Whether she's encouraging "Romance: B(u)y the Book" (RBTB) viewers to embrace and explore their sexual fantasies — or singing the praises of alpha-male romance heroes who are big in all ways — myLifetime Romance Columnist Michelle Buonfiglio's day is made when you join in the discussion at RBTB. So, if you're a romance book fan, or just checking out the reads for the first time, Michelle's always looking for you to share your thoughts about her interviews, book columns and special features.

"Every day, the women I meet at RBTB teach me about romance and life," says Michelle Buonfiglio. "Imagine, getting paid to make friends and read romance novels. myLifetime flippin' rocks!"

Michelle Buonfiglio is a former Miss Pennsylvania and Top 10 Miss America finalist. She graduated summa cum laude from Pennsylvania's St. Francis University with a bachelor's degree in writing/fine arts and a love of the formal study of literature. Her world was rocked when she read her first romance, chosen from the grocery store book rack. Thus began what is nothing less than an obsession with the romance novel.

Michelle Buonfiglio loves her husband, two kids and cat. She's passionate about romance fiction and the people who write it and read it, as well as the industry that builds the books. Twenty years ago, her brother gave her the "gift of life" so she could have a kidney transplant. Because of this, she's passionate about living and spreading as much good karma as possible. Michelle hopes you’ll consider signing an organ donor card and discussing organ donation with your family.

New to romance fiction? Check out Michelle’s Lexicon of Love.