About the Author

Melanie Dickerson is an American author of historical romances. She is a 2-time Christy Award finalist, a 2-time Maggie Award winner, winner of The National Reader's Choice Award for 2010's Best First Book, and winner of the 2012 Carol Award in Young Adult fiction. She earned her bachelor's degree in special education from The University of Alabama. Now she spends her time writing and taking care of her husband and two daughters near Huntsville, Alabama.