Steven Belden was born and raised on a cattle and horse ranch in Kansas. For nearly thirty years he raised American Paint show horses. Today he is a retired real estate developer and restaurant owner. Steve lives in Sun City, Arizona with his rescue blonde Bearded Collie…Pepper. He is a published poet writing his first poem at age ten. Steve has always wanted to write romantic thrillers and now has the time and opportunity to chase his dreams as an author. Steve enjoys corresponding and would like to hear from you.