McBain was born in Riverside, California. She was educated at San Bernardino Valley College in California and studied at California State University. She was always passionate about art and history, so her father both encouraged her, and helped her to write her first historical romance.
McBain was born in Riverside, California. She received her education at San Bernardino Valley College in California and pursued studies at California State University. Her innate interest in art and history led to her father's support and assistance in writing her first historical romance novel.