Johanna Lindsey (born Johanna Helen Howard), has been hailed as one of the most popular authors of romantic fiction, with more than 60 million copies of her novels sold. Lindsey's books span various eras of history, including the Middle Ages, Regency England, the American "Old West", and the Viking age. She has written a few sci-fi romances. By far the most popular among her books are the stories about the Malory family—including Stormy Persuasion.
