Maggie Gates writes raw, relatable, romance novels packed full of heat and humor.

She calls North Carolina home.

In her spare time she enjoys gardening, daydreaming about her characters, jamming to country music, and eating all the barbecue and tacos she can find!

Her Kindle is always within reach due to a love of small town romances that borders on obsession.

FUN FACTS

• I wear a lot of black.

• I’m always always cold.

• I don’t like breakfast food unless it’s after midnight.

• The beach is my happy place.

• I love heist movies.

• I love salty foods.

• I avoid taking photos with books because I have no idea how to pose with them!

• I made my own wedding cake.

• I love coconut. The smell. The taste. All of it.

• I think of my best story ideas when I’m on a long drive alone.

• I love writing proposal scenes and wedding vows. If a professional proposal planner is a job, sign me up.

• If the cup is insulated, and has a lid and a straw, I’m sold.

• I hate getting mani/pedis.

• I’m a night owl. My favorite writing time is between the wee hours of 1am-3am.

• Kelsea Ballerini has some of my favorite writing music. I can always find something for whatever mood I’m in.

• I’m not outdoorsy. I hate camping. I hate hiking. My idea of enjoying the outdoors is laying on a beach with a book.

• Summer will always be elite to me. Give me the triple digits, humidity, and boob sweat.

• I’m a fake redhead. Box color ginger going strong for 4 years.

• I like Taylor Swift songs that hurt.

• I have an intense dislike for anything with mint and chocolate combined.