Skye McDonald

Skye McDonald writes steamy contemporary romance for readers who crave emotional depth, undeniable chemistry, and heroines who choose themselves first.

Her debut novel, "Not Suitable for Work", won the 2019 Linda Howard Award for Romance, and "Scoreless", her first hockey romance, was an Amazon Bestseller and #1 New Release. She has multiple titles which have achieved Bestseller standing on Amazon, including "Sips & Strokes," "Scored On," and "In the Crease." Her novel, "What Happens At the Beach," won the 2025 OC "Buy It Now!" Cover Contest.

When she’s not writing swoony, heartfelt love stories, Skye co-hosts The Quick & Dirty Romance Podcast, speaks publicly, and leads a monthly women’s collective. She also writes about love in real life on Substack as "A Bit Much."

Born in Nashville and now living in Montclair, New Jersey, she’s a former Brooklyn English teacher who spends her free time hiking with her dogs, traveling, scuba diving, drinking coffee, and baking biscotti.