Olivia Drake is a New York Times bestselling author whose novels have won critical acclaim and numerous industry awards, including the Golden Heart Award and the prestigious RITA Award for excellence in the historical romance genre. Shortly after graduating from Michigan State University with a degree in journalism, Olivia sold her first novel two weeks after sending it to a publisher. She now lives in Texas in a cosy cottage with a feisty cat, a loving husband, and two wonderful daughters who still come back whenever they want a home-cooked meal.