Kelly Underwood, Rendezvous ’26 Writer

Rendezvous with readers and writers in Nashville on November 7, 2026, to celebrate stories and enjoy encouraging fellowship. 

Meet Kelly Underwood at Read Write Rendezvous ‘26

Kelly Underwood knows how to put her characters through the wringer and give romantic suspense fans a thrilling ride in the process. Combining nail-biting danger, compelling mysteries, tender romance, and characters worth cheering for, her stories keep readers emotionally invested through every close call and unexpected turn.

About the Writer

Kelly Underwood’s favorite things are reading, writing, and drinking coffee. She was born in New Hampshire, but don’t ask her about snow, because she’s been a Florida girl since she was twelve. Her debut novel with Sunrise Publishing gave Kelly the incredible opportunity to work with Lynette Eason as her mentor and lead author. Defending Honor, part of the Elite Guardians series, was published in October 2022 and earned third place in the Selah Awards and was a finalist in the Carol Awards. Since then, Kelly has continued to captivate readers with multiple romantic suspense novels.

You can learn more about Kelly Underwood and her books on her website at kellyunderwoodauthor.com.

Genre: romantic suspense

Currently reading: The Top of the World by Elizabeth Camden and Now or Never by Lisa Phillips

A note from Kelly: I love connecting with readers and am so looking forward to meeting everyone in Nashville!

About the Featured Title

Deadly Charade (FBI New Recruits #1)

One wrong move and their cover is blown. So their charade sparking real feelings is the last twist they can afford.

Special Agent Kira Miller’s new career at the FBI has started–in translations. It’s not the opportunity she was hoping for to show off her skills, until she detects a lead in some paperwork. Now assigned an undercover role, she’s in her element as she gathers intel on an art smuggling ring. She’s daunted not by the mission but by her cover–posing as a married woman to the fake husband she met less than twenty-four hours earlier.

Special Agent Bryce Lambert’s assignment to go undercover as a newlywed couple with Kira has the two of them moving next door to the prime suspects, and a relationship is the last thing he wants, fake or real. With secret auctions and hidden treasures, there’s plenty to keep them busy–if only they can play the part their lives and careers depend upon while keeping their own hearts in check.

Romantic suspense novelists Lynette Eason and Kelly Underwood collaborate in this fast-paced, clean thriller delivering fake-dating tension, forced proximity, and FBI intrigue–perfect for fans of Elizabeth Goddard, Irene Hannon, Dani Pettrey, and edge-of-your-seat reads.

Also Available: Guarding Truth, Defending Honor, Burning Truth

All featured Rendezvous titles are listed on the JustRead Amazon Storefront, or visit the author’s website for more information. Learn more about Read Write Rendezvous… why (About page), what, where, who, and how (Event page). We invite you to join the waiting list in case more space opens up and/or support the event (Sponsorship and Promotional Opportunities page). 

Have you read any of Kelly Underwood‘s books? Let us know your favorites and which titles you add to your TBR!