1–What is the title of your latest release? My newest release is called THE CHEMISTRY OF LOVE! 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? Nerdy/fangirl cosmetic chemist Anna is desperately in love with her boss and can’t figure out how to get his attention. Enter his dashing, handsome half-brother and CEO Marco, who offers to help by fake dating her (given that his brother is so competitive with him). Anna agrees and despite her best intentions, starts to fall for Marco. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? I set a lot of my books in Southern California, because that’s where I grew up. I chose it this time because the Los Angeles area has a lot of cosmetic companies. I also knew there would be some scenes that took place in the snow (in Vermont) and I wanted the heroine to be from a place where she had never actually seen it before. 4–Would you hang out with your protagonist in real life? I absolutely would, although we might drive each other a little bonkers. Of all the heroines I’ve written, Anna is the most like me. She thinks like me, has some…

1–What is the title of your latest release? CHICK MAGNET 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? A sunshine-y social media influencer whose brand revolves around backyard chickens moves to a small-town post-break up, only to clash with her grumpy neighbor, a veterinarian who’s been hate watching her content. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? It’s a straightforward case of writing what you know: I am a Virginia backyard chicken keeper (though I’m not an influencer!). 4–Would you hang out with your heroine in real life? Oh yes. I’m definitely a female protagonist-centered romance reader. I always want to write heroines that I want to be friends with and that I want to root for. I have so much empathy for Nic. My goal was to give her the HEA she deserves. 5–What are three words that describe your hero? Grumpy. Wounded. Vulnerable. 6–What’s something you learned while writing this book? By the end of 2023, economists estimate that 50% of veterinary practices in the US will be owned by large corporations, an increase from fewer than 20% only a few years ago. There’s so much change and pressure on the field right…

1–What is the title of your latest release? ACCIDENTALLY FAMOUS 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book?  A small-town home renovator is thrust into the spotlight when an A-list movie star’s assistant accidentally tags her Instagram account causing his fans, the paparazzi, and the hunky actor himself to descend on her quiet coastal town. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place?  A remote small town was necessary for this series and the rugged, remote Maine coastline was the perfect setting. 4–Would you hang out with your heroine in real life?  Yes, absolutely! I build stuff too. 5–What are three words that describe your hero? Genuine, self-aware, compassionate 6–What’s something you learned while writing this book?  Lots and lots of Megalodon facts. They are my new favorite prehistoric creatures. 7–Do you edit as you draft or wait until you are totally done? I edit as I go along. I start each session by editing what I wrote the day before. It makes things easier in the end and keeps my voice and tempo consistent. 8–What’s your favorite foodie indulgence? Sharp cheddar cheeses especially when paired with tart apples. 9–Describe your writing space/office!  I built my…

1–What is the title of your latest release? COME WHAT MAYBE   2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book?  Lauren Wallace loves to plan, which is all well and good until that one spontaneous night when she throws caution to the wind, hooks up with her high school frenemy Ethan McAllister, and ends up with a very unexpected pregnancy. How is Lauren supposed to regain order with all of that, plus a tough-love grandmother, two sisters, a town full of busy bodies, and, oh yeah, falling for the absolute wrong guy.   3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place?  Come What Maybe is set in Seaside Cove, Maine. I LOVE the beach! There is something so romantic and inherently intimate about hearing the waves crashing against the shore and smelling the salt air. Just ask my characters Lauren and Ethan.   4–Would you hang out with your heroine in real life?  Abso-freaking-lutely! Lauren Wallace is everything I want to be. She’s an independent entrepreneur who is funny, smart, driven, and organized. Not to mention, she has killer clothes and accessories.   5–What are three words that describe your hero? Yummy. Yummy. And yummy.   6–What’s…

Instead of trying to find your perfect match in a dating app, we bring you the “Author-Reader Match” where we introduce you to authors you may fall in love with. It’s our great pleasure to present Helena Hunting!   Writes: Hi! I write contemporary romance brimming with feels and toe-curling steam. I might make you laugh until you cry or cry until you laugh. Ever have a life moment you wish you could do over? In Make a Wish, Harley Spark definitely has one. The time she almost kissed the widowed father of the toddler she nannied for. Seven years later she bumps into him again and a princess themed birthday party she’s hosting. While dressed as a fairy godmother, complete with wings and tutu. Cue the awkward, tension filled reintroduction.   About: I’m a lover of all things romance. When I’m not reading steamy paranormal, romantasy or writing contemporary romance, romantic comedies, and the occasional heartbreaking angst filled new adult romance, I can be found crafting with my sassy teenage daughter. I’m a homebody at heart, love baking and can’t resist a game of Scrabble.   My ideal reader match for Make a Wish must love: Awkward meet cutes…

