Marie Force is a successful and prolific American author, best known for her contemporary romance and romantic suspense novels. She has achieved numerous accolades in her career, including being a New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author. Force has written several series, including the Fatal series, the McCarthys of Gansett Island series, the Treading Water series, and the Green Mountain Country Store series. Her books have sold over three million copies worldwide, with the McCarthys of Gansett Island series alone selling over one million e-books since 2011.
Marie Force was born in Newport, Rhode Island, and grew up in a family that loved large boats. Her father ran an aviation repair business, and her mother assisted him. After graduating from Middletown High School in 1984, Force attended the University of Rhode Island, where she majored in Journalism and Political Science. She began her career working for a small community newspaper. Force's life took a turn when she married a Naval Officer named Dan, and they moved to Spain. While in Spain, she earned a master's degree in public administration from the University of Maryland. The couple moved frequently due to Dan's job, and Force worked as a communications director of a nonprofit organization and as an editor-in-chief of a national trade magazine.
Force's husband, Dan, was a significant influence in her writing career. He encouraged her to write her first book, Line of Scrimmage, which she published in 2008. Force continued to write, and her success grew with each book. She now has over twelve million copies of her books sold worldwide, with many of them appearing on the New York Times bestseller list multiple times. Force's writing is known for its emotional depth, compelling characters, and engaging storylines. She has built a dedicated fan base that eagerly awaits her next release.
Force currently lives in Rhode Island with her husband, two dogs, and is the mother of two adult children. She enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and traveling. Force is an active member of the writing community and frequently interacts with her fans through social media and her website. She continues to write and publish books, with no signs of slowing down. Force's success is a testament to her talent, hard work, and dedication to her craft.