Katie Naymon lives and writes in Stockholm, Sweden. Originally from Northeast Ohio, she got her BA in creative writing at Johns Hopkins University and her MFA in poetry from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Thank You for Remembering (2026) Emily Harding "I'm obsessed with everything Emily Harding writes. Marnie and Ben's love story is witty, life-affirming, and filled with fizzy chemistry and an immersive Boston setting that comes to life under Harding's deft hand. Thank You For Remembering is an unforgettable romance about destiny and everyday magic from one of the genre's cleverest voices."
Extracurricular (2026) Rachel Lynn Solomon "Playful, subtly subversive, tender and deep, Extracurricular is a masterclass in exploring the intersections of intimacy and power, all rendered in Rachel Lynn Solomon's gorgeous, generous, big-hearted voice. I stayed up all night completely engrossed in Ramona and Nick's deliciously sexy, hopeful love story - I am forever a student of the Rachel Lynn Solomon school of romance!"
They All Fall in Love at the End (2026) Haili Blassingame "You know how people sometimes say Sally Rooney is writing what will be the first millennial classics? I think Haili Blassingame wrote a Gen Z/millennial cusp classic. I haven't been this excited by a book in ages. Incisive, raw, and relentlessly funny, Blassingame's superb debut cements her as an electric voice to watch and a sharp portraitist of Gen Z desire. They All Fall in Love in the End thrums with tactile, evocative prose, sexual tension, and smart social commentary. I laughed out loud so many times - I absolutely loved it."
Let's Not Go Overboard Here (2026) Erica Hendry "Side-splittingly funny, propulsive, and poignant, LET'S NOT GO OVERBOARD HERE is a big-hearted tribute to best friends, broken brains, self-acceptance, and life itself. You'll guffaw, gasp, and be in desperate need of whatever Erica Hendry writes next. I couldn't love this book more."
Have a Great Summer (2026) Francesca Cocchi "Francesca Cocchi's sparkling debut has everything: the joy of friendship, the hope of new beginnings, and a lush, living setting so vibrant I could feel the sand between my toes. I'll follow Cocchi to the Jersey Shore any time."
Sunk in Love (2026) Heather McBreen "Heather McBreen's gorgeous sophomore novel Sunk in Love simmers with angst, stolen glances, laugh-out-loud comedy, and delectable steam. Roslyn and Liam don't just find their way back to each other - they earn it - and in McBreen's generous, empathetic hands, the result is a marriage-in-crisis romance that's equal parts delicious and gut-wrenching. You'll want to drown in this."
Secret Nights and Northern Lights (2025) Megan Oliver "A love letter to wanderlust and risk-taking, Secret Nights and Northern Lights is my favorite kind of second chance romance: simmering with tension, banter, and well-earned growth - with a gorgeous Nordic backdrop that had me itching to visit. If Iceland's tourism agency doesn't pay Megan, I'll sue."
Never Over (2025) Clare Gilmore "With crackling chemistry, pitch-perfect banter and one of the swooniest, most emotionally intelligent couples I've ever read, Never Over is a stunning meditation on passion, our own self narratives, and second chances. I loved every second of living in Paige and Liam's world. I'm a Clare Gilmore evangelist for life."
An Academic Affair (2025) (Literary Lovers, book 1) Jodi McAlister "This is the gold standard for academic rivals to lovers! Utterly immersive and filled with sharp, nerdy banter and long-time yearning, An Academic Affair is a delicious, steamy portrait of two people who make each other better in every way. I'm jealous of everyone who gets to read this for the first time - I wanted to stay in Sadie and Jonah's world forever."
