Tom and Sharon Curtis won the 1987 Golden Medallion in the Single Title Release Category for their classic title Sunshine and Shadow, under the name Laura London, and their London titles are considered classic examples of 1980's romance. Their first published novel, A Heart Too Proud, was published by Dell and grew out of the couple's love of the Regency era. They also wrote several contemporary category romances under the name Robin James. The couple have retired from writing romance.