Sally Thorne is a well-known author, particularly in the romantic comedy genre. She gained a significant amount of recognition with the release of her debut novel, "The Hating Game" in 2016. This book was praised by many readers for reinvigorating a genre that had become stale. Its success was so great that it was even optioned to be made into a Hollywood film by the director of "Romy and Michelle's High School Reunion."
Thorne is a USA Today bestselling author, and "The Hating Game" has been translated into over twenty-five languages and sold in numerous countries. The book was named one of the top 20 romance novels of 2016 by the Washington Post and was a top ten finalist in the Goodreads Choice Awards romance category. Thorne's second novel, "99 Percent Mine," was released in 2019 and debuted at number 37 on the USA Today Bestseller List. Her third novel, "Second First Impressions," was released in April 2021 in the US and Canada, and in March 2021 in Australia and New Zealand.
Beyond her writing, Thorne lives in Canberra, Australia with her husband and several animals, including a pug named Delia and a horse named Louie. During the day, she works on funding submissions and drafts contracts, making it unsurprising that she enjoys climbing into the colorful fictional worlds she creates in her free time. Thorne understands the intensity that romance readers are looking for in their next favorite book, and strives to deliver that in her work.