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Sophia Shaw released her debut novel, Shades and Shadows, in January 2005.  It is a book that Sophia started as a hobby over ten years ago. As an avid reader, she was inspired by many of the great romantic writers, and was convinced she could write a story that was engrossing and enjoyable. Shades and Shadows is that story, and has received wide-spread positive reviews.  The Romantic Times chose Shades and Shadows as a Top Pick for January 2005, and rated it with 4.5 stars (out of five). 

Sophia has since released 4 contemporary romance novels for Dafina - Depths of Desire (2006), Moment of Truth (2007), A Rare Groove (2008), and What Lies Between Lovers (2009), all with rave reviews and critical acclaim.  They are available world-wide through major stores or on-line book retailers. 

Tempted to Touch is her sixth novel and is due in store  July 2010.  Order your advance copies now!

Sophia was born in Morgan's Pass, Clarendon, Jamaica and immigrated with her family to Toronto, Ontario, Canada in 1974.  She attended Claude Watson School for the Arts and studied dance, art and drama.  She then went to the University of Toronto where she graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology. She lives in Brampton, Ontario with her young daughters, Sierra and Naima.

In 2003, Sophia was accepted by Sha-Shana Crichton of Crichton and Associates Literary Agents.  In early 2004, she signed her first book deal with Kensington Publishing/Dafina.  She is currently working on her seventh novel.