Lisa Kleypas is a renowned American author of historical and contemporary romance novels. Born on November 5, 1964, she gained recognition in 1985 when she was named Miss Massachusetts and competed in the Miss America 1986 pageant held in Atlantic City.

Lisa Kleypas is celebrated for her contributions to the romance genre, with her novels often set in the 19th century. She has authored 21 novels, earning the prestigious RITA award. Her works have been translated into fourteen languages and are bestsellers worldwide.

She currently resides in Texas with her husband, Greg Ellis, and their two children, Griffin and Lindsay. Previously, she lived in Washington State with her family.