New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Shawntelle Madison has written over 15 science fiction, fantasy, and romance titles, most notably the urban fantasy series Coveted. She earned her undergraduate degree in Math from Iowa State University and her MFA in Writing from Lindenwood University. Originally from Iowa, she currently lives in Missouri with her family, where she works as a web developer while writing more novels. Her debut historical fiction book, The Fallen Fruit, was an instant USA Today bestseller and has received widespread critical acclaim, including being named an LA Times‘ Most Anticipated Fall Book and a Washington Post Noteworthy Book for September.