Kate Collins
6 SeriesKate Collins is an American author known for her cozy mystery and romance novels, including the Flower Shop Mysteries series featuring Abby Knight. She holds a Master’s degree in Education from Purdue University and initially worked as an elementary school teacher before transitioning to writing. Collins began her writing career with stories for children’s magazines and later published her first novel. She resides in Northwest Indiana and Key West, Florida.
Kate Collins, writing as Linda O'Brien, crafted five compelling novels: *Promised to a Stranger*, *Courting Claire*, *His Forbidden Touch*, *Beloved Protector*, and *Ballyrourke*. In *Promised to a Stranger*, a woman enters a marriage of convenience that blossoms into true love. *Courting Claire* follows a determined suitor as he wins the heart of a reluctant heroine. *His Forbidden Touch* explores the passionate, yet taboo, relationship between two lovers. *Beloved Protector* centers on a guardian's evolving bond with his charge, leading to unexpected romance. Finally, *Ballyrourke* delves into the lives of Irish villagers, intertwining their stories of love and resilience.
