Caris Roane is a renowned paranormal romance novelist, best known for her captivating stories that intertwine romance with supernatural elements. She writes under her own name and also as Valerie King, where she is celebrated for her Regency romance novels. Her work under the pseudonym Valerie King earned her a 2005 Career Achievement Award for Regency Romance from Romantic Times.

Roane's deep fascination with vampires, particularly warrior vampires, is a recurring theme in her writing. She has drawn inspiration from authors like Sherrilyn Kenyon, Lara Adrian, and JR Ward. Her unique twist on the vampire genre includes giving her vampires enormous, beautiful wings, adding a magical element to her storytelling.

Published by St. Martin's Press, her special vampire world is introduced in her first book, ASCENSION. Caris Roane continues to enchant readers with her imaginative worlds and compelling characters.