Alexandra Ivy is an American novelist who is widely recognized for her New York Times Best Selling contemporary paranormal series, Guardians of Eternity. She also writes regency historicals under the pseudonym Deborah Raleigh or Debbie Raleigh. Her work has gained significant acclaim in the romance genre, earning ‘Top Pick’ nominations from Romantic Times magazine for books such as When Darkness Comes and Embrace the Darkness.

Alexandra's love for reading began at an early age, as she fondly recalls listening to her mother read Dr. Seuss to her. She spent her childhood engrossed in the delights of the local library, particularly enjoying Nancy Drew mysteries. Over the years, her literary tastes expanded to include authors such as Victoria Holt, Jane Austen, Agatha Christie, and J.R.R. Tolkien, as well as poetry, essays, biographies, and plays. This diverse background in reading fuels her passion for writing across various romance sub-genres.