Darynda Jones is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Charley Davidson series of paranormal romantic thrillers and a young adult series called The Darklight Trilogy. She has won numerous awards for her work, including a prestigious RITA, a Golden Heart, and a Daphne du Maurier, and her books have been translated into 17 languages.

As a born storyteller, Darynda grew up spinning tales of dashing damsels and heroes in distress for any unfortunate soul who happened by, certain they went away the better for it. She penned the international bestselling Charley Davidson series and is currently working on several beloved projects, most notably the Sunshine Vicram Mystery Series with St. Martin's Press and the Betwixt and Between Series of paranormal women's fiction.

She lives in the Land of Enchantment, also known as New Mexico, with her husband and two beautiful sons.