Brenda Novak (born in 1964 in Vernal, Utah) is an American author of historical romance, contemporary romance, and romantic suspense. She has written nearly 50 books, and has sold more than 4 million copies. Her novels have received critical acclaim and won many awards, including three RITA Award nominations, the National Reader's Choice, the Book Buyer’s Best and the Bookseller's Best Award. They have hit many national bestseller lists, including USA Today and The New York Times.[1].