Michelle Jerott

Michelle Jerott (January 17, 1961 – July 5, 2021) was an American writer of romance novels. She wrote under both her real name and her pen name, Michele Albert. She won a Golden Heart Award, was nominated by Romantic Times for "Best Mainstream Novel" twice, and appeared on the Waldenbook's National Bestseller List. She was a member of the Authors Guild and Novelists, Inc.

Biography

Personal life Michelle Jerott obtained a degree in classical archaeology from the University of Michigan. Before writing, she worked as archaeologist. She became a mother and went to work in a research lab, which allowed her time to write.

Awards Absolute Trouble, her first book, won the Romance Writers of America's 1997 Golden Heart Award for best unpublished contemporary romance Her Bodyguard was nominated for Best Mainstream Novel by Romantic Times Getting Her Man was nominated for Best Mainstream Novel by Romantic Times Off Limits appeared on the Waldenbook's National Bestseller List