Grace Palmer is an American author, best known for her small-town women's fiction and romance novels. She has gained a reputation for her heartfelt portrayals of love, loss, family, friendship, motherhood, and marriage. Palmer's writing is known to explore deep emotional landscapes while maintaining a sense of hope and optimism. Her stories often feature strong, relatable female protagonists and are set against the backdrop of close-knit communities.
Born and raised in the Northeastern United States, Palmer later relocated to Charleston, South Carolina. She was drawn to the area by the promise of a warmer climate, which stands in stark contrast to the harsh winters of her childhood. Together with her husband, she runs an Airbnb on the beach, providing hospitality to travelers from around the world. Palmer's personal experiences of hosting guests and running a business often inspire and inform her writing. The couple shares their home with two sassy cats, Mickey and Mousy, and a golden retriever named Taco, who are all beloved members of the family.
Palmer's most popular work is the Sweet Island Inn series, which began in 2020 with the release of No Home Like Nantucket. The series is set on the picturesque island of Nantucket, where the Sweet Island Inn stands as a central location and a symbol of warmth, comfort, and community. Readers have praised the series for its engaging storylines, relatable characters, and evocative settings. Palmer's books are known to be un-putdownable, inviting readers to cozy up by the fireplace or lounge out on the beach as they immerse themselves in the world of the Sweet Island Inn. In her free time, Palmer enjoys cooking, knitting, and nurturing the delicate balance of power between her cats and her golden retriever.