Born and raised in the northeast, Amanda Renee now wriggles her toes in the warm sand of coastal South Carolina. She was discovered through Harlequin's So You Think You Can Write contest and began writing for the American Romance line. When not creating stories about love, laughter and things that go bump in the night, she enjoys the company of her Schnoodle named Duffy, traveling, photography, playing guitar and anything involving horses. You can visit her at www.amandarenee.com.