Chloe Liese writes inclusive romance because she believes everyone deserves a love story. Portraying underrepresented experiences, her romances embrace humor, heart, and heat, with a dash of nerdiness for good measure. She's an avid reader, lover of leggings, and can't eat enough mint chocolate ice cream. In early 2019 Chloe received the diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (formerly aligned with Asperger’s Syndrome). She is a vocal proponent and supporter of #OwnVoices writing to represent ASD and other marginalized voices.
The Truth According to Ember (2024) Danica Nava "Fresh, funny, and full of heart, The Truth According to Ember delivers a romantic comedy delight. Ember is lovable and laugh-out-loud hilarious, and her journey as she learns to lean into the support of her community, discovers unconditional love, and embraces the power of telling her truth, is wonderfully touching. This is a romance I won't soon forget."
Wish You Weren't Here (2024) Erin Baldwin "Oh, my summer camp loving heart! Wish You Weren't Here is a delightful sapphic YA romance that perfectly captures the nostalgia and bittersweetness of growing up, the thrill and joy of falling in love as you embrace what lies ahead."
Rules for Second Chances (2024) Maggie North "Achingly tender, beautifully written, Rules for Second Chances is an unflinching marriage in crisis romance that hinges brilliantly on both humor and heart. An ode to neurodivergence, self-discovery, the work and wonder of vulnerable, intimate long term partnership, and the magic of making an authentic life with those we love."
Barely Even Friends (2024) Mae Bennett "Steamy, cozy, and hopeful, this is the perfect modern Beauty and the Beast retelling I've been waiting for!"
Cross the Line (2024) (Lights Out , book 1) Simone Soltani "Spicy and sweet, Cross the Line is an adorable brother's best friend sports romance that had me grinning from ear to ear!"
Last Call at the Local (2024) Sarah Grunder Ruiz "Last Call at the Local is a tender, healing hug of a book. Raine and Jack are two of the dearest characters I've ever met, and their affirming, compassionate love was a joy to read."
Fly with Me (2023) Andie Burke "Fly with Me took me on a deeply emotional journey. This touching sapphic romance champions the healing power of found family, facing your fears with compassion and patience, and surrounding yourself with people who see and love you just as you are. Perfect for fans of Alison Cochrun and Abby Jimenez!"
You, with a View (2023) Jessica Joyce "You, with a View is angsty, atmospheric perfection. While navigating grief's pain as well as its transformative power, this road trip romance is an unforgettable journey of tenderhearted healing, scorching chemistry, and divinely witty banter."
Something More (2023) Jackie Khalilieh "This is the best kind of YA romance, brimming with endearing adolescent awkwardness, bittersweet soul-searching, angsty emotions, and lovable, realistic characters. Something More is a warm, sweet, hope-filled portrayal of neurodivergence and coming of age that spoke deeply to my heart, as a grown woman who was once a confused, awkward (unbeknownst to her then) autistic girl, who's learned, just as Jessie does, to understand and love her neurodivergent self. I adored it."
Bear with Me Now (2023) Katie Shepard "Angsty, swoony, sharply written, and full of heart, Bear with Me Now is a deeply compassionate romance about finding love in the midst of profound struggles and vulnerabilities, discovering the gift of entrusting all of yourself to a worthy someone to love and be loved by in return."
Something Wild & Wonderful (2023) (Nashville Love, book 2) Anita Kelly "Something Wild & Wonderful is my favorite kind of romance, a tender, achingly beautiful journey of love and healing--harrowing passages through grief, thrilling ascents of growth, that glorious vista of recognition that these two people are exactly where they're supposed to be, exactly as they are, learning to love themselves, to love another, to let themselves be loved, too."
Kiss Her Once for Me (2022) Alison Cochrun "Kiss Her Once for Me is a gift of a story. Capturing the festive charm and nostalgia of the season, the fresh-fallen-snow wonder of falling head over heels, this holiday romance also reminds us that giving and receiving love can be as tangled as a knot of Christmas lights, yet with patience and perseverance, finally unwound, no less beautiful, the glowing joy we all deserve."
Just Like Magic (2022) Sarah Hogle "This gloriously zany holiday rom-com completely stole my heart. Sarah Hogle's Just Like Magic is hilarious, topsy-turvy antics wrapped around a heartfelt, touching gift - a reflection on the bittersweet, delightful, unexpected ways we can encounter hope, healing, and head-over-heels love."
When in Rome (2022) (When in Rome , book 1) Sarah Adams "My Audrey Hepburn-loving heart is so happy! When in Rome is a delectable romance, sweet and satisfying as a slice of warm apple pie."
Love in the Time of Serial Killers (2022) Alicia Thompson "Smart, clever, and slow-burn steamy, Love in the Time of Serial Killers is a fresh, lovable rom-com that tackles facing our fear of not only the worst life can bring but the very best and being brave enough to take a chance on love."
A Brush with Love (2022) Mazey Eddings "Tenderly written and oh-so-sexy, A Brush with Love brims with emotional depth, whip-smart banter, and sizzling chemistry. This OwnVoices romantic comedy completely stole my heart."
Weather Girl (2022) Rachel Lynn Solomon "As slow-burn hot as it is achingly heartfelt, Weather Girl reminds us that we deserve to love and be loved for who we truly are, rain or shine."
