Karen Sandler adores writing characters with less-than-perfect lives, who feel deeply, but don't always share those emotions out loud. Her heroes and heroines have been through dark times, but still reach toward the light. They are always worthy of love and redemption. Happy endings, guaranteed. In addition to writing novels, Karen loves riding her beautiful Arab mare, Sashey La Fey (aka, Shey), and is an avid folk dancer. She lives in Northern California with her husband and dance partner, Gary, and two cats—ginger cat Alani and former feral Zak. Sign up for Karen's Romance & Mystery newsletter here. Sign up for Karen's Science Fiction newsletter here.