Author

Nicole S. Rouse was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  She developed a passion for writing in grade school.  After graduating from Temple University, Nicole became an elementary school teacher, and she took every opportunity to incorporate her appreciation of various forms of writing into the curriculum.  As a teacher, she became a member of the Northern Virginia Writing Project, where she promoted and encouraged writing in mathematics.  Nicole was a founding member of a literacy team that created plays for students to perform and developed workshops for parents to help their children excel.  Nicole has contributed articles to South County Chronicle, a local newsletter for Northern Virginia residents, and Remah, a newsletter for the members of New Faith Baptist Church in Matteson, Illinois.  After five years in the classroom, Nicole was given the opportunity to pursue a career in publishing and is currently an editor at a major educational publishing company.  She is a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., and resides near Chicago, IL.

Happily Ever Now is her debut novel.

-Book Summary-

"In the eyes of most people that knew her, Renee Thomas had the perfect life.  She married her high school sweetheart, had two well-behaved children and managed one of the top hotels in downtown Philadelphia.  But, on the eve of her thirty-fifth birthday Renee's life began to crumble.  After eighteen years of marriage, Renee discovered that her husband was having an affair.  How does she move forward after being betrayed by the only man she ever loved?  For Renee, the phrase "happily ever after" had lost its attraction; she longs for the happily ever now.  Through God's love, can she learn to forgive and discover the true joy of life's happiness?"