Karen Kelley is an American author known for writing contemporary romance and paranormal romance novels. She has authored several romance series, such as The Good Girl series and Planet Nerak series. Her books often feature elements of humor, strong character development, and steamy love scenes. Kelley has received acclaim in the romance community for creating engaging stories with likable characters and entertaining plots. In addition to her novels, she has contributed to various anthologies and has a presence in the romance writing community.