Kathleen Long is the RITA®-nominated author of sixteen novels of contemporary romance, romantic suspense, and women's fiction. In addition to a RIO Award and two Gayle Wilson Awards of Excellence, her writing accolades include National Readers Choice, Holt Medallion, Booksellers Best, and Book Buyers Best award nominations, as well as appearances on the USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestseller lists. A Delaware native, she now resides in suburban Philadelphia.