Sherry M. Thomas is an American novelist who writes across multiple romance and fantasy genres, including young adult fantasy, historical romance, and contemporary romance. Her work has been recognized with significant industry awards, establishing her as a notable voice in romance fiction. Thomas has won multiple Romance Writers of America RITA Awards, including Best Historical Romance for Not Quite a Husband in 2010 and His at Night in 2011. These accolades reflect the critical recognition her writing has received within the romance publishing community.