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SUSAN MAC NICOL is a self-confessed bookaholic, an avid watcher of videos of sexy pole dancing men, geek, nerd and in love with her Smartphone. She 's passionate about making two men fall in love and loves them to have their HEA. Susan is a PAN member of Romance Writers of America and a member of the Romantic Novelists Association in the UK.

NANCY SARTOR is a Nashville-born writer, a charter member and current president of Word Spinners Ink, member of RWA, MWA and SiNC, graduate of Donald Maass's Breakout Novel Intensive Workshop, and the Writer's Police Academy. She lives in Tennessee just east of Nashville with her husband, classical composer David Sartor.

LINNEA ALEXIS stopped stirring up trouble in the corporate world a few years ago and now satisfies her appetite for adventure by writing about second chances. She writes Contemporary Romance, Romantic Suspense, and Historical Romance where flawed heroes and heroines find their Happily Ever After. Find her at www.linneaalexis.com.

ROBENA GRANT was born in Australia, lives in Southern California, and considers her two amazing adult children her greatest achievement. Everything else is gravy. She writes romantic suspense and contemporary romance, and has eight novels published. Robena enjoys writing, reading, travel, and socializing. Contacts: www.robenagrant.com, Blog, Facebook, Twitter.

CHRISTINE ASHWORTH has been writing seriously since 2001. She writes contemporary romance (The StarTide Agency Series) and paranormal romance (The Caine Brothers), and has six novels and several novellas published. She lives in Ventura County with her own Hero, and pets; a dog named Whimsy, and a cat named Zaphod.

NIKKI PRINCE is a single mother of two, who’s always had a dream to be a published. She loves to write Interracial erotic romances in contemporary, fantasy, and paranormal, but wants to let everyone know to not box her in, because there is always room for growth.

USA TODAY Bestselling Author BRENNA AUBREY writes contemporary romances about geeks, gamers and nerd culture. She's also a mom, geek girl, French-speaking Francophile, self-confessed videogame addict and ebook hoarder. She lives in California with her family. When she's not writing, she's reading, hiking, camping and dreaming up her next story.

VICTORIA DENAULT loves cinnamon dolce lattes, seventies music, strong heroines and flawed heroes. Her Hometown Players series and her upcoming Thunder series are sports romance and she’s been a passionate hockey fan since she was a child. She’s an avid reader and loves talking books – all books, not just hers!

Readers are JACKIE LEIGH ALLEN's favorite people: If you like historical places where women wear beautiful gowns and men wear tight pants and fancy vests, come to my world of 1870’s San Francisco. We’ll have a great time seeing the Paris of the West and the bedrooms of the gingerbread houses.

LEE SOULELES fell in love with the allure of the written word, first as an avid reader, long before she became an author. Great storytellers invite their readers to take a journey through a luminous, insightful world. Let this magic captivate you. Her passions include Romance, and Historicals.

DEE J. ADAMS began her career in California and worked as an actor in television and commercials for almost twenty years. An award-winning author, she writes contemporary romantic suspense: Ordinary people in extraordinary danger. She has narrated a handful of books for Audible and is a member of RWA and SAG-AFTRA.

Award winning author of romance and romantic suspense HELENKAY DIMON has sold over thirty novels and novellas to numerous publishers, including Kensington, Harlequin and Penguin, Samhain, Carina Press, and HarperCollins. Her books have twice been named "Red-Hot Reads" and excerpted in Cosmopolitan magazine.

LOUISA BACIO writes paranormal and contemporary erotic romance, and has published more than 40 short stories, novellas and full-length novels with 15 publishers. Bacio shares her household with a supportive husband and two daughters. She also teaches college classes in English, journalism and popular culture. www.louisabacio.com

SABRINA SOL is the chica who loves love. She writes steamy romance stories featuring smart and sexy Latinas in search of their Happily Ever Afters. She lives in Southern California with her husband, three kids, two Beagles and one very lazy Bulldog. Learn more about Sabrina at www.sabrinasol.com.

