Carly Rose SmithCarly Rose Smith is a contemporary romance author residing on Kent Island in Maryland. Although Carly has written creatively most of her life, Salt and Honey is her first published novel. In childhood, Carly was published numerous times in local liteary magazines and won state-wide awards for poetry.Carly is a recovering alcoholic, who is preparing to celebrate six years of continuous sobriety. Prior to writing full-time, Carly worked as an Addiction's Counselor after receiving a degree in the same field. Carly enjoys writing contemporary romance which include female characters who overcome adversity. She hopes to empower and inspire women with her books, and to remind them that healing is possible, but rarely linear. Carly enjoys a quiet life as a wife, mother of one, and dog mom to Dodger and Yoshi. Carly hopes to continue releasing books and honing her craft for many years to come. Read More Read Less