Kate Meader is a bestselling author known for her romance and contemporary novels, who currently resides in Chicago. Originally from Ireland, Meader developed a love for romance stories at a young age, citing Jilly Cooper and Maeve Binchy as early influences. She has a particular fondness for tales of "oversexed equestrians, brooding owners of mills, and the males who can rock a fire hose or an apron." Meader's writing is characterized by its blend of heat, humor, and heart, featuring strong heroines and heroes who are equally matched in wit and charm.
Meader's books span a variety of series and standalone novels. The Chicago Rebels series follows three estranged sisters who inherit their father's failing hockey franchise and find love among a team of hard-bodied ice warriors. The Rookie Rebels series features a new generation of hockey players who learn that all's fair in love and hockey. The Hot in Chicago series follows the Dempseys, a family of firefighting foster siblings and the love interests who tame their daredevil ways. Other series penned by Meader include the Laws of Attraction, Hot in the Kitchen, and Tall, Dark, and Texan, among others. Each of Meader's books can be read as a standalone novel or novella, and she is known for her diverse cast of characters and engaging storylines.