Kathy Coatney

Kathy Coatney writes deeply emotional small-town romance about second chances, family, and love that refuses to let go. Her stories are filled with real-life struggles, heartfelt connections, and the kind of relationships that stay with readers long after the final page.

She is the author of the Murphy Clan world, including the Falling in Love series, Return to Hope’s Crossing, and her beloved Christmas stories set in Snowside and Crooked Halo—where love, healing, and community take center stage.

Under the name K.T. Coatney, she also writes fast-paced romantic suspense featuring the elite agents of FIRE—Federal Investigations and Reconnaissance Enforcement—where danger is real, the stakes are high, and love is often the last line of defense.

In addition, Kathy is the author of the nonfiction children’s series From the Farm to the Table and Dad’s Girls, bringing real-life agriculture and family connections to young readers in a way that’s both engaging and easy to understand.

When she’s not writing, you’ll find her strength training, skiing, or jogging—usually at tortoise speed.