Having spent decades devouring romance novels, South African-born romance writer Francine Beaton lives in Glasgow with her Scottish husband. She published her debut novel, Eye on the Ball, and the first book in the Taste for Love series in 2018.

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She loves travelling and is an avid photographer, forever snapping pictures of her food and drink. Francine is an enthusiastic rugby supporter who (once) even played the game but now prefers commentating from the sideline or in front of the television while enjoying a glass of her favourite wine.