Michelle St. James is a successful author of romance novels, who currently resides in New York's Hudson Valley, after having lived in Southern California. She has published more than fifty novels and seven novellas, and her work has been praised by critics and readers alike. Her debut series, which was written under her real name, received positive reviews from Booklist and Kirkus, and was chosen as one of Booklist's top ten debut books. St. James's books have also been featured on prestigious lists such as the New York Public Library, Lonestar List, and Chicago Public Library.
In addition to her success in the United States, St. James's work has been published in more than 20 countries and translated into various languages. Her writing has been recognized by numerous organizations, including being an Indie Next selection and receiving starred reviews from Kirkus and Booklist. St. James's books have also been featured on the Lonestar List, New York Public Library's Stuff for the Teen Age, and Chicago Public Library's Best of the Best.
St. James leads a simple life, residing in a converted barn with a leaking roof, along with her obese puppy and three cats. When she is not writing, she enjoys watching Love Island UK, doing yoga, and eagerly awaiting the next season of the Great British Baking Show and Ozark. Despite having lived in both Southern California and New York, she has confirmed that the former has better weather, while the latter has better pizza.