Richard Paul Evans is an American author best known for his inspirational stories about love and family. He has written over 30 novels, including the New York Times bestsellers The Christmas Box, The Walk, and The Mistletoe Promise. His books have sold over 25 million copies worldwide and have been translated into more than 22 languages. Evans has also written several non-fiction books, including The Five Lessons a Millionaire Taught Me and The Road to Grace. He is a recipient of the American Mothers Book Award, the Romantic Times Best Women’s Novel of the Year Award, and the German Corine International Book Prize. Evans is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and lives in Salt Lake City, Utah.