Tessa Bailey is an American author of romance fiction. A New York Times Bestselling author, Tessa is known for her focus on stubborn, fictional blue collar men and loyal, lovable heroines. Her writing is characterized by a combination of spice, spirit, swoon, and a guaranteed happily ever after.

Tessa has earned the title of the “Michelangelo of dirty talk”, as dubbed by Entertainment Weekly. Despite living on Long Island and actively avoiding the sun and social interactions, she humorously ponders why her phone remains quiet. Her fans can find her on TikTok under the handle @authortessabailey and can explore her complete list of books on her website.