Gerry Bartlett is the nationally bestselling author of the REAL VAMPIRES series about a vampire who was bloating the day she was turned in 1604. Gerry has also written the Texas Heat contemporary romantic suspense followed by the Lone Star Suspense series. This former teacher lives near Houston, Texas. She has an antique business and enjoys treasure hunting for it when she's not busy writing her next romantic adventure. You can check out Gerry's website at gerrybartlett.com.