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Writes:
I write contemporary rom-coms with snappy banter and elements of magical realism. My new release, THE ROMAN HOLIDAY RULE, is set in Rome and follows Lexi Walker, who has every minute of her trip to Rome planned. Her seat-mate on the plane, Mark Russo, has sworn off American tourists after his last heartbreak. When a photography bet keeps them sparring throughout the city, their competitive banter turns to undeniable chemistry. They both know the cardinal rule of holiday romances, but maybe a little bit of magic will prove that sometimes the best love stories break all the rules.
About:
Looking to laugh, travel through books, and fall in love (with my characters?) I lived overseas for twenty years collecting story ideas and traveling to hot destinations in Europe. Now I live with my husband and three children in Michigan, where I’m taking applications for the ideal reader — someone looking for real connections, big laughs, gorgeous destinations, and swoon-worthy romance. Reading my books is like watching the best of the 90’s rom-com films – aesthetically pleasing settings, quotable lines, and happily-ever-afters.
What I’m looking for in my ideal reader match:
• Loves to see rivals fight their growing chemistry
• Is always up for a harmless prank
• Craves a bit of magic in stories
• Lives for the “Only one” trope – in this case a Vespa
• Likes a big, interfering Italian family
What to expect if we’re compatible:
• An urge to cackle that may hit at any time while reading
• Money-saving cancellations of any upcoming trips to Rome because you already feel like you went
• Lines of swoony banter to highlight
• Zero spice romance that curls your toes
• Puns and Star Wars misquotes (sorry not sorry)
THE ROMAN HOLIDAY RULE by Andra Loy
A Clean/No-Spice Magical Realism Rivals-to-Lovers Contemporary Romance Set in Italy
You can’t fall in love with someone who lives somewhere else and expect a happily-ever-after.
Lexi Walker has finally committed to the Italian adventure that she and her late mother dreamed of for years—complete with a meticulously crafted itinerary, four sealed letters to open at Rome’s most iconic sites, and her mother’s final painting to present at the art festival Lexi is helping organize. She’s ready for the perfect Roman getaway. What she doesn’t expect is for her mother’s artwork to start manifesting in real life, turning her carefully planned trip into something unpredictable.
Italian-American architect Mark Russo has sworn off American tourists after having his heart broken, and he’s certainly not about to let another one distract him from winning the restoration bid that could reunite his estranged father with his grandfather. But when the captivating woman next to him on the flight to Rome proposes a photography challenge—whoever captures the heart of Italy in seven days wins—Mark can’t resist the bet or her charm.
As Lexi follows the letters from her mother around the city, she encounters Mark everywhere she goes. Their competitive banter turns to undeniable chemistry, but they both know the cardinal rule of holiday romances. Will a little magic—and a lot of mishaps—break the Roman Holiday Rule?
Debut author Andra Loy serves up a delightful blend of witty banter, swoon-worthy romance, and sparks of magic where readers will be swept away to Rome, Italy, in this imaginative, no-spice rom-com with a dash of magical realism. Perfect for travel enthusiasts, fans of the enemies-to-lovers trope, and readers of Sarah Adams, Sophie Cousens, and Ashley Poston.
Fantasy Magical Realism [ Haven, On Sale: August 4, 2026, Trade Paperback / e-Book, ISBN: 9780764245954 / eISBN: 9781493454297 ]
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About Andra Loy
From Oklahoma, I moved to Europe, where I found myself locked on an empty train in Poland, abandoned in a Czech forest with a compass, and falling in love with the only American man in my town.
I write contemporary rom-coms with elements of magical realism. I believe that at the heart of every amazing story lies the truth that what’s lost can be found, what’s broken can be healed, and what’s fallen can be redeemed.
Now I’ve just moved to Michigan after 24 years overseas. When not reading and writing, I’m teaching English, trying my hand at watercoloring, and raising my three kids with my husband. Usually with lots of games and jokes.
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