Gifted with a short attention span, American romance author, Bonnie Jo Pierson, wants to experience and do as much as she can. As a member of Romance Writers of America, the Storymakers Guild, Idaho Sisters in Crime, Idaho Writers Guild, and Manuscript Academy, she’s won the Heart of Denver’s Molly contest, placed third in the Orange Rose contest, was a finalist in the Shiela and Four Seasons contest, and placed multiple times in the contest at Storymakers. She also earned a spot in the RAMP mentorship program. She and her Navy veteran husband have four children and spent several years as military nomads. Now she’s made her home in small-town Idaho, where she’s attempting to resurrect her great-grandparent’s one-hundred year-old farm. What Happens in Idaho is her debut novel.
“Sweet, heartwarming and laugh out loud funny, this charming romance is more exhilarating than a thousand base jumps!"" -- Tracey Livesay, author of <I>American Royalty</I> “Extreme Romancing in Idaho is brimming with charm, tension and characters who leap off the page. Pierson is skilled at writing sweet romances with layers of depth that aren’t afraid to touch upon life’s heavier moments. A beautiful reminder that no matter what we’re going through, there is always room to fall in love.” -- Jackie Khalilieh, author of<I> Something More</I> “Absolutely delightful. The wit, the romance, the heart--I was there for all of it.” -- Jessica Heileman, Amazon best-selling author of <I>Plotting Summer </I> ""A delicious, high-stakes adventure with delightful twists and characters that will steal your heart."" -- KayLynn Flanders, author of <i>Shielded</i> “This enemies to lovers is a slow burn, with lots of playful banter, a great storyline, and characters you wish you knew in real life.” -- Lisa-Marie Potter, co-author of <I>Men in Books Aren't Better</I> “Extreme Romancing in Idaho is a laugh-out-loud, enemies to lovers romance with an engaging competitive twist. I loved watching the chemistry between Angie and Remi, and how their rivalry compelled them to one up each other, while simultaneously pushing the other out of their comfort zone. This story has everything I love in a romance!” -- Amanda Nelson, co-author of <I>Men in Books Aren't Better</I> ""If you're looking for a sweet, and humorous read, this is it! Bonnie Jo delivers a multi-layered story, skillfully weaving the interplay between loss and love. Extreme Romancing in Idaho will have you cheering for Remi and Angie to go the distance and find their happily ever after— as well as make you want to experience the beautiful scenery of Idaho first hand.” -- Lindsay Maple, author of <i>Holly Jolly July</i> and <i>Not Your Basic Love Story</i> “Extreme Romancing in Idaho is sweet and funny, with irresistible characters and such a charming setting—everything I'm looking for in a romance! You can't help but fall in love with Angie from the first page; yet the smart and funny banter between Remi and Angie made me want to root for both of them equally, chapter after chapter. This book was an absolute joy to read!” -- Heather Dixon, author of <i>Last Summer at the Lake House</i> “Remi and Angie’s story was SO fun. I absolutely loved the idea behind it. And I loved watching how tortured Remi was with every single thing that happened. Remi's growth throughout the book was so satisfying. The sexual tension was delicious. The romance was slow and deep, just like I like it."" -- Sally O'Keef, author of <i>Every Breath</i>