New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Laurens began writing as an escape from the dry world of professional science, a hobby that quickly became a career. Her novels set in Regency England have captivated readers around the globe, making her one of the romance world's most popular authors. She currently has 49 works available (print and digital) globally, and her works have been translated into many languages. Her 50th work, The Lady Risks All will be released in late 2012, her 51st work is in production, and Stephanie is currently hard at work on her next novel.