Aria EmendAria Emend writes romance that's close to her heart-diverse, culturally rich love stories. She's always had a passion for reading romance, and writing one was a dream come true. As an avid reader, she's devoured many, many books, but noticed a distint lack of cultural diversity in mainstream romance novels. She hopes that there are plenty of readers who'd love to see a fresh, new kind of romance blossom on the page. Her stories are designed to resonate with readers, help them challenge their thoughts on love, and encourage them to open their minds to new ideas and concepts.Born in the Cape Verde Islands, Aria traveled to the US at age eight. Though she currently resides in Massachusetts-and has for the last forty-two years-she adores her Cape Verdean roots and cherishes her rich, traditional family values. As a wife, mother, and grandmother, she's passed those values on to the next generation and continues to teach that love conquers all. After all, love is diverse and beautiful, and our literature should be too. Read More Read Less