Abby Jimenez is the author of six popular romance novels, several of which have landed her on the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists. Her books have won her the Minnesota Book Award as well as Book of the Month Club's Book of the Year. Before becoming a writer, Jimenez founded Nadia Cakes, an award-winning cupcake shop and custom cake studio, out of her home kitchen. She went on to win Food Network's Cupcake Wars and was featured on two seasons of TLC's hit show Fabulous Cakes.