Celeste Bradley is the New York Times bestselling author of numerous historical romances, including the Runaway Brides series, the Heiress Brides series, and the Royal Four novels. She is a two-time RITA Award nominee and has been named Historical Storyteller of the Year by Romantic Times magazine. Prior to becoming a writer, Celeste worked as a professional artist. The mother of two teenage daughters, she lives in the Southwest.