New York Times bestselling author M. Leighton is a native of Ohio. She relocated to the warmer climates of the South, where she can be near the water all summer and miss the snow all winter. Possessed of an overactive imagination from early in her childhood, Michelle finally found an acceptable outlet for her fantastical visions: writing fiction. Author of over a dozen novels, these days Michelle's mind is turned toward romance and the sexy Southern guys you'll find in her latest book, The Wild Ones. She enjoys riding horses, swimming in ponds and experiencing life on a horse farm, all without leaving the cozy comfort of her office.