With a career that has spanned over 25 years, Jean Stone is the author of 22 novels about the families, friends, lives, and lovers (who needs more?) of contemporary women that have been published by Kensington, Random House, and HarperCollins—11 of which take place on the celebrated island of Martha’s Vineyard. A VINEYARD CROSSING is the fourth book in her current Vineyard Series (A VINEYARD CHRISTMAS, A VINEYARD SUMMER, A VINEYARD MORNING). A fifth book in the series—A VINEYARD WEDDING—will be released in August 2022. All of her books are available in print and eBook versions; her Vineyard Series is also available in audio book format. From Germany to Japan, over a dozen countries around the world have purchased the subrights to her novels and translated them. Her titles have appeared on the USA TODAY bestseller list, Amazon eBook bestseller list, and one has been optioned for a Lifetime movie. Jean is a graduate of Skidmore College, has taught at a number of writers’ conferences, and has been a guest lecturer at many colleges and conferences. A native of New England, she has lived on Martha’s Vineyard and Cape Cod for several years.