Gretchen Powell Fox grew up with her head in the clouds and her nose buried in books. Now she crafts fantastical stories, along with the fiery heroes destined to change them for the better. Her creative process involves sleeping fitfully and consuming copious amounts of Sour Patch Kids. You can usually find her crying when she's happy, sad, mad, or excited; singing along to Taylor Swift; eating xiao lóng bao; or strumming her ukelele. Gretchen lives with her husband and two wild, wonderful children in northern Virginia. Visit her online at GretchenPowellFox.com and follow her @GretchenWritesBooks.
Gretchen Powell Fox has written a breathtaking romantasy, woven with fire, longing, and fierce determination. Smoke and Scar pulls you under from the very first page, anchored by an unforgettable heroine and a story that refuses to let go. I was completely captivated from start to finish!--Jacqueline White, author of ""I'm obsessed with how Gretchen Powell Fox flipped all of my favorite romantasy tropes and gave me the older, strong, shadow mommy of my dreams. The slow burn sizzles, the banter sparkles, and the world-building delivers. But the real brilliance is in how Gretchen Powell Fox tackles complex topics like political divide, PTSD, and the concept of 'the other' with so much grace. Smoke and Scar is everything you're looking for in a romantasy."" --Caty Rogan, bestselling author of Kissed by the Gods ""Smoke and Scar is a sizzling, slow-burn romance that flips the script. Forget damsels in distress--Elyria is the lethal shadow mommy that the yearning Cedric can't help but burn for. Their swoon-worthy banter will have you giggling, blushing, and aching for them to finally surrender to the fire."" --Sophia St. Germain, Amazon Top 100 author of A Tongue So Sweet and Deadly ""Smoke and Scar is your next immersive romantasy read! This is for the readers who love a true slow burn that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Elyria and Cedric's pain and hopes are utterly visceral; the betrayals make you hurt in the best way possible. It's the perfect book for fans of Penn Cole and Sarah J. Maas. Definitely pick this one up!"" --Vasilisa Drake, author of A Bargain So Bloody ""An addictive ride that will have you racing through pages of brilliant world-building and angsty tension that keeps you on the edge of your seat. With captivating lore and a delicious slow burn, Smoke and Scar will fulfill your epic romantasy cravings in the most satisfying way."" --Melissa K. Roehrich, bestselling author of Rain of Shadows and Endings and Lady of Darkness ""Tender, emotional, and utterly riveting! I never knew I needed a shadow mommy until I met Elyria. Smoke and Scar will steal your heart and drag you on the wildest of rides. Gretchen Powell Fox is an instant favorite!"" --Brittney Arena, #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of A Dance of Lies ""This book delivers everything I crave in romantasy: high stakes, sharp tension, and a slow burn that smolders brighter with every chapter. Gretchen Powell Fox has crafted a world where betrayal and hope walk hand in hand, and I absolutely couldn't put it down. This is a story that will grip your heart, leave you breathless, and have you counting the days until book two."" --Emily Varga, internationally bestselling author of For She is Wrath and The River She Became ""When I step into a fantasy world, I want to be transported, and this book delivered! With top-notch enemies to lovers tension, exquisite storytelling, and characters I want to know in real life, Smoke and Scar has everything I could ever want in a fantasy romance. I can't wait for more."" --LJ Andrews, bestselling author of The Ever Seas and Broken Souls and Bones ""With epic trials, powerful world-building, a badass older heroine with wings, and an MMC with pure Disney Prince energy, Smoke and Scar crackles with magic and heart. A fast-paced and fun romantasy read!"" --Briar Boleyn, New York Times bestselling author of On Wings of Blood