Karen Foley is the award-winning author of 26 sexy, contemporary romances filled with confident, complex heroes and smart, independent heroines. Her books have garnered numerous accolades, including a Romantic Times Top Pick, Booksellers' Best Award, Golden Leaf Award, New England Reader's Choice finalist, RWA RITA finalist and RWA Vivian finalist. Karen believes life is better with love, chocolate, and a view of the sea. She lives in coastal New England with her high-school sweetheart, where she can be found boating, reading, or plotting her next book.