Ren Browne writes character-driven romances that not only keep you up late chasing just one more chapter, but also stay with you long after the final page. When she’s not writing or reading, Ren is busy restoring a century-old farmhouse and barn with her Ron Swanson-esque husband, keeping up with their two adventurous kids, and caring for an ever-growing pack of animals.

Ren also co-hosts the Shelf-Aware Podcast with her sister Lizzy, where they deep dive into their favorite shows with the kind of analytical (and occasionally obsessive) enthusiasm that would make their AP English teacher proud.