Amber Anthony is the collaborative pen name of authors Nancy Reynolds and Patrice "Rusty" Hough Bader, who began writing together in 2008. Their debut novel, "Blood Rising," a paranormal BDSM romance featuring vampires, was published in 2016 by Torrid Books to critical acclaim. This marked the first installment in their vampire romance trilogy, followed by "Blood Emerald" and "Blood Dragon," which showcase their signature blend of alpha male protagonists and strong, intelligent heroines. Prior to their fiction career, the duo worked as screenwriters, with their drama short script "Maxwell Older" winning the Las Vegas Film Festival.
Drawing from their backgrounds in theater and dance, Reynolds and Bader craft fast-paced narratives infused with magical realism and their own unique vampire mythology. Their works span multiple romance subgenres, from paranormal tales of "day-walking undead" to contemporary stories like their Baltimore-set novel exploring themes of redemption. Their most recent series shifts to action romance, featuring law enforcement professionals along the California coast. The authors' shared passion for travel and British history often influences their storytelling. While maintaining separate residences, they continue to collaborate long-distance on projects that blend dynamic characters with relentless pacing.