Illinois native Simone Elkeles is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of RULES OF ATTRACTION, the sequel to PERFECT CHEMISTRY (a current Abraham Lincoln High School book award nominee). She is also the author of LEAVING PARADISE (a previous Abe book award nominee), RETURN TO PARADISE, and the popular award-winning How to Ruin series (HOW TO RUIN A SUMMER VACATION, HOW TO RUIN MY TEENAGE LIFE, and HOW TO RUIN YOUR BOYFRIEND'S REPUTATION). In every one of her books, at least one main character is from Illinois!  

She writes edgy teen romance novels which appeal to readers of all ages and specifically reluctant readers. Simone's funny way of looking at the world shines through in novels that are bursting with sarcastic wit, edgy characters, and blazing romance. You can find her at www.simoneelkeles.net.