Melanie Dickerson is the New York Times bestselling author of happily-ever-after romance. She grew up in rural South Alabama dreaming of a career as a novelist. She wrote stories in notebooks for her friends from the age of twelve and finished her first full-length romance novel at fourteen. Believing in love, laughter, afternoon tea, and the power of story, Melanie has sold over a million books worldwide.

Her work has been awarded two Christy Awards, a Carol Award, a Maggie Award, a Golden Quill Award, a National Readers Choice Award, and a Book Buyers’ Best Award. Her books have also been named to Christian Retailing’s Best and have hit #1 in her category on the New York Times bestseller list.

Melanie holds a degree in special education of the hearing impaired from the University of Alabama and has taught in Georgia's public schools. She also spent a year as a missionary in Ukraine. She lives with her family in the beautiful foothills of the Appalachians near Huntsville, Alabama.

When not writing, you'll find her watching Pride and Prejudice for the hundredth time, cozying up to her handsome hero husband, or shaking her head at her slightly unhinged Jack Russell terrier.