Caroline Hanson is a successful American author, well-known for her fantasy and romance novels. She is the writer of the popular Valerie Dearborn series, which has garnered a significant following and has sold over a hundred thousand copies. Hanson's love for vampires, which began in her childhood, is reflected in her books, particularly in the Valerie Dearborn series.\n \nGrowing up in California, Hanson spent her youth listening to Brit pop and reading works by authors such as Anne Rice and Jude Deveraux. As she grew older, she moved to London for a time, where she immersed herself in the local culture before returning home. It was during this time that she met and married an Englishman, eventually settling back in the United States. After passing the bar, Hanson became a mother of two, dedicating her time to parenting, reading, writing, and playing tennis.
Hanson's love for literature is evident in her extensive list of favorite authors, which includes Laurell K. Hamilton, Charlaine Harris, Patricia Briggs, Laura Kinsale, Lisa Kleypas, Loretta Chase, Nalini Singh, and JR Ward. She is also a fan of television shows, with a current obsession for Supernatural and Destiel. Hanson is known for her engaging writing style and her ability to connect with her readers, making her a beloved figure in the literary world. She is also an active communicator with her fans and has released a free short story, Bewitching the Werewolf, on Smashwords. Her second book in the Valerie Dearborn Series, Love is Fear, was published in December 2011.