1–What is the title of your latest release? BREAKING ALL THE RULES 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? A woman mad as hell at the patriarchal rules holding her back. A much younger man willing to aid and abet her in breaking all those pesky rules so she can finally be who she wants to be. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? It was book 4 in my Credence, Colorado series so the setting was fixed. 4–Would you hang out with your heroine in real life? Hell yes! 5–What are three words that describe your hero? Hot, sexy, self-assured. 6–What’s something you learned while writing this book? How to perform a burn out in a car. 7–Do you edit as you draft or wait until you are totally done? I lightly edit what I’ve written the day before as I start each day but leave the first big major edit until the book is done. 8–What’s your favorite foodie indulgence? A degustation dinner complete with wine! 9–Describe your writing space/office! Usually messy and gets messier the longer a book takes to finish. It also has a sea view which makes my heart…

1–What is the title of your latest release? A GUIDE TO BEING JUST FRIENDS 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? N/A 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? As the third in the series, Wes needed to be where his brothers were. 4–Would you hang out with your heroine in real life? Yes, I would and I’d bribe her to make me yummy salads every day. 5–What are three words that describe your hero? Serious, Intelligent, Creative 6–What’s something you learned while writing this book? That I didn’t want the series to be over. 7–Do you edit as you draft or wait until you are totally done? Typically, I re read what I wrote the day before and then move forward with that day’s writing. 8–What’s your favorite foodie indulgence? At the moment, I’m experimenting with making my own granola. I like to mix it with lemon muffins, strawberries, and vanilla yogurt. But honestly, my favorite food is chocolate chip cookies. 9–Describe your writing space/office! The space designed specifically for my writing is beautiful. I have a wall of bookshelves, a desk built into a pretty little nook, my various covers on the…

1–What is the title of your latest release? EXES AND O’S 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? EXES AND O’S is about a romance book obsessed influencer who, after being inspired by her grandmother’s second chance love story, is determined to get one of her very own. She goes back through all of her exes in order to find out if her past may be in her future with a little help from her tattooed, firefighter roommate who doesn’t believe in love. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? Boston is where SET ON YOU (the first in the series) takes place. To be honest, I choose Boston because Chris Evans is from there (lol). 4–Would you hang out with your heroine in real life? I would absolutely love to hang out with Tara! I think we would be great friends and bond over all things romance. 5–What are three words that describe your hero? Broody, meticulous, loyal 6–What’s something you learned while writing this book? EXES AND O’S was very difficult for me to write. For some reason, it took me a long time to figure out the characters and the sequence…

1–What is the title of your latest release? THE BACK NINE (40s, Love, and Romance) 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? They were childhood best friends despite his elite status and her working girl roots. Now, he’s old D.C. politics meets Hollywood royalty, and she’s crawled her way into society. All curves and passion, Ford cannot resist his James, the girl with the silver eyes. In a bicoastal love affair, will this 40+ couple find a happily ever after? 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? When I decided Ford would come from a political family, the location chose me! Outside D.C., and of course, now Los Angeles for his new digs. 4–Would you hang out with your heroine in real life? For sure! She’s the perfect mix of smart, humble, cool, classic, and a fab sounding board. Her friend, Val, is lucky to have her! 5–What are three words that describe your hero? Looking better with age, so sexy… Intelligent. 3. Messy hair, don’t care. 6–What’s something you learned while writing this book? Redheads have more fun! Lol! Usually, the “bad girl” in my stories is the redhead. I have no idea…

1–What is the title of your latest release? THE RSVP, a forbidden office romance standalone 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? Smart, savvy 21-year-old good girl in Manhattan crushes hard on her father’s handsome business partner, ten years her senior, and makes a plan to seduce him for her birthday. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? This story has a New York City heart, so I always intended it to be based in Manhattan, with a Fifth Avenue meets art gallery vibe. 4–Would you hang out with your heroine in real life? Absolutely, we both love art and Broadway musicals! 5–What are three words that describe your hero? Broody, serious, devoted 6–What’s something you learned while writing this book? That I don’t have to wrap up the emotions in each chapter. In fact, the more I lean into the we can’t do this theme, the more the heart aches for them to give in. 7–Do you edit as you draft or wait until you are totally done? I edit the second I find a hole I need to stitch up! 8–What’s your favorite foodie indulgence? Sandwiches! I am a total sandwich monster!…