We interview your favorite romance authors! Join your co-hosts, Cara Lockwood/Cara Tanamachi, a USA Today bestselling author of more than 35 books whose first novel, I Do (But I Don't) was made into a Lifetime Original movie, and her co-host, husband, and real-life romantic hero, PJ, (co-host of the Braving Business Podcast) as they get to know the writers behind your favorite Happily-Ever-Afters. We'll skip to the good parts - of new books, backstories, and inspirations. Join us and add a l ...
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Debut Author Lauren Appelbaum talks about her new book, Rachel Weiss's Group Chat
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Send us a text Lauren Appelbaum's debut, Rachel Weiss’s Group Chat, is out now! Publisher’s Weekly calls it a "clever, slow-burning debut" and "a fun and joyous romp." This modern retelling of Pride and Prejudice hits ALL the right notes. Appelbaum works as a technical editor and has been writing fiction since she could hold a pencil (usually when …
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Mary Bonnet, Star of Selling Sunset, Talks about her New Memoir Selling Sunshine
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Send us a text Fan-favorite star of Netflix’s hit reality series Selling Sunset, Mary Bonnet, tells the deeply personal and inspiring story of her life in and out of the spotlight—from her experience as a teen mom, to surviving personal tragedy and trauma, to building her career as a luxury agent for the most successful brokerage firm in Los Angele…
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Karaoke Queen Author Dominic Lim spills tea about Karaoke, Being Beat, and His Heartwarming Tale of Love and Acceptance
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Send us a text Dominic Lim’s debut novel, All the Right Notes, was named a 2023 best book by USA Today, Harper’s Bazaar, Goodreads, Library Journal, and Entertainment Weekly, which called it “a swoony, joyful rom-com to take readers into a love story worthy of a Broadway stage.” His second novel, Karaoke Queen, is out today (September 17, 2024)! He…
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Sam Tschida talks Errands and Espionage and hobnobbing with Hollywood for her Movie Deal!
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Send us a text Sam Tschida (pronounced cheetah) braves the Minnesota winter with her four resigned children, two goofy dogs, and one sizzling-hot husband. Besides writing her own books, Sam helps others do the same through Smut University, an online community of writers out to have a good time and write good stories. In her free time, she sleeps th…
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The Amazing Founder of Steamy Lit Con, Mel Saavedra, talks about Building Community, Empowering Women and Promoting Diversity
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Send us a text Mel Saavedra is the amazing founder of Steamy Lit, an annual gathering of romance authors and their fans each year in Anaheim, and she’s a proud Latina, Navy Veteran and Dog Mom. She also started the Steam Box, a subscription for romance fans. She works to empower discourse around sexuality and self-love, while also providing a new w…
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Writing about Love and Family with Just Playing House author Farah Heron!
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Send us a text Farah Heron is the critically acclaimed author of romantic comedies for adults and young adults filled with huge South Asian families, delectable food, and most importantly, brown people falling stupidly in love. Farah’s books have been praised in The Globe and Mail, Book Riot, Oprah Magazine, Bustle and more, and have been named bes…
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Romance is in the air - and at the vineyard with bestseller Mia Heintzelman!
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Send us a text Mia Heintzelman is a bestselling author of novels including Monopolove, The Friendship Contract, and The Accidental Crush. Her work has appeared on Book Riot, Romantically Inclined, and Readers Entertainment Radio. She writes fun, flirty, fiery romances about strong women and men with enough heart to fall for them. Her latest, The We…
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We dance the night away with the amazing writing duo Karelia and Faye Stetz-Waters!
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Send us a text Ambassadors of real-life happily-ever-after, Fay and Karelia Stetz-Waters have been together for twenty-three years. Their writing process involves many afternoons spent at local coffee shops and brewpubs outlining scenes, going over drafts, and high fiving each other. The process works beautifully. They wrote Second-Night Stand, a b…
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USA Today bestselling author Xio Axelrod talks about writing, making music, and much more!
