Julie Murphy (Author) Julie Murphy is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dumplin' , Puddin' , Ramona Blue , and Side Effects May Vary . She lives in North Texas with her husband who loves her, her dog who adores her, and her cats who tolerate her. When she's not writing, she can be found reading, traveling, or hunting down the perfect slice of pizza. Before writing full time, she held numerous jobs, such as wedding dress consultant, failed barista, and, ultimately, librarian. Learn more about her at www.juliemurphywrites.com. Sierra Simone (Author) Sierra Simone is a USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling former library employee (who spent too much time reading romance novels at the information desk).

Her notable works include Priest , American Queen , and A Merry Little Meet Cute , and her books have been featured in Marie Claire , Cosmopolitan , Entertainment Weekly , and Buzzfeed. She lives with her husband and family in Kansas City.