Penny Richards is the author of forty-six books for traditional publishing houses, including Silhouette, Harlequin, HarperCollins, and Kensington, many that have made best-seller lists, including Barnes and Noble and USA Today. Her books have been nominated for, and won, many industry awards including Storyteller of the Year, a Lifetime Achievement Award from Romantic Times magazine, (Eden/Calloway Corners Series) and Reader’s Choice award for Best Single Title of the Year (Dreamers and Deceivers). Unanswered Prayers (Crystal Creek #14) was a nominee for Romance Writers of America’s prestigious RITA Award in the Inspirational category as well as a launch title for Harlequin’s Inspirational Love Inspired imprint.