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Send us a text Xio Axelrod is the USA Today bestselling author of The Girl with Stars in her Eyes, Girls with Bad Reputations, and Love on the Byline, among many others. When she isn’t behind the keyboard, Xio can be found behind the mic in a studio, writing songs or performing as her fictional band, The Lillys. Find out more about Xio: https://xio…
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Bachelorette fan-favorite Hannah Brown talks about her new rom-com, Mistakes We Never Made
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Send us a text Hannah Brown is a television personality, lifestyle expert, podcast host and New York Times bestselling author of God Bless This Mess. After winning Miss Alabama USA in 2018, she went on to star on season 15 of ABC’s hit reality series The Bachelorette, win season 28 of Dancing with the Stars, and compete on FOX’s Special Forces: Wor…
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Send us a text Sonya Singh, a bestselling author, has ventured into the world of film and television writing after the success of her debut novel Sari, Not Sari. Sonya has also secured a deal with Crown Media/Hallmark to create a South Asian Christmas Movie. Find out more about Sonya: https://sonyasinghbooks.com/ Show note: This interview was origi…
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Violet Marsh talks about writing (with a concussion!) and why Lady Charlotte Always Gets Her Man
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Send us a text Violet Marsh is a two-time Golden Heart finalist and a former lawyer who decided it was more fun to write witty banter than contractual terms. She writes historical romances filled with unconventional women – and the men strong enough to love them! Her new book, Lady Charlotte Always Gets Her Man is a combination of family secrets, a…
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The Wartime Book Club and Sunday Times bestseller Kate Thompson Talks about Historical Fiction and Hero Librarians
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Send us a text Sunday Times bestseller Kate Thompson talks about her latest book, The Wartime Book Club, based on the true story of the occupation of the Isle of Jersey during World War II. Nazis have ordered Grace La Mottée, the island's only librarian, to destroy books that threaten the new regime. Instead, she hides the stories away in secret. A…
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Lizzie Damilola Blackburn talks about her acclaimed debut novel, Yinka, Where is Your Husband?
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Send us a text Lizzie Damilola Blackburn is the best-selling author of Yinka, Where is Your Husband? which follows the story an Oxford-educated British Nigerian woman with a good-paying job, wonderful friends, and a family who continually prays that she be delivered from her singledom. Yinka, Where is Your Huzband? is a fresh, uplifting story of an…
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The Second Chance Year Author Melissa Wiesner About Writing Romance and Do-Overs
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Send us a text What would you do if you got to re-live the worst year of your life? Melissa Wiesner's new release, The Second Chance Year, answers this question in the most delightful of ways. In this unforgettable story full of charm, wit—and just a bit of magic—a woman down on her luck is given a second chance at fixing her life and trying one ye…
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Salaam, with Love Author Sara Sharaf Beg Talks about writing YA and Much More!
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Send us a text Sara Sharaf Beg is a Pakistani-American Muslim author whose debut YA contemporary novel Salaam, with Love was released in 2022. This heartfelt and humorous YA contemporary novel follows 17 year-old Dua Sheikh, who spends the month of Ramadan making unexpected discoveries about family, faith, and first love. To order your copy of Sala…
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How to Change a Life and Wedding Girl Author Stacey Ballis talks about food, love, and being a child prodigy!
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Send us a text Stacey Ballis is the author of ten foodie novels, including Inappropriate Men, Sleeping Over, Room for Improvement, The Spinster Sisters, Good Enough to Eat, Off the Menu, Out to Lunch, Recipe for Disaster, Wedding Girl and How to Change a Life . Her first cookbook, Big Delicious Life, is out now in a digital edition. She is also a c…
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Addie Woolridge talks about her latest, The Homecoming War, and why all's fair in love and HOCO!
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Send us a text Addie Woolridge is the author of The Checklist, The Bounceback, Anatomy of a Meet-Cute, and most recently, The Homecoming War. She's super talented, hilarious, and her new YA romcom has it all: pranks (so many pranks), awesome supporting characters, and of course, a sizzling enemies-to-lovers romcom!…
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Kiss and Spell Author Celestine Martin Brings the Whimsical Paranormal Romance - Just in Time For Halloween!
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Send us a text New Jersey native Celestine Martin just released her second book in the Elemental Love series, Kiss and Spell, which brings us back to Freya Grove and the Caraway witch family! A follow-up to her amazing debut, Witchful Thinking, she brings us back for more everyday magic and sizzling romance. You can find her on social media @jellyb…
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Kristen Mei Chase: Talks about Parenthood, Women's Fiction, and Healing Relationships
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Send us a text Kristen Mei Chase, writer, blogger, marketer, podcaster, and publisher and CEO of the Cool Mom Picks Network, which includes Cool Mom Tech and Cool Mom Eats. Chase reaches millions of parents a month. Chase’s writing on parenting culture and sex and relationships has been featured in numerous publications, including The Washington Po…
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Author Reading: Addie Woolridge Reads from Anatomy of a Meet Cute!