OPHELIA BELL is the author of the super steamy Sleeping Dragons series. She loves to write about strong women who aren't apologetic about enjoying sex and alpha men who don't mind being with a woman who’s in charge. Ophelia lives in LA with her husband and four attention-whoring cats.

ZENOBIA NEIL was named after an ancient warrior queen, so it’s fitting that she now writes Greek god erotica. After a day of teaching, she spends her time imagining interesting people and putting them in terrible situations. Psyche Unbound is her first book. Visit her at ZenobiaNeil.com

DIANE BENEFIEL enjoys writing contemporary romantic suspense. A history teacher in her day job, she is always searching for pockets of time to write. During school breaks, she and her husband have been hitting the open highway with their trailer in tow to visit the national parks.

CAROL ERICSON is the author of more than 45 books, including over 30 books for Harlequin Intrigue. Carol has an eerie fascination for true crime stories, a love of film noir and a weakness for reality TV, which all fuel her imagination to create tales of murder, mystery and romance.

DEANNA CAMERON is a best-selling author of historical and contemporary romance, including the award-winning California Belly Dance Romance series and the Dancer Chronicles, a series of historically rich novels featuring daring women destined for passion and fame. Learn more and grab a free book at DeAnnaCameron.com.

JENN LEBLANC writes erotic Victorian time travel romance with powerful men and strong women. Her Lords of Time saga is the story of a family separated in time by fate, and brought back together by love. The 5 book series bridges several categories within the historical romance genre.

ROBYN CARR is the New York Times #1 bestselling author of the Virgin River and Thunder Point Series. She tells stories of strong, likeable characters facing real-life issues. Her latest series, Sullivan's Crossing, is set in the Rocky Mountains. Book #2, ANY DAY NOW, Releases April 18, 2017.

As a child, LINDA CARROLL-BRADD often laid on her bed reading about characters having exciting adventures in places far away. In later years, she started writing romances and achieved her first publication--a confession story. Now Linda writes heartwarming contemporary and historical stories with a touch of humor.

PATRICIA THAYER has been writing over twenty-five years and has sold over fifty books to Harlequin, and is one of their best selling contemporary authors. She also self-published three books, and this year she wrote her first historical novel, Slater’s Bride, for Montana Sky Kindle World. www.patriciathayer.com

EMKAY CONNOR is the award-winning author of sexy, sassy contemporary fiction. Her heroes and heroines usually end up at the beach, but she’s been known to stray into small town and cowboy territory also. She lives and writes in northeastern Florida. For more info, visit www.sexysassyromance.com.

LIBBY WATERFORD writes steamy contemporary romances where lust always leads to happily ever after. Her light erotic novella series is now available from Decadent Publishing. She recently transplanted from Southern California to Southern Connecticut with her family and has adjusted to the weather, but still misses In-N-Out. www.libbywaterford.com

C. J. CORBIN writes sizzling contemporary romances which leave you breathless … this, in turn, feeds her hopeless addiction … Coach bags. Currently, she is working on her Destiny Series. Find her, her books, and her bags at CJCorbin.com.

USA Today Bestselling Author NORA FLITE lives in SoCal where the weather is warm and she doesn't have to shovel snow—something she never grew to love in her home state, Rhode Island. All of her romances involve passionate, filthy, and slightly obsessive heroes—because those are the best kind!

VICKI CRUM writes contemporary and paranormal romance, creating tales full of love and laughter, and discovering one’s soul mate in the most unlikely places. She loves interacting with readers. For more about Vicki’s books, go to vickicrum.wix.com/author

Each story in THEODORA TAYLOR’s wildly popular 50 Loving States series is set in a different state. Her novels star intense heroes paired with quirky heroines, and feature one-of-a-kind plots (billionaires with mental issues, time-traveling Viking shifters, blind former quarterbacks…) She’s a fan favorite and a perennial Amazon bestseller!

