Larissa Ione is a USA Today and New York Times bestselling author known for her contemporary and paranormal romance novels. She has published books with Samhain, Red Sage Kensington, and Grand Central Publishing. Under the pseudonym Sydney Croft, she co-authors with Stephanie Tyler, producing works published by Bantam Dell.

Ione transitioned from a career in meteorology, having served as an Air Force veteran, to pursue her passion for writing. Her acclaim includes nominations for the RITA award, and she has been recognized on multiple bestseller lists. She enjoys writing in the company of strong coffee and her lively pets, including a rescue cat named Vegas and her beloved hellhounds, Hexe and Duvel.

Larissa Ione resides in Wisconsin with her husband, a retired U.S. Coast Guard officer, and their son. Her leisure activities include traveling, engaging with virtual reality, and watching reruns of Big Bang Theory. A celebratory spirit, she is known for always having a bottle of Champagne chilled in the fridge.