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Send us a text Addie Woolridge, author of The Checklist, The Bounce Back, reads from her new release, Anatomy of a Meet Cute. You can follow her: website: https://addiewoolridge.com/ Instagram: @addiewoolridge Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AddieWoolridgeAuthor Newsletter: https://subscribepage.io/AddieWoolridgeNewsletter…
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Addie Woolridge on: Writing Complex Characters, the Perfect Meet Cute, and Opera Singing
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Send us a text We're delighted to have Addie Woolridge, author of The Checklist, The Bounce Back, and most recently, Anatomy of a Meet Cute, join us on today's episode. She's a classically trained opera singer with a degree in music from the University of Southern California. She also holds a master’s degree in public administration from Indiana Un…
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Nisha Sharma: On Writing Authentically and the Importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Romance
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Send us a text Nisha Sharma is the critically acclaimed author of YA and adult contemporary romances including My So-Called Bollywood Life, Radha and Jai’s Recipe for Romance, The Singh Family Trilogy and the If Shakespeare was an Auntie series. Her new YA, The Karma Map is out March 1. Her new contemporary romance, Tastes Like Shakkar, is out Augu…
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Send us a text Karelia Stetz-Waters reads from her hilarious new romcom, Behind the Scenes. A little about Behind the Scenes: Business consultant Rose Josten might not have officially reached “pug lady” middle age, but she’s already got the pugs—along with their little Gucci coats and trash-lovin’ appetites. Still, life is good, with her work, her …
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Author Reading: The Second You're Single by Cara Tanamachi
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Send us a text Cara Tanamachi, also known as Cara Lockwood, reads from The Second You're Single - out Jan 31! Buy the book: Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Mdj4qp B&N: https://bit.ly/3Mdjhdb Books-a-Million: https://bit.ly/3FEdHhs Indiebound: https://bit.ly/3FGYFb1 Kindle: https://amzn.to/3yyKLG3 Nook: https://bit.ly/39Y8YeU Kobo: https://bit.ly/3FEltYN G…
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USA Today Bestselling Author Evie Dunmore: Talks Historical Romance, Feminism, and Much More!
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Send us a text Evie Dunmore is the USA TODAY bestselling author of Bringing Down the Duke. Her League of Extraordinary Women is inspired by her passion for romance, women pioneers, and all things Victorian. The third installment of the series, Portrait of a Scotsman, is out now, and the fourth installment, The Gentleman's Gambit, will be coming nex…
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Karelia Stetz-Waters: Talks about finding writing inspiration at her favorite sex toy shop in Portland, writing authentic romance, and much more!
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Send us a text Karelia Stetz-Waters writes happily-ever-afters for women who love women. She's the author of her new rom-com, Behind the Scenes, and Satisfaction Guaranteed, which was shortlisted for the Amazon Best Romances of June 2021. She’s a Lambda Award Finalist, and has made the Library Journal best romance novels list. She earned a starred …
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Lauren Kung Jessen: Talks about rom-coms, the Chinese Zodiac, publishing her first book, and culinary school
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Send us a text Lauren Kung Jessen's first novel, Lunar Love, is out January 10. Jessen, a mixed-race Chinese-American writer, attended culinary school and worked in Big Tech. She also has a food and film blog called, A Dash of Cinema, where she makes food inspired by movies and TV shows. Learn more about her at: https://laurenkungjessen.com/ Follow…
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USA Today Bestseller KM/Kwana Jackson: on writing sizzling friends to lovers romances, knitting, and - of course! - how to marry Keanu Reeves
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Send us a text Kwana Jackson, who also writes under KM Jackson is the USA Today bestselling author of How to Marry Keanu Reeves in 90 Days and the Real Men Knit series. A former fashion designer, Kwana won the Golden Leaf for best novel with strong romance elements from the New Jersey chapter of Romance Writers of America for her novel, Bounce. She…
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Jackie Ashenden Chats about New Zealand, Sheep Farmers, and Creating Addictively Compelling Series
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Send us a text The very talented Jackie Ashenden is the Publisher’s Weekly bestselling and critically acclaimed author of over seventy books (and counting), including the Small Town Dream series, a spin-off of her Alaska Homecoming series. This librarian turned novelist also writes for Harlequin Presents, and she lives in Auckland, New Zealand with…
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Annette Chavez Macias/Sabrina Sol: Talks about Her Love of Storytelling, the Influence of Family, and Tamales at Christmas!
