Kresley Cole has a Master's degree in English from the University of Florida and a lifelong interest in nautical literature and sailing. You can visit her website at www.kresleycole.com. Gena Showalter sold her first book at the age of 27 and now, four years later, is the bestselling author of thirteen books, with eleven more on the way in a thrilling blend of genres: breathtaking paranormal and contemporary romances, cutting edge young adult novels, and stunning urban fantasy. The critics have called her books sizzling page-turners and utterly spellbinding stories , while Showalter herself has been called a star on the rise .