Kallyn Jones spent years as a freelance artist and graphic designer before returning to her roots as an author. She writes about sexy, down-to-earth characters and the crazy families they make along the way. She delights in finding heroes and heroines in unusual places. She believes the happily-ever-afters that are fought for the hardest are also the sweetest.An autoimmune warrior for most of her life, she's also a mom to an autoimmune kid. She champions those who often find themselves flat on their backs, for days or weeks at time, through no fault of their own. The Southern Oaks series is dedicated to them.Kallyn lives in her adopted hometown of Raleigh, North Carolina, with her own hero, their three sons, and a dog. In her spare time, she enjoys trail walking, digital painting, and testing out new, healthy recipes. She's proud to say her fellas usually like these experimental dishes. Usually.