Fringe Benefits


Thought you might like to see the cover for Fringe Benefits.
I've been thrilled with the comments and reviews I've been receiving.
The best way to order the book is from my website, http://fictionforyou.com
It is also available from Amazon. com but if you order it from my website I'll autograph it.
If you prefer it as an ebook, go to Fictionwise or the publisher's site: http://www.tigresspress.com
Marilyn

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