Celeste Dador

Celeste Dador writes cozy, seasonal romances with big heart and laughs. As a former wedding planner, she’s all about swoon-worthy details and making sure her readers are having their best day. Celeste resides in Virginia, and like many of her characters, she’s proudly Filipino American. Her young adult debut Stars, Stripes & Summer Nights was named one of Book Riots "Most Anticipated Books of 2026" and has been featured on NPR, NBC, ABC, and CW affiliate stations, and she was a semi-finalist on reality TV show America’s Next Great Author. When she's not working, you can find Celeste volunteering as an advisor with SCBWI, a nonprofit society, which provides workshops and resources for authors, or searching for the perfect latte. Celeste loves connecting with readers on Instagram @celestedador or her website: celestedador.com. When writing adult romance, which includes a dash of spice, she uses the pen name C.C. Dador.