Rachel Runya Katz is a contemporary romance writer living in Seattle with her partner, her cat, and far too many houseplants. She has a PhD in biomedical engineering, which is minimally helpful for this endeavor. Her books center queer Jews of color and their layered lives of joy, sadness, and love.
Genres: Romance
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If Not You (2026)
Ellen O'Clover
"If Not You is an even more fabulous follow-up to an already incredible debut from Ellen O'Clover. I'm not sure what my favorite part of her writing is: maybe her mastery of metaphor, her characterization, the specificity about copywriting, the evocative imagery. Mattie and Campbell's world was as real as the one around me. O'Clover could write absolutely anything, and we're all so lucky she chooses to write about love."
Hopelessly Teavoted (2025)
(Hallowcross, book 1)
Audrey Goldberg Ruoff
"Whimsical, horny, and - despite its macabre premise - heartwarmingly optimistic, Hopelessly Teavoted is a thoroughly charming debut. Audrey Goldberg Ruoff is an exciting new voice in romance, and I can't wait to see what magical world she cooks up next."
Girl Next Door (2025)
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"Rachel Meredith wowed me with her debut. GIRL NEXT DOOR has a brilliant premise with absolutely excellent execution, and, perhaps more importantly, the perfect balance of heart and grit."
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