Anne Gracie is an Australian author and teacher. She grew up in many places including Scotland, Malaysia, and Greece. She always loved reading. When her parents finally settled down, she attended university to become a teacher. She taught English and worked as a counsellor, but also put on plays and concerts, supervised camps, and encouraged other people to write. Her desire to write blossomed during a year-long backpacking trip around the world. Her first series was the Merridew Sisters which included The Perfect Rake, The Perfect Waltz, The Perfect, Stranger, and The Perfect Kiss. Her other series include Devils Riders, Chance Sisters, and Marriage of Convenience.