"My grandparents were very poor: they did not have indoor plumbing. When I stayed with them, I lived pretty much like our ancestors did in the 19th century. The experience gave me a very practical mindset regarding history and the people who lived it. Technology may change, but we do not. We all want ... We all need: beauty, passion and love."About the AuthorUSA Today Bestselling Author Robin Schone is the recipient of the Romantic Times 2008 Career Lifetime Achievement Award for Most Innovative Historical Romances. She is published in thirteen countries, including China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia and Spain. Scandalous Lovers was chosen by RUSQ (Reference & User Services Quarterly, the official journal of the Reference and User Services Association of the American Library Association) as one of five books to represent the "wide range of historical fiction in romance." Claims RUSQ: "Robin Schone writes sensual, explicit stories...about characters who are frequently older and less beautiful than most romance protagonists. Her history is impeccable; the storytelling is straightforward but emotionally driven."Connect with the AuthorVisit Robin Schone's website to read full chapter excerpts of her books, watch specially created slideshows/videos and take fun reader polls: http://www.robinschone.comPlay with Robin Schone on Facebook...she loves books, coffee and sexy photos: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Robin-Schone/94303274529Follow Robin Schone on Twitter and be the first to know her latest news: https://twitter.com/#!/RobinSchone