Cindy Villanueva

Cindy is a contemporary romance author focusing on women in the middle of their lives, women who are frequently expected to simply disappear—to become invisible. Her stories feature strong, intelligent, professional women, many of whom have experienced broken relationships and yearn for a second chance at love. Her characters learn the best lessons come when you open your heart to friendship, adventure, and love. Cindy has four adult children and two grandchildren. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Management and Ethics from William Jessup University in California and an MBA from Concordia University Texas, where she is a senior adjunct professor in the College of Business and Communication. She’s an 8th degree black belt and the former owner of a mixed martial arts school in Austin, Texas. She and her husband Ted live in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. When she’s not writing, she’s on the beach dreaming up new stories or boxing at the gym.