Steffanie Holmes is the author of steamy paranormal romances featuring clever, witty heroines, wild shifters, cunning witches and alpha males who get what they want. She lives in New Zealand with her husband and a horde of cantankerous cats. Before becoming a writer, Steffanie worked as an archaeologist and museum curator, which explains why she loves to explore historical settings and ancient perceptions of love and possession. From Dark Age Europe to crumbling gothic estates, Steffanie is fascinated with how love can blossom between the most unlikely characters.