Kate McCarthy is a former Australian rules footballer, media personality, and sports commentator who played for the Brisbane Lions, St Kilda Football Club, and Hawthorn Football Club in the AFL Women's (AFLW).

She grew up in a small town outside of Port Macquarie, Australia, just a short walk from the beach. Raised in a peaceful and relaxed atmosphere, she cherished the friendships from her friendly, small-town upbringing. Now residing in Brisbane, Australia, Kate works as a financial officer and runs a sideline wedding cake business along with her writing career.

Kate is the USA Today Bestselling Author of The End Game and a Goodreads Nominee for Best Contemporary Romance with Fighting Redemption and the Give Me series.

In her personal life, Kate is married with two children, maintains a household with two dachshunds named Maximus and Thor, and two cats, Loaf and Furface. She enjoys the company of friends and family across the country, who help keep her grounded. Kate delights in writing, homeschooling her teenage offspring, and occasionally indulging in her love for reading.