Melanie Jacobson

Melanie Bennett Jacobson is a USA Today bestselling author known for her clean, heartwarming romantic comedies and contemporary romance novels. She began her writing career after teaching high school English and earning a master’s degree in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts. Jacobson’s debut novel, The List, was published in 2011, and she has since become a two-time Whitney Award winner for Contemporary Romance. Her stories often feature confident, relatable characters and lighthearted humor, contributing to the growing genre of clean fiction that appeals to readers seeking romance without explicit content. She is recognized for crafting stories that balance real-life situations with wholesome values, making her a favorite among fans of closed-door and no-spice romance. Jacobson lives in Southern California with her husband and children. An avid reader, amateur cook, and self-described champion shopper, she grew up in a family of book lovers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Her love of storytelling began in childhood, and she continues to draw inspiration from everyday life, family, and her community.