Kristen Ashley is a renowned New York Times bestselling author, having penned over sixty romance novels across various series and standalone titles. Her extensive bibliography includes the Rock Chick, Colorado Mountain, Dream Man, Chaos, Unfinished Hero, The 'Burg, Magdalene, Fantasyland, The Three, Ghost and Reincarnation, Moonlight and Motor Oil, and Honey series, as well as several standalone novels. As a hybrid author, Kristen has successfully navigated both independent and traditional publishing routes, with her books being translated into fourteen languages and boasting sales of over three million copies.
Kristen's notable works have garnered significant recognition, including the RT Book Reviews Reviewer's Choice Award for best Romantic Suspense for her novel Law Man. Her independently published title Hold On was nominated for RT Book Reviews best Independent Contemporary Romance, while her traditionally published title Breathe was nominated for best Contemporary Romance. Additionally, her titles Motorcycle Man, The Will, Ride Steady, and The Hookup all made the final rounds for Goodreads Choice Awards in the Romance category.
Born in Gary and raised in Brownsburg, Indiana, Kristen is a fourth-generation graduate of Purdue University. Prior to embarking on her writing career, she worked as a charity executive for eighteen years. Kristen currently resides in Phoenix and writes full-time.
While romance is her primary genre, Kristen's novels often explore themes of friendship, family, and a strong sisterhood. As a token of appreciation for her readers, Kristen has established the Rock Chick Nation, a series of programs designed to give back to her audience and foster a sense of community among women.
The mission of the Rock Chick Nation is to empower women to live their best lives, be true to themselves, recognize their beauty, and support one another, whether they are friends, family, or strangers. The Rock Chick Nation encompasses various initiatives, including Rock Chick Rendezvous, weekend gatherings Kristen organizes to bring the sisterhood together; Rock Chick Recharges, special evenings Kristen arranges for nominated women; and Rock Chick Rewards, an ongoing program that raises funds for nonprofit women's organizations nominated by Kristen's readers.
To date, Kristen's Rock Chick Rewards have donated nearly $130,000 to charity, with this number continuing to rise.
