Christine Zolendz (pronounced Zo-lends) is a bestselling romance author known for intense, emotional stories filled with passion, heartbreak, resilience, and unforgettable characters. Since 2011, she has independently published novels that explore the messier sides of love—and the fight for a hard-won happy ending.

Based in New York City, Christine is a wife, mom of two, and illustrator. When she’s not writing, she creates bookish stickers, bookmarks, and other designs for her Etsy shop, Stickers by Bookish Owl.

She believes the best love stories are the ones that put their characters through a little hell before giving them their happily ever after. When she’s not writing or drawing, you’ll usually find her buried in a book, drinking strong coffee, or dreaming up her next unforgettable love story.