Anna DePalo

Hi! I'm Anna DePalo, and I've always believed the best love stories come with a healthy dose of scandal, family drama, and that delicious "should I or shouldn't I?" tension. (Spoiler alert: in my books, they definitely should!)

I grew up in New York with my nose buried in romance novels, dreaming of writing my own steamy stories one day. But like many authors, I took the "responsible" route first. I earned my law degree from Harvard Law School and practiced as an attorney before finally listening to that persistent voice in my head that kept whispering "what if?" about all these romantic scenarios.

Let me tell you, trading legal briefs for love stories was the best decision I ever made. Though I will say, my legal background comes in handy when crafting those complicated family dynamics and business entanglements my characters always seem to find themselves in!

My latest book, "So Right...with Mr. Wrong," is basically everything I love about romance wrapped into one spicy package. Forbidden attraction? Check. Family drama that would make Shakespeare proud? Double check. A fake dating scheme that's definitely going to backfire in the most delicious way? Oh, you better believe it!

Here's what you can expect from my books: smart, ambitious heroines who aren't afraid to go after what (or who) they want, heroes who are successful but maybe a little too used to getting their own way (until they meet their match!), and chemistry that'll make your e-reader steam up. I write contemporary romance that's sophisticated but sexy, with plenty of wit and banter to balance out the heat.

When I'm not writing about couples finding their happily-ever-after despite the odds, you can find me in New York, probably overthinking my next plot twist while waiting in line for coffee. (My barista has heard more accidental plot brainstorming than my editor at this point!)

I'm a proud member of Romance Writers of America and a USA TODAY bestselling author, but what really makes my day is hearing from readers who've stayed up way too late finishing one of my books. Those "I hate you for making me cry but also I love you" messages? They're my favorite thing ever.

My writing philosophy is pretty simple: love should be worth the risk. I believe in creating stories where the journey to happiness might be complicated (okay, very complicated), but the payoff is always worth it. And yes, there will be steamy scenes. Because let's be honest, that's half the fun!

For new readers wondering where to start, "So Right...with Mr. Wrong" is the perfect introduction to my style. It's got all my signature elements: family complications, undeniable attraction, and that moment where both characters realize they're in way over their heads but can't seem to walk away. (And trust me, you won't want them to!)

I love connecting with readers on social media, so feel free to find me online. Fair warning though: I'm known to post random writing updates, behind-the-scenes peeks at my current work-in-progress, and the occasional thirst trap of my book boyfriends. (What? Research is important!)

Whether you're a longtime romance reader or new to the genre, I promise you'll find something to love in my stories. There's nothing quite like that moment when two people who absolutely shouldn't work together discover they're perfect for each other. It's what I live for as a writer, and I hope you'll join me for the ride.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I have some characters who are currently refusing to follow my carefully plotted outline. Time to go see what kind of trouble they're getting themselves into! (Though between us, their ideas are usually better than mine anyway.)