Jennifer Dugan is a writer, a geek, and a romantic. In addition to being a young adult novelist, she is also the writer/creator of two indie comics. She lives in upstate New York with her family, her dogs, and an evil cat that is no doubt planning to take over the world. Hot Dog Girl is her young adult debut. Learn more at JLDugan.com and on twitter @JL_Dugan.
Rani Choudhury Must Die (2024) Adiba Jaigirdar "RANI CHOURDHURY MUST DIE is a heartfelt love letter to girls in STEM, complete with the ultimate rivals-to-lovers romance. Clever, honest, and engaging-Jaigirdar's latest is not to be missed."
Hearts Still Beating (2024) Brooke Archer "This stunning debut will rip your heart out... and eat it. A gut punch of a romance set in an immersive post-apocalyptic backdrop, Hearts Still Beating will sink its teeth into you and never let you go."
Lose You to Find Me (2023) Erik J Brown "Lose You to Find Me is a can't-be-missed, read-in-one-sitting, absolutely unputdownable story about following your dreams while finding yourself. Full of banter, butterflies, and just the right amount of awkwardness, this coming-of-age story is truly a chef's kiss."
Out of Character (2023) Jenna Miller "Heartfelt and honest, Miller's Out of Character is a perfect love letter to online fan communities. Miller expertly weaves a wonderfully body positive tale of a girl navigating the choppy waters of adolescence and first love that is sure to leave readers smiling long after the book ends."
Accomplished (2022) (Georgie Darcy, book 1) Amanda Quain "An incredible debut and hilariously heartwarming addition to the Pride & Prejudice canon."
A Little Bit Country (2022) Brian D Kennedy "Equal parts emotional, earnest, and entertaining, A LITTLE BIT COUNTRY made my heart sing from the very first line. Emmett and Luke's joyful, tender story left me swooning, while Kennedy's lyrical writing captured the beauty and humor perfectly on every page. This impressive debut should be moved to the top of everyone's TBR immediately!"
The One True Me and You (2022) Remi K England "Full of love and hope, and geeky to its core, THE ONE TRUE ME AND YOU is an incredible story of self-discovery and acceptance. England has crafted a story so relatable and real, it should be on everyone's must-read list."
The Coldest Touch (2021) Isabel Sterling "Sterling raises the bar with this wonderfully sapphic paranormal romance! Both thrilling and heartfelt, The Coldest Touch is a brilliant addition to the world of vampire lit, sure to leave readers thirsty for more."
Lucky Girl (2021) Jamie Pacton "With a fresh take on the many forms of love and grief, Pacton brings readers a unique dramedy about a girl and her lotto ticket."
It Goes Like This (2021) Miel Moreland "Moreland's writing instantly pulled me in, seamlessly weaving together multiple points of view to tell a rich, gripping story full of heartbreak and joy. A spectacular debut about queer love, life, and friendship, It Goes Like This is a song I never wanted to end."
Cool for the Summer (2021) Dahlia Adler "dler captures the radiance and joy of summer love and perfectly mixes itwith all of the longing and wonder that comes after. Filled with nuanceand charm, and queer girls you can't help but root for, Cool for the Summer will leave readers grinning long after they finish."
This is How We Fly (2020) Anna Meriano "Meriano adeptly weaves questions of identity, friendship and family into this delightful summer tale about the thrilling world of club Quidditch. At times both hilarious and heartbreaking, this incredible story is sure to leave you flying high."
