About Ashley McConnell
Ashley’s love of fiction took center stage in high school when her English teacher—a published author—assigned a short story project. While her classmates turned in three-page assignments, Ashley’s imagination ran wild, producing a ten-page tale so moving it brought her teacher to tears. That moment, combined with a perfect score, sealed the deal: writing wasn’t just a hobby—it was her calling.
From Fast Cars to Fictional Hearts
Ashley McConnell has been a storyteller for as long as she can remember. At just 15 years old, she launched The NASCAR Corner, a blog dedicated to race recaps, driver interviews, and her take on the fast-paced world of racing. Within a year, her blog had surpassed 100,000 views, and by the time she turned 18, she was recognized by fans at Charlotte Motor Speedway—outside of a women’s restroom, no less.
Her love for storytelling even landed her a spot on Fox Sports 1 alongside her favorite journalist, proving that her words could take her anywhere. Though her blog came to an end when she went off to college, her passion for writing never wavered.
Ashley’s writing career began in the thriller genre, where she published three chilling novels. But deep down, her heart belonged to romance. It wasn’t until she and her husband moved to the Florida coast that she found her true niche—crafting heartfelt, small-town, coastal love stories filled with swoon-worthy moments and relatable characters.
For Ashley, romance is more than just a genre—it’s a way to explore self-love, second chances, and the magic of finding your own happiness. Her books are designed to make you feel like you're sitting on the beach at sunset, falling in love with both the characters and the dreamy coastal setting.
From Thrillers to
Coastal Romance
Beyond the Page
When she’s not writing, Ashley works in Process Improvement in the Financial Services industry—a fancy way of saying she’s a problem-solver by day and a dream-weaver by night. She’s also a devoted dog mom to two rescue pups and firmly believes that food is the ultimate love language.
A lifelong reader (shoutout to Junie B. Jones for starting it all), Ashley continues to immerse herself in stories that inspire her next great adventure—both on and off the page.