Kilpack is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints[1] and currently lives in Willard, Utah.

[1] Most of her novels highlight the daily lives of Mormons,[6] although she writes for mainstream readers as well, and in a variety of genres.

[5] In 2013 Kilpack collaborated with the Newport Ladies Book Club to create a nine-book series.

The series comprises 12 books, all of which are named after desserts,[9] such as Wedding Cake,[10] Baked Alaska,[11] Banana Split,[12] Rocky Road,[13] and Tres Leche Cupcakes.

[15] With the conclusion of the culinary mystery series, Kilpack began writing historical romance novels.

[4] Kilpack was chosen to speak at the "Listen to your Mothers" conference in 2015[17] and served on the Whitney Awards Committee that same year.