Shana Abe

Shana Abe is a highly acclaimed author, best known for her romance novels, which have earned her a Romantic Times Career Achievement Award. She has written several novel series, including the Drákon series and The Sweetest Dark series, which have helped her gain a wide fanbase and critical acclaim. Abe's writing spans various genres, including fantasy, young adult, paranormal, historical fiction, and romance.

Born in Texas, Shana Abe spent her childhood in Colorado and lived in Mexico for a brief period as a foreign exchange student. At the age of 17, she visited Japan with the intention of becoming a model. It was during her modeling days that she discovered her passion for writing. She would write silly romance stories during the breaks in between her modeling shoots. This passion for writing eventually led her to pursue a career in the field, and she has since become a successful author.

Shana Abe has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Southern California and currently resides in the mountains of Colorado with her husband and a menagerie of pets. She has authored seventeen books, including the highly acclaimed Drákon Series and The Sweetest Dark Series. Her work has earned her numerous Reviewer's Choice Awards and one Career Achievement Award from the Romantic Times. Despite living in Colorado, Abe does not ski, but she does share her love for animal rescue and excellent ice cream with her readers.

In addition to her successful novel series, Abe has also written several standalone books, all of which have been well-received by readers and critics alike. Her writing is known for its rich and vivid storytelling, which transports readers to different worlds and eras. Abe's unique voice and storytelling style have helped her establish herself as a leading author in her genre. Her work continues to inspire and captivate readers, making her a beloved figure in the literary world.
Drakon Books
# Title Year
1 The Smoke Thief 2005
2 The Dream Thief 2006
3 Queen of Dragons 2007
4 The Treasure Keeper 2009
5 The Time Weaver 2010
Meet Me at Midnight Books (by with Suzanne Robinson)
# Title Year
1 A Kiss at Midnight 2000
2 Just Before Midnight 2000
The Sweetest Dark Books
# Title Year
1 The Sweetest Dark 2012
2 The Deepest Night 2013
3 The Fiercest Joy 2017
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 A Rose in Winter 1998
2 The Promise of Rain 1998
3 The Truelove Bride 1999
4 Intimate Enemies 2000
5 The Secret Swan 2001
6 The Last Mermaid 2004
7 The Second Mrs. Astor 2021
8 An American Beauty 2023