The Refuge

Susan Stoker is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of contemporary romance and romantic suspense novels. She has won multiple awards for her writing, including the RITA Award for Best Romantic Suspense in 2014 for her novel "SEAL's Honor." Stoker was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, and grew up in a small town in the Midwest. She began writing in 2010, and her first novel, "SEAL of Protection," was published in 2011. Her books have been translated into multiple languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide. Stoker's novels are known for their strong characters, suspenseful plots, and emotional depth. She has been praised by critics for her ability to create characters that readers connect with and for her ability to write suspenseful stories that keep readers on the edge of their seats.