
Shanna Swendson
7 SeriesShanna Swendson is an American author known for her fantasy, romance, and chick lit novels, including the Enchanted, Inc. series featuring Katie Chandler. She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in broadcast news and later worked in public relations while pursuing her writing career. Swendson's breakthrough came after winning a contest that led to the sale of her first novel. She resides in Irving, Texas.
In "The Emergency Stand-By Date" by Shanna Swendson, Jenny Forrest seeks a convenient date to fend off intrusive relatives and persistent exes. She enlists Ken Parks, a charming but non-committal man, as her perfect stand-by date. However, their arrangement becomes complicated when their kisses reveal deeper feelings. This standalone novel explores the unexpected challenges and emotions that arise from a seemingly simple solution to singlehood's social pressures.