Ellie Dean, writing under the pseudonym Tamara McKinley, is a bestselling author known primarily for her extensive saga series, the Cliffehaven books. Beginning her writing career with the 2011 debut novel "There'll Be Blue Skies," she transitioned from historical romance to the larger-scale sagas that define her work. Dean’s writing style is characterized by its focus on emotional relationships, small-town settings, and often features strong female characters navigating complex family dynamics and personal challenges. Her extensive body of work includes multiple series and several standalone novels.



































