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Ellen O'Clover


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Ellen O’Clover writes stories about love, identity, and belonging for both teens and adults. She grew up in Ohio

and studied creative writing at the Johns Hopkins University before moving west to Colorado, where she lives in

a little green house under a giant aspen tree with her rocket scientist husband and two perfect bulldogs.
 


Genres: Young Adult Romance, Romance
 
New and upcoming books
September 2026

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If Not You
 
Novels
   Seven Percent of Ro Devereux (2023)
   The Someday Daughter (2024)
   The Heartbreak Hotel (2025)
   If Not You (2026)
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Ellen O'Clover recommends
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Sunk in Love (2026)
Heather McBreen
"A resonant, earnest look at what comes after happily-ever-after, Heather McBreen's sophomore novel is both deeply felt and sharply funny. The push and pull of Roslyn and Liam's love story is absolutely dripping with angst and yearning, all underscored by the deftly handled undercurrent of Roslyn's grief. Sunk in Love is a poignant story of two imperfect people learning to do their best for one another - and a beautiful reminder that the bravest thing we can be is hopeful. This book aches in all the best ways, and has a permanent spot on my favorites shelf."
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Donut Summer (2025)
Anita Kelly
"An absolute knockout of a debut. Penny's voice sparkles with wit, and the portrayal of her anxiety deftly balances honesty and humor to make readers feel not just seen, but cared for. This book so thoughtfully takes on the big, messy project of growing up: figuring out who you are, and then maybe changing your mind, and being loved for it - not in spite of it. A warm, well-crafted romance runs alongside a resonant reminder that when it comes to our goals there is so much value in the trying, no matter where we land in the end. Sure to be one of my favorite books of the year, Donut Summer is a gift to me and everyone who has the good fortune to read it."
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It's Not Me, It's You (2024)
Alex Light
"Set in the endearingly comedic world of Monte's Magic Castle, It's Not Me, It's You thoughtfully captures how it feels to be directionless and unsure at the outset of adulthood. Jackie's voice is funny and engaging, and I loved watching her progress from enemies to allies to much, much more with Wilson. Alex Light has gifted us a sweet coming-of-age romance about one girl's journey to chart her own course and figure out who she is - and what happens when we stop focusing on everyone else's stories to start writing our own."

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