Born in Denmark, Sophie Barnes spent her youth traveling with her parents to wonderful places all around the world. She's lived in five different countries, on three different continents, and speaks Danish, English, French, Spanish, and Romanian. But, most impressive of all, she's been married to the same man three times-in three different countries and in three different dresses. When she's not busy dreaming up her next romance novel, Sophie enjoys spending time with her family, swimming, cooking, gardening, watching romantic comedies and, of course, reading.

"Regency fans will happily devour this tale's heady passion, comical interludes, and engaging story." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "I fell in love after the first page and didn't want the book to end!" -- USA TODAY Bestselling author Rachel Van Dyken "...a flawless, fairy tale-like romance that will enchant readers with its perfect blend of sharp wit and sizzling sensuality." -- Booklist "Barnes makes her print debut with a flawless, fairy tale-like romance that will enchant readers with its perfect blend of sharp wit and sizzling sensuality." -- Booklist "A fun, fast-paced, wish-fulfilling romance that tugs at readers' hearts." -- Romantic Times BOOKclub "Funny, whimsical, and wonderfully romantic, this delightful riff on the Cinderella story is pure fun." -- Library Journal

Born in Denmark, Sophie Barnes spent her youth traveling with her parents to wonderful places all around the world. She's lived in five different countries, on three different continents, and speaks Danish, English, French, Spanish, and Romanian. But, most impressive of all, she's been married to the same man three times-in three different countries and in three different dresses. When she's not busy dreaming up her next romance novel, Sophie enjoys spending time with her family, swimming, cooking, gardening, watching romantic comedies and, of course, reading.

"Regency fans will happily devour this tale's heady passion, comical interludes, and engaging story." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "I fell in love after the first page and didn't want the book to end!" -- USA TODAY Bestselling author Rachel Van Dyken "...a flawless, fairy tale-like romance that will enchant readers with its perfect blend of sharp wit and sizzling sensuality." -- Booklist "Barnes makes her print debut with a flawless, fairy tale-like romance that will enchant readers with its perfect blend of sharp wit and sizzling sensuality." -- Booklist "A fun, fast-paced, wish-fulfilling romance that tugs at readers' hearts." -- Romantic Times BOOKclub "Funny, whimsical, and wonderfully romantic, this delightful riff on the Cinderella story is pure fun." -- Library Journal