Naina Kumar is a lawyer by day and a reader and writer of romance at night. She lives in Texas, close to her family whose antics provide endless inspiration. When she’s not writing, she enjoys taking her rowdy rescue dog on walks, rewatching Gilmore Girls on a loop, and shopping at HEB.
Any Trope But You (2025) Victoria Lavine "Heartfelt and warm, Any Trope but You is an absolute delight and a romance lover's dream! I fell for these characters and their soft-hearted love and care for one another. A beautiful love story and a reminder that we are all deserving of our own Happily Ever Afters!"
Just Our Luck (2025) Denise Williams "Just Our Luck is sweet and hot in equal measure, just like the best donuts! I adored Kieran and Sybil, and their scorching hot chemistry and tenderness with one another as they navigated their fake dating journey. I'll read anything Denise Williams writes!"
You Between the Lines (2025) Katie Naymon "Like the best poems, You Between the Lines is poignant, lyrical, and true. I thoroughly enjoyed Leigh and William and their rivalry, their pining, and their moody, crackling chemistry. The immersive, academic setting shines, as does Leigh's emotional growth and journey to be vulnerable in her art. An absolutely beautiful debut, and I can't wait to read what Katie Naymon writes next!"
There's Something About Mira (2025) Sonali Dev "Sonali Dev is a master of the craft, and every time I open up one of her novels, I know I'm in for something special! There's Something About Mira absolutely captured my heart, and Mira was a delight to root for. Her journey to uncover the truth - about the ring and herself - takes the reader on a gorgeous, layered exploration of family, self-discovery and acceptance, and love. Warm and brilliant, with Sonali Dev's trademark wit and lush prose, this is an absolute must-read!"
Wedding Dashers (2025) Heather McBreen "Wedding Dashers is road-trip romance at its best! A non-stop adventure filled with hilarious detours, scorching hot chemistry, witty banter, and emotional growth and self-discovery. I loved every second of Ada and Jack's journey!"
Earl Crush (2025) (Belvoir's Library Trilogy, book 2) Alexandra Vasti "I dare anyone to read this book and walk away without a crush on this Earl! Arthur Baird is the new definition of a pining, besotted hero, and his deep love and appreciation for Lydia Hope-Wallace's mind and courage had me swooning. Both a rollicking romp and the most tender of love stories, EARL CRUSH is sexy, kind, and full of adventure! Alexandra Vasti is an immense talent and I look forward to reading everything she writes until the end of time!"
One on One (2024) Jamie Harrow "One on One showcases the best of what the romance genre has to offer! I cheered for Annie and Ben as they peeled back their layers and allowed themselves to fall, and I was completely in awe of Harrow's ability to balance both humor and hard topics with care. Complete with an enchanting ensemble cast of friends and family, and tension that keeps you on the edge of your seat, this book is an engrossing, propulsive read and an absolutely stunning debut!"
Four Weekends and a Funeral (2024) Ellie Palmer "With a fresh and funny premise, electric wit and banter, and the best grumpy hero I've ever read, Ellie Palmer has created a perfect rom-com. Every moment of this story is filled with so much warmth and humor, and these characters feel like some of my dearest friends."
Barely Even Friends (2024) Mae Bennett "With a fresh spin on a tale as old as time, Barely Even Friends is the sexy, bantery contemporary retelling of my dreams. An incredible debut full of heat and heart and delicious enemies-to-lovers energy!"