TESSA DARE is the New York Times bestselling, RITA award-winning author of 14 novels and 5 novellas. Tessa writes sparkling, sexy historical romance that feels relatable to modern readers. She makes her home in Southern California with her husband, their two kids, and a trio of cosmic kitties. http://www.tessadare.com

CLAIRE DAVON has written on and off most of her life, starting with fan fiction when she was young. She writes across a wide range of genres, including romance. Currently based in Los Angeles, she spends her free time writing and doing animal rescue. Claire's website is www.clairedavon.com.  

LISA KESSLER writes dark paranormal romance. She's a two-time San Diego Book Award winner, and her books have also won the PRISM award, the Award of Excellence, the National Excellence in Romantic Fiction Award, the Award of Merit, and an International Digital Award for Best Paranormal.

DEBBIE DECKER’s small town romances have strong quirky heroines and heroes who can’t resist them. In her Keys to Her Heart series, you’ll find love, adventures, and mishaps that include family, friends, pets and lots of coffee. You’ll find her on Facebook (way too much) or at www.debbiedecker.com

USA Today bestselling author JUDY DUARTE has written more than fifty books for Harlequin Special Edition and Kensington, earned two Rita® finals, won two Maggies and received a National Reader’s Choice Award.  She lives in Southern California with her personal hero. Visit Judy at www.JudyDuarte.com

Author ELENA DILLON is the winner of a Weta Nichols Writing Award and an InD'tale RONE award. She was also a finalist in the Book Buyers Best, the Published Maggie’s and the Reader’s Favorite Awards in the Young Adult category. She writes sweet teenage romance with sass, suspense, and swoon. 

After earning an MFA in Film Production from USC, SARAH VANCE-TOMPKINS writes Sweet Hot Contemporary and Young Adult Romance. Her first YA novella, Kisses On A Paper Airplane was published in May 2016. She lives in Southern California with her husband, The Handsomest Man Alive™, and three cats.

PAMELA DUMOND discovered and pitched the real-life Erin Brockovich story to 'Hollywood'. She writes Romantic Comedies, YA, Mysteries, and Self-Help. Her stories have humor and heart. She prefers her coffee strong, cabernet hearty, and lives for a good giggle in Venice with her fur-babies. www.pameladumond.com

SUSAN B. JAMES is a contemporary romance author who writes second chance romances with a touch of magic. In Time and Forever, two women in their sixties inadvertently travel back to London in 1969. Susan is also an actor. Her screen name is Susan Berger. Visit Susan at http://susanbjames.blogspot.com/

NANCY J. FARRIER is a multi-published, award-winning author of historical and contemporary Christian fiction. She writes Southwest fiction with real life issues. She lives in Southern California with her husband and cats. Nancy loves reading, bicycling, needlework, and spending time with her family.

TANYA STOWE writes Christian Fiction. She fills her stories with exotic travel, mysteries, gifts of the spirit, miracles—even an angel or two. No matter where Tanya takes you…on a journey to the Old West or to contemporary adventures in foreign lands…be prepared for the extraordinary. www.tanyastowe.com

Award-winning author ALINA K. FIELD earned degrees in English and German literature, but found her true passion in the much happier world of romance fiction. She writes Regency romances with adventurous heroines and the heroes determined to woo them and win them. Find her at http://alinakfield.com.

A lifelong history buff, GEORGIE LEE hasn’t given up hope that she will one day inherit a title and a manor house. Until then, she fulfills her dreams of lords and ladies through her stories. When not writing, she can be found reading non-fiction history or watching period piece movies.

DEBRA HOLLAND is the NY Times and USA Today Bestselling author of the award-winning Montana Sky Series (sweet, historical Western romance) and The Gods’ Dream Trilogy (fantasy romance.) Debra is a three-time Romance Writers of America Golden Heart finalist and one-time winner. For information on her books go to: http://debraholland.com

CHRISTY JEFFRIES’ contemporary romances for Harlequin focus on small town heroes, witty heroines, and the quirky families and neighbors who love them. RT Magazine has called her books “hilariously touching…with fast-paced, pun-filled, tongue-in-cheek dialogue.” Christy lives in Southern California with her patient husband, two energetic sons, and one sassy grandmother. 