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Send us a text The amazing Annette Chavez Macias (author of the critically acclaimed women's fiction novel, Big Chicas Don't Cry) writes stories about love, family and following your dreams. She is proud of her Mexican-American heritage, culture and traditions. All of which can be found within the pages of her books. She writes romance under the na…
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KD Casey Talks About Queer Jewish Romance, Baseball, and Bringing the Heat
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Send us a text Baseball season might be over, but KD Casey (they/she) keeps it alive with their sizzling queer baseball series, Unwritten Rules. Casey, a longtime baseball fan, co-hosts the Resting Pitch Face Podcast (as Syd) and writes for Baseball Prospectus, a popular baseball analysis website. KD primarily writes queer Jewish romance, and her d…
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NYT Bestseller Francine Pascal talks: Sweet Valley High, the Wakefield Twins and much more
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Send us a text Francine Pascal, The New York Times bestselling creator of The Sweet Valley High series, revolutionized the Young Adult market. The Sweet Valley High series and its spinoffs included more than 180 books, and began in 1983 with the release of DOUBLE LOVE, which followed the lives of California twins, Elizabeth and Jessica Wakefield. T…
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Lily Chu: Loving K-Pop Heroes, Making Perfume Magic, and Writing LOL Rom-Coms
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Send us a text Lily Chu writes romantic comedies set in Toronto with strong Asian characters. The Stand-In, her debut rom-com, spent multiple weeks at number one in Audible Top Plus Listens in the All and the Romance categories, and was named one of the Best of 2021 by Audible. In print, The Stand-In was named Target’s Book Club Pick for May as wel…
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Rebecca Hunter: Spending Nights in Sweden, Writing Inspirations, and Dancing at the Harlequin Ball
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Send us a text Rebecca Hunter is an award-winning author of the Practically Perfect Nannies, Fantasy Island, Nordic Nights, and the Blackmore, Inc series. She writes witty, sexy stories about complex characters and intriguing destinations. Her books have won the National Excellence in Romance Fiction Award (NERFA) and the HOLT Medallion contest, an…
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NYT Bestseller Maisey Yates: Diving Deep into Characters, Processing Grief With Love, and Sharing the Holidays with Cowboys
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Send us a text Award-winning, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Maisey Yates joins the show. The Queen of Cowboys has written 153 books and counting, including the Copper Ridge Series, the Gold Valley series, and many more. Publisher's Weekly said of her summer release, Lost and Found Girl: "Yates packs an emotional punch with this ma…
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Engineer Turned Rom Com Author Jackie Lau Shares: Sweet Love Stories, Stand-Up Groomsmen, and Matcha Tiramisu Donuts
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Send us a text Jackie Lau has written more than twenty novels and is the critically acclaimed author of Donut Fall In Love. The New York Times said, “Lau’s trope-forward contemporaries are as sugary and irresistible as the desserts her characters create." She’s also written the Cider Bar sisters series and Holidays with the Wongs series. Her new no…
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Kick-butt Air Force Pilot and Part-Time Spy Turned NYT Bestseller Cindy Dees Chats about: Flying C-5 Cargo Planes, Selling Two Million Books, and MUCH More with
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Send us a text New York Times and USA Today bestseller Cindy Dees has sold more than two million books worldwide, but that's probably the least impressive thing about this amazing Air Force pilot turned author. She got her pilot's license BEFORE her driver's license. She flew C-5s in Desert Storm, is fluent in Russian, and used to be a part-time sp…
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USA Today Bestseller Stefanie London: Pampered Pets, Holidays in Australia, and Following Your Dreams
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Send us a text We interview Stefanie London, a multi-award-winning, USA Today bestselling author of contemporary romances, including the Patterson Bluff series. Her stories have won multiple industry awards, including the HOLT Medallion and OKRWA National Reader's Choice Award, and she has been nominated for the Romance Writers of America RITA awar…
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Award-Winning Nina Crespo: Small Town Secrets, Romantic Gestures, and Life Coaching
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Send us a text Nina Crespo is an award-winning contemporary romance novelist, who's been published by Harlequin, Pocket Books, Kensington, and Entangled Publishing. She’s written the Small Town Secret series, the Breakup Bash series, the Birthday Dare series and many, many more. She just won the RSJ Emma Award Winner for Best Women’s Fiction Romanc…
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USA Today Bestseller Megan Crane/Caitlin Crews Talks About Cowboys, Alaskan Romance, and Witches Next Door
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Send us a text We welcome the indomitable Megan Crane/Caitlin Crews, the USA Today bestselling author of 130 novels and counting. She also writes as one-half of Hazel Beck, the genius team behind the delicious paranormal series, Big Town, Small Magic. She's got a new installment of The Fortunes of Lost Lake series, Reckless Fortune, out this month!…
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Attorney turned Romance Author Jayci Lee Chats About Love, Laughter, and Food!
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Send us a text Contemporary romance and rom-com author Jayci Lee talks to us about her former life as a defense litigator, her love of food and family, and why you are absolutely going to adore her new release, Booked on a Feeling! Follow her on Instagram (and all social media) @authorjaycilee. Find out more about Jayci and her books here: https://…
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Bestseller Cara Lockwood/Cara Tanamachi Talks about Romcoms, Movie Deals, Podcasting, and More!
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Send us a text Cara Lockwood, Skip to the Good Part co-host and author of more than 34 novels, talks about her first book, I Do (But I Don't) , which was made into a Lifetime Original Movie, starring Denise Richards and Dean Cain. She's written YA, paranormal romance, suspense, and category romance. She talks about other writing projects, too, incl…
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