Jacqui Rose was born in Manchester but grew up in South Yorkshire. She spent her childhood daydreaming and writing plays and stories. She trained as an actress but eventually decided to focus on the written word and became a bestselling author of gritty British crime novels. She is also collaborating with Martina Cole. Jacqui is also a children's author and has been nominated for several awards. She has three grown up children and is often running around after her dogs, cats and horses.