“Love and friendships are never straightforward; they are a puzzle of emotions and intricacies. The choices made by individuals, driven by their own needs and desires, have the power to either bring two people closer or push them further apart. It’s the conflicting emotions and difficult choices that I enjoy exploring. That’s what’s inspired me to write stories of lives lived and loves loved.”

M. Jacqueline Murray

Meet the Author

M. Jacqueline Murray is a multiple award-winning author whose innovative Maddie & Nate series asks a provocative question:

What if the same two people met at different moments in time?

Through three standalone yet interconnected novels, Jacqueline explores one destined connection across parallel timelines:

• A tender late-life romance at 78 in Out of Time (2022)

• A forbidden midlife attraction in 1970s Toronto in Next Time (2024)

• An early encounter in the upcoming Our Time (coming soon)

Each iteration reveals how timing reshapes not just relationships, but the very essence of who we become.

Unique Perspective

Jacqueline brings a rare combination to romance fiction. With advanced degrees in science and an MBA, she spent her career translating complex technical concepts into compelling narratives. Her scientific rigor, paired with storytelling prowess, infuses her fiction with both intellectual depth and emotional resonance.

Big Ideas That Drive Her Work

At the heart of Jacqueline's writing are two favorite concepts:

• The quantum multiverse that branches endlessly while our consciousness follows just one fixed path

• The belief that certain connections transcend time itself—a human parallel to quantum entanglement, where particles remain connected regardless of the distance between them

Jacqueline crafts romance that respects readers' intelligence, where realistic characters face complex moral choices, where love doesn't always follow society's timeline, and where the mysteries of human connection are explored with both imagination and truth. Her meticulous research and commitment to accuracy create worlds that feel as real as they are romantic, proving that the best love stories are those firmly rooted in authentic human experience.

Breaking Romance Conventions

Jacqueline's stories challenge traditional boundaries by featuring a 78-year-old female protagonist, showcasing women breaking barriers in STEM during the 1960s-70s, and exploring the complexities of duty versus desire with unflinching honesty. Her work proves that love stories can transcend age, time, and expectations.

Global Perspective

A true Renaissance spirit, Jacqueline's diverse experiences enrich her storytelling. With homes in the USA, Italy, and Canada, fluency in multiple languages, and artistic pursuits in photography and music, she brings a distinctive global perspective to her work. Her fearless curiosity drives constant learning and exploration, adding authentic depth to every story she tells.

These diverse experiences all serve one purpose: exploring the infinite possibilities of human connection.

Because in matters of the heart, every 'what if' deserves its own story.