Bornand raised on the Wirral Peninsula in England, CharlotteHawkes is mum to two intrepid boys who love her to play building blockgames with them, and object loudly to the amount of time she spends on thecomputer. When she isn't writing-or building with blocks-she is companydirector for a small Anglo/French construction firm. Charlotte loves to hearfrom readers, and you can contact her at her website: charlotte-hawkes.com.

Kristine is a university writing teacher by day; by night (really early mornings, actually), she writes sassy, strong heroines who love their flawed heroes and always get their HEA. When she's not writing or teaching, Kristine reads anything you put in her hands, hikes with her daughter and dog, and plans vacations. Powered by caffeine and big dreams. Unofficially sponsored by espresso. Find her on Twitter @kristinelauthor or email kristinelynnauthor@gmail.com.