Sarah MacLean

Sarah MacLean is a bestselling American author, well-known for her historical romance novels. She has achieved significant success in her writing career, with her books becoming New York Times, Washington Post, and USA Today bestsellers. Sarah is a proud advocate for the romance genre, frequently speaking about its significance in gender and cultural studies. She has even penned a monthly column for the Washington Post, celebrating the best of the romance genre.

Born on December 17, 1978, in Lincoln, Rhode Island, Sarah's interest in the romance genre began at an early age, thanks to her older sister's influence. She was raised in a blended culture, with an English mother and an Italian father, and has shared that her mother worked for the MI6 as a spy. Sarah's dream of becoming a romance novelist took shape during her time at Smith College, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in American Studies. Throughout her college years, she and her friends would read hundreds of romance books together.

In addition to her writing, Sarah is an influential voice in the romance genre, frequently discussing its merits as a feminist text and cultural bellwether. Her work has been recognized with two RITA Awards from the Romance Writers of America for Best Historical Romance in 2013 and 2014. Sarah's novels have been translated into over twenty-five languages and are cherished by readers around the world. She co-hosts the weekly romance podcast, Fated Mates, and contributes to columns for the New York Times, the Washington Post, and Bustle. Sarah's significant contributions to the romance genre have earned her a spot on Jezebel.com's Sheroes list and the title "the elegantly fuming, utterly intoxicating queen of historical romance" from Entertainment Weekly. Sarah, a graduate of Smith College and Harvard University, currently resides in New York City.