Bio: Elizabeth Chater was born in Canada in 1910, the only daughter of parents who wanted sons. She read many books from her father’s collection and the public library, leading to a lifetime love of literature. She married Mel Chater and had two daughters and a son while pursuing an M.A. and writing and publishing numerous science-fiction, fantasy and mystery novels. Following the loss of her beloved husband in 1978 and her retirement from teaching, she embarked upon a highly successful career as a romance novelist, penning twenty-two novels in eight years.