Belle Calhoune grew up in a small town in Massachusetts as one of five children. Growing up across the street from a public library was a huge influence on her life. Married to her college sweetheart and mother to two daughters, she lives in Connecticut. A dog lover, she has a mini poodle and a black lab. She is a Publishers Weekly bestselling author as well as a member of RWA's Honor Roll. In 2019 her book An Alaskan Christmas was made into a movie ( Love, Alaska ) by Brain Power Studios and aired on UPTV. She is the author of over 40 novels and published by Grand Central Publishing and Harlequin Love Inspired.