CHARLENE SANDS is a USA Today Bestselling author of emotional contemporary romance, specializing in hot hunky cowboys!  Her books have won the National Readers Choice Award, the Bookseller's Best Award and Best Harlequin Desire. Please visit her at www.charlenesands.com  Bold, passionate, heart-melting heroes...and always real good men.

CHRISTOPHER LENTZ is a matchmaker, midwife and murderer…when he’s writing historical and contemporary romances. His stories are about second chances, misfits who find ways to fit in, and how love changes everything. Lentz made his mark as a corporate-marketing executive before penning the Blossom Trilogy. Please visit www.christopherlentz.org.

ALANNA LUCAS is a historical romance author, who loves writing historical romance just as much as she loves reading them. When not daydreaming of her next hero and bygone eras, Alanna can be found reading, spending time with family, or plotting her next travel destination.

KATHRYN LE VEQUE is a USA TODAY Bestselling author, an Amazon All-Star author, and a #1 bestselling, multi-published author in Medieval Historical Romance. She has been featured in the NEW YORK TIMES. On October 29, 2015, Amazon launched Kathryn's Kindle Worlds Fan Fiction site WORLD OF DE WOLFE PACK.

SARAH MACLEAN is a New York Times, Washington Post & USA Today best-selling author and two-time RITA award winner for best historical romance. She also authors a monthly column for the Washington Post, celebrating the best of the genre. Sarah lives in New York City with her husband and daughter. www.sarahmaclean.net

MAGGIE MARR writes smart, sexy, romance. She has over 21 books and 15 years in Hollywood. Her latest romantic comedy, Wonderf*$k will be available on December 22nd. Never miss Maggie's hot new books, sign up for her newsletter at www.maggiemarr.net.

EMILY MIMS lives in South Texas with her husband but frequently travels to Tennessee and Georgia to see her two sons and six grandsons. In addition to writing, she plays piano, organ, dulcimer and ukulele.  She says, "I write romances because I believe in them. Romance happened to me, and it can happen to any woman...if she'll just let it."

An astrologer for years, PAMELA MORAN has been known to see auras & the occasional ghost. With a cop husband and a special agent best friend, is it any wonder she writes psychic romantic suspense? Add in her haunted home and life can get quite interesting!

Best-selling author BETH YARNALL writes mysteries, romantic suspense, and the occasional hilarious tweet. She lives in Southern California with her husband, two sons, and their rescue dog where she is hard at work on her next novel. For more information about Beth and her novels please visit her website-www.bethyarnall.com

Multi-published author DEBRA MULLINS has penned over a dozen historical romances about 17th century pirates, lawmen of the Old West, Regency dukes and Victorian scoundrels. Besides historicals, she has also written a modern day paranormal trilogy about the survivors of Atlantis, which recently won the National Reader’s Choice Award.

Do you believe in ghosts? After you read ANNE ROEBUCK's paranormal romance, you just might. Anne also writes historical fantasy for young adults. Her debut romance novel is set in Victorian era San Francisco complete with arcane rituals, psychic killers and a magical love which defies death itself.

JANE PORTER, the NYT and USA Today bestselling author of 55 romances and women's fiction novels, is a 5 time Rita nominee, winning in 2014 with Take Me, Cowboy.  Jane's popular novel, Flirting with Forty, was made into a Lifetime movie starring Heather Locklear.  www.janeporter.com

A California native, novelist TRACY REED pushes the boundaries of her Christian foundation with her sometimes racy and often fiery tales. This self-proclaimed New Yorker draws from the city's imagination, intrigue, and inspiration to cultivate characters and plot lines who breathe life to the words on every page.

KARRI THOMPSON is an award-winning rocker chick author who writes YA and NA novels. As a San Diego native, Karri spent much of her years at the beach, reading novels and listening to hard rock. At SDSU, she majored in English with the goal of becoming an author, and that dream came true. http://www.karrithompson.com/

New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestselling author JOANN ROSS has written over a hundred books and been published in twenty six countries. JoAnn lives with her husband and rescued dogs in Washington, where she’s writing a new contemporary series set on the Olympic peninsula, launching in 2018.