JoAnn Ross is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of numerous books, including the High Risk novels, the Stewart Sisters series, and the Callahan Brothers series. A member of the Romance Writers of America's Honor Roll of bestselling authors, she has won several awards, including career achievement awards from Romantic Times in both category and contemporary single title. She has also received RWA's National Service Award and was named RWA Pro-Mentor of the Year. Ross lives with her husband and three rescued dogs in the Pacific Northwest.