Kate Watterson

Kate Watterson, also known as Emma Wildes and Katherine Smith, is an American author with over thirty published books to her name. She has earned five Eppie nominations, a single Eppie win for best historical erotic in 2007, a RWA Lories win, WisRWA 2005 final for best historical romance, and is a CAPA nominee. Watterson finds great joy in writing suspenseful stories with erotic elements, which she incorporates into her genre-blending novels.

Born in Minnesota and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Watterson originally pursued biology at Illinois State University. Her writing career gained significant recognition with the publication of The Switch in 2005, a romance novel that garnered favorable reviews from readers. Her love for mystery and suspense was evident from an early age, and she has since captivated audiences by seamlessly merging romance and intrigue in her work.

Watterson is a prolific writer who excels in the romance and suspense genres. Her passion for mystery and suspense has been a constant theme in her life, with books containing murders being particularly engaging for her. Her ability to combine romance, suspense, and intrigue has earned her a dedicated readership and established her as a skilled storyteller with a knack for keeping readers on the edge of their seats.

Watterson's work as Emma Wildes and Katherine Smith has resulted in a diverse literary portfolio, demonstrating her adaptability and creativity across various genres. With her skillful storytelling and the ability to captivate readers, Kate Watterson has made her mark as a prominent and respected author in the industry.

Through her engaging and dynamic novels, Watterson invites readers to join her in the enthralling worlds she creates, where romance and suspense blend harmoniously to keep readers eagerly turning pages. Her work serves as a testament to her exceptional writing abilities and her commitment to excellence in her craft.
Detective Chris Bailey Books
# Title Year
1 The Lake House 2022
2 The Woods at Dusk 2022
3 No One to Help Her 2022
4 Find His Grave 2023
Detective Ellie MacIntosh Books
# Title Year
1 Frozen 2012
2 Thaw 2013
3 Charred 2013
4 Bleed 2013
5 Buried 2013
6 Fractured 2015
7 Vanished 2015
8 Crushed 2018
9 Severed 2018
Danny Haase Books
# Title Year
1 Summer Treason 2014
2 Blood is Quicker Than Water 2015
3 The Summer Bones 2015
4 The Opposite House 2015
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Blindsided 2019
Short Stories/Novellas
# Title Year
1 The Best Mistake 2011