About the Author

Alina Rubin is a best-selling author who celebrates heroines with strong voices and able hands. Amidst the pandemic, she authored her debut novel while working in IT. Her characters took her on a journey beyond her wildest dreams. She’s an accomplished speaker and an owner of Hearts and Sails Author Services. Her novel, A Girl with a Knife, has won the Illinois Soon to be Famous Author Competition. Her book series is set in Regency England, but her characters are more likely to suture wounds than dance at a ball. Alina obtained B.S. and M.S. degrees in Business and Information Technology from DePaul University. She lives near Chicago with her husband and daughter. She enjoys yoga, hiking, and traveling.