Virginia Kantra is a New York Times bestselling author, well-known for her works in the fiction genre. She has written several novels that span various genres, including contemporary romance, paranormal romance, and romantic suspense. Kantra has established herself as a bestselling author, with her novels topping the New York Times lists.
Kantra's latest release, "The Fairytale Life of Dorothy Gale," is a contemporary reimagining inspired by Dorothy's adventures in Oz. The novel follows Kansas graduate student Dee Gale as she flees personal heartbreak and public humiliation to enroll in the writing program at Trinity College Dublin. Meg and Jo, a contemporary novel inspired by the classic story Little Women, received starred reviews from Publishers Weekly and Booklist and was a People Magazine pick. Beth and Amy, the latest addition to this series, is set to be released on May 25, 2021. Kantra's work has earned her numerous awards, including two Romance Writers of America's RITA (R) Awards, ten RITA nominations, and two National Readers' Choice Awards.
Kantra's novel "Carolina Dreaming," the fifth book in her Dare Island series, won the 2017 RITA (R) Award for Best Contemporary Romance - Midlength and was named one of BookPage's Top Ten Romance Novels of 2016. She is the author of more than twenty novels, including the popular Children of the Sea series and, in e-book format, The MacNeills stories. Kantra is married to her college sweetheart, a coffee shop owner who keeps her well supplied with caffeine and material. They make their home in North Carolina, where they raised three (mostly adult) children. Kantra is a firm believer in the strength of family, the importance of storytelling, and the power of love. Her favorite thing to make for dinner? Reservations.
Kantra's work has received widespread acclaim and praise from critics and readers alike. Kirkus Reviews described her Dare Island series as "wonderful," while Publishers Weekly called her work "excellent and emotional." JoAnn Ross, a New York Times bestselling author, described herself as a "long-time Virginia Kantra fan girl" and praised Kantra's characters for being as rich as those of Nora Roberts. The Romance Reader also praised Kantra's work, stating that she "writes fantastic contemporary romance." Kantra's website and social media pages offer excerpts of her work, as well as information about upcoming releases.