New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, and twice winner of the prestigious Romantic Times Reviewers’ Choice Award (with four nominations in total), she has written eleven novels and two novellas for St Martin’s Press. Her brand-new, urban fantasy Night Tracker series, as well as the new romantic-suspense series Lexi Stelle, debuted in 2009. www.cheyennemccray.com
Charlotte Mede
Where there’s desire and danger, there’s Charlotte Mede – whose Romantic Times Reviewers’ Choice nominations and starred reviews have drawn a loyal following for her sensual and thrilling romances. www.readcharlottemede.com
Marliss Melton
A Golden Heart and RITA finalist, she has written ten books since being published in 2002. Wife of a retired Navy veteran, Marliss finds writing military romantic suspense to be a perfect fit. She lives with her husband and many children near Virginia Beach, where she is inspired by real-life stories of Navy SEALs. www.marlissmelton.com
Liz Muir
Long-time writer, first time published, Liz Muir is the pseudonym for London-based writer and romance reviewer, Liz de Jager. Besides romantic suspense, she also writes for children, now honing her skills by editing Curse of the Djinn, her debut middle-grade novel. www.lizdejager.co.uk
Caitlyn Nicholas
An Australian author based in Sydney, she has published two novels, Running Scared and Secret Intentions, since she began her writing career in 2006. www.caitlynnicholas.com
Gina Robinson
Writing romantic suspense with spunk, her latest novels feature Fantasy Spy Camps which train her heroines to survive the danger that follows them using everything from their bare hands to submachine guns. www.ginarobinson.com
E. C. Sheedy
She has written four novellas and fourteen books, the last six being tightly plotted, sexy romantic suspense. Her books so far, and all those to come, owe their worth to Kate Duffy, editor extraordinaire for Kensington Publishing. RIP Kate. www.ecsheedy.com
Jordan Summers
Award-winning author of light, contemporary suspense and dark, gritty paranormals, including her popular Dead World series. www.jordansummers.com
Charlene Teglia
Award-winning author who loves penning tales of romance and adventure. Among other accolades, Charlene has been presented with the prestigious Romantic Times Reviewers’ Choice Award for “Best Erotic Novel” and nominated for “Best Erotic Romance”. www.charleneteglia.com
Shiloh Walker
Currently writing paranormal and erotic romance for Berkley and Ballantine (look for her new romantic suspense trilogy, due out in 2011), she also publishes with Ellora’s Cave and Samhain. Ethan, the hero from Don’t Walk Away is first introduced in Always Yours, available from Samhain Publishing. www.shilohwalker.com
Debra Webb
Though she’d written her first romance at thirteen, it wasn’t until she spent three years working for the military behind the Iron Curtain, that she realized her true calling. Then a five-year stint with NASA on the Space Shuttle Program reinforced her love of storytelling, and a collision course between suspense and romance was set. She’s been writing bestselling romantic suspense and action-packed romantic thrillers ever since. www.debrawebb.com
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