Mhairi McFarlane is a British writer renowned for her romantic comedy fiction. Born in Scotland in 1976, her books have reached a global audience, being translated into 16 languages.

Before venturing into the world of novels, Mhairi made attempts at journalism. Her third book, It's Not Me, It's You, further established her in the literary world. Currently, she resides in Nottingham with her partner and a cat.