Penelope Douglas is a New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling romance author whose books have been translated into twenty languages. As a child, Douglas was shy and quiet, afraid of making mistakes or causing ripples. They were afraid of being disliked or abandoned. Eventually, though, they realized that they didn’t want … Read more
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably binge-watched all episodes of the steamy Netflix series Bridgerton, or you’ve least heard your friends swooning over it. If you’re like me and can’t read the books once you’ve seen the show or movie version, I have great news for you. Julia Quinn, the best-selling author … Read more
Helen Hardt is a #1 New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling romance author. A prolific writer whose novels feature likable characters that span from girl-next-door types to billionaires, almost all of her novels are written into longer sets and series. If you are looking for some sizzle between the pages, but … Read more
Picture this: You’re backstage at a concert, with a perfect view of the band, the screaming fans, and of course, the super hot lead singer. You can’t believe it’s happening, but here you are. When the set ends and the lights go up, the band heads off the stage one by one. They pass by, … Read more
The Upside of Falling is what happens when the high-school need to fit in clashes with that irresistible pull of young love. This is why Young Adult Romance is so fun to read. For teens, it gives them a story they can relate to, and the understanding that as complicated as growing up and falling … Read more
Since its publication, Me Before You has been adored by romance readers all over the world. And it’s no wonder. There is something about the young, directionless Louisa and the bitter, injured Will – and the idea that they can somehow save each other–that we as readers can’t get enough of. This is, after all, … Read more
“Whatever you’ve heard about Caraval, it doesn’t compare to the reality. It’s more than just a game or performance. It’s the closest you’ll ever find yourself to magic in this world.” Let’s face it: most of us would love to be swept out of our humdrum daily existence into a world of magic, adventure, and–ahem–steamy … Read more
If you’ve read the Divergent series cover to cover, and have watched the movies to death but still crave another YA, dystopian fix, this article has you covered! Divergent is a book series that along with The Hunger Games and Twilight defined the YA obsession of the late 2000s and 2010s, particularly in the realm … Read more