback)

2001 - The Marriage Project [Large Print] (Hardcover)

2001 - The Provocative Proposal [Wedded Blitz, Bk 1 - Harlequin Romance, No 3663] (Paperback)

2001 - Rainy Day Kisses / the Bride Price (Paperback)

2001 - The Secret Baby [Harlequin Heroines] (Paperback)

2000 - The Perfect Solution [Heart of the West, Bk 10] (Paperback)

1999 - Shotgun Bridegroom [White Weddings - Harlequin Romance, No 3564] (Paperback)

1999 - The Ninedollar Daddy [Texas Grooms Wanted! - Harlequin Romance, No 3543] (Paperback)

1998 - Christmas Treats a Man for All Seasonings / Figgy Pudding / All the Trimmings (Paperback) → Paperback

1998 - The Boss the Baby and the Bride [Guardian Angels - Harlequin Romance, No 3508] (Paperback)

1997 - Her Secret Santa [Simply the Best - Harlequin Romance, No 3486] (Paperback)

1995 - Onenight Wife [Harlequin Romance, No 3376] (Paperback)

1995 - Mailorder Bridegroom [Sealed with a Kiss - Harlequin Romance, No 3361] (Paperback)

1994 - Who's Holding the Baby [Kids & Kisses - Salvatore Brothers, Bk 1 - Harlequin Romance, No 3338] (Paperback)

1994 - Once a Cowboy [Back to the Ranch - Harlequin Romance, No 3301] (Paperback)

1993 - To Catch a Ghost [Harlequin Romance, No 3285] (Paperback)

1992 - A Wholesale Arrangement [Bridal Collection - Thorsen Brothers, Bk 2 - Harlequin Romance, No 3238] (Paperback)

1992 - In the Market [Thorsen Brothers, Bk 1 - Harlequin Romance, No 3183] (Paperback)

1991 - Where There's a Will [Harlequin Romance, No 3139] (Paperback)

1991 - Where There's a Will [Harlequin Romance, No 3139 - Easyread Print] (Paperback)

1990 - Jinxed [Harlequin Romance, No 3028] (Paperback)

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Single novels

Thorsen Brothers Series

Salvatore Brothers Series

Fairytale Weddings Series

Guardian Angels Series

The Gem Computer Series

Whirlwind Weddings Series Multi-Author

Texas Grooms Wanted! Series

White Weddings Series

Bachelor Auction Series Multi-Author

The Wedding Blitz Series

Forrester Square Series Multi-Author

Nascar Series Multi-Author

The Royals Series

Dante's Legacy Series

Omnibus In Collaboration

Graphic Novels

Search - List of Books by Day Leclaire

Biography more less

Early years

Writing career

Family

Awards more less

Bibliography more less

Single novels

Thorsen Brothers Series

Salvatore Brothers Series

Fairytale Weddings Series

Guardian Angels Series

The Gem Computer Series

Whirlwind Weddings Series Multi-Author

Texas Grooms Wanted! Series

White Weddings Series

Bachelor Auction Series Multi-Author

The Wedding Blitz Series

Forrester Square Series Multi-Author

Nascar Series Multi-Author

The Royals Series

Dante's Legacy Series

Omnibus In Collaboration

Graphic Novels

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