Cynthia Eden is a national bestselling author of paranormal romance and romantic suspense novels. Her books have received starred reviews from"Publishers Weekly", and her novel, "Deadly Fear", was named a RITA finalist for best romantic suspense. She is a southern girl who loves horror movies, chocolate, and happy endings.She particularly enjoys creating stories about monsters: vampires, werewolves, and even the real-life monsters that populate her romantic suspense stories. Eden graduated summa cum laude from the University of South Alabama where she studied sociology and communication. She has worked as a college admissions counselor, a teacher, and an editor. But now, she is thrilled to be spending her days making up stories.