Sophie Penhaligon was born and raised in the South West of England before moving to the Canadian Rockies, armed only with a snow shovel and bottle of Southern Comfort. She currently lives in the Pacific Northwest with her family and her rather naughty black Labrador. <br><br>Sophie enjoys writing novels about heroines she can relate to and heroes she can fall in love with, and she is a voracious reader of fun and sexy romances. She has a master’s degree in education and has enjoyed a variety of interesting careers, drawing inspiration from her colourful life experiences.