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Rachel Lynn Solomon

Rachel Lynn Solomon is a Pacific Northwest native who loves rainy days, tap dancing, red lipstick, and new wave music. Her debut contemporary YA novel, You'll Miss Me When I'm Gone, is out now from Simon & Schuster/Simon Pulse. Her second book, Our Year of Maybe, is slated for early 2019.

Rachel has written for newspapers, produced a radio show that aired in the middle of the night, and worked for NPR, and she currently works in education. Rachel lives in Seattle with her boyfriend and tiny dog. She's represented by Laura Bradford of Bradford Literary Agency.

Genres: Young Adult Romance, Romance, Young Adult Fantasy

New and upcoming books

July 2026

Extracurricular

Series

Today Tonight Tomorrow
1. Today Tonight Tomorrow (2020)
2. Past Present Future (2024)

Novels

   You'll Miss Me When I'm Gone (2018)
   Our Year of Maybe (2019)
   The Ex Talk (2021)
   We Can't Keep Meeting Like This (2021)
   Weather Girl (2022)
   See You Yesterday (2022)
   Business or Pleasure (2023)
   What Happens in Amsterdam (2025)
   Extracurricular (2026)

Books containing stories by Rachel Lynn Solomon

It's a Whole Spiel (2019)
Love, Latkes, and Other Jewish Stories
edited by
Katherine Locke and Laura Silverman

Rachel Lynn Solomon recommends

Sunk in Love (2026)
Heather McBreen
"Soul-nourishing, red-hot, and fiercely intimate. Sunk in Love features a marriage in peril with realistic, heart-crushing obstacles and a gorgeously earned HEA - a seemingly impossible feat to pull off, and yet it feels utterly flawless. Heather McBreen has a forever fan in me."

The Heartbreak Hotel (2025)
Ellen O'Clover
"The Heartbreak Hotel is the kind of romance that wraps you up in tenderness and renews your sense of hope. Ellen O'Clover's writing is both dreamy and precise, filled with gorgeous yearning and profound, heart-clutching empathy. You'll never be happier to cry."

For the Record (2025)
Emma Lord
"A breezy, beachy read filled with lovable characters and a simmering slow burn. With plentiful laughs and Emma Lord's trademark charm, The Break-Up Pact is a new romance favourite. I'm not sure what I'm craving more - Levi Shaw or one of June's scones."

Never Been Shipped (2025)
Alicia Thompson
"This book changed me on a molecular level. The friends-to-lovers tension is absolutely sublime, with a yearning so soul-deep, it's crushing to imagine these characters spending a single second of their lives with anyone else. This isn't just Alicia Thompson at her very best, although it certainly is - it's everything that makes the romance genre great. Vivid and wise and deeply intoxicating, Never Been Shipped is one of my new favorite books of all time."

Left of Forever (2025)
(Spunes, book 2)
Tarah DeWitt
"A uniquely immersive love story, with writing that's both stunningly lyrical and side-splittingly hilarious. I've never read a romance like this before, one so intimate and lived-in, with characters who grab your heart on page one and never let go. Tarah DeWitt is a master of emotion. You'll never look at ice cream the same way again."

Love and Other Conspiracies (2024)
Mallory Marlowe
"Delightfully offbeat and achingly tender, with a refreshing sense of humor that ties together the romantic and the absurd. This debut is a gem, and Mallory Marlowe is a standout new voice in romance."

Time and Time Again (2024)
Chatham Greenfield
"Chatham Greenfield's insightful, witty voice perfectly captures the chaos of being seventeen. These characters are impossible not to love--I could have easily spent many more August 6ths with them! An endearing, romantic, wonderfully time-bendy debut about how it feels to be seen for exactly who you are."

I Wish You Would (2024)
Eva Des Lauriers
"Eva Des Lauriers' writing brims with fragile, hopeful beauty-the way I ached for these characters and their huge, complicated hearts as they reveal their truest selves over the course of a single life-changing day. One of the best YA novels I've read in a long time."

The Prospects (2024)
KT Hoffman
"This book is optimism and grit, dedication and unbridled joy. I fell in love with baseball, Gene and Luis, and the earnest beauty of KT Hoffman's writing. An absolute delight."

Cancelled (2024)
Farrah Penn
"I'm head-over-heels obsessed. With nods to Easy A and Saved!, Cancelled reads like all your favorite teen movies: razor-sharp banter, an adorable love interest, and an understanding of human nature that leaves you optimistic about the future. Farrah Penn has a phenomenal, relatable, effortlessly witty voice."

We Got the Beat (2024)
Jenna Miller
"Endearing, relatable, and bursting with charm. I can always count on Jenna Miller for nerdy, big-hearted characters simply trying their best. A queer enemies-to-lovers romance that made me wistful for my own student journalism days."

I Hope This Doesn't Find You (2024)
(I Hope This Doesn't Find You, book 1)
Ann Liang
"Poignant, charming, and threaded with undeniable tenderness. The fake dating delivers both epic swoons and profoundly heart-melting moments, and Eliza's journey from self-contained to self-assured is beautifully empowering. I can't wait to read more from Ann Liang."

Hannah Tate, Beyond Repair (2024)
Laura Piper Lee
"An utterly charming romance that feels both refreshing and cozy, starring a single mom and eccentric family unlike any I've read before. Laura Piper Lee has such an electric, laugh-out-loud voice, deftly balancing humor and tenderness with some excellent steam. How can I get Hannah Tate to redesign my house?"

Stay with My Heart (2024)
Tashie Bhuiyan
"I'm completely heart-eyed over this book. With a voice that blends pitch-perfect humor and tremendous compassion, Counting Down With You is an ode to anyone who's dreamed of a path different from the one carved out for them. A lovely, romantic debut that shimmers with hope."

That's Not My Name (2023)
Megan Lally
"A gripping, emotional page-turner with an undeniable tenderness at its center. Megan Lally's writing is sharp and wholly immersive, with a keen eye for detail and a sly sense of humor. This book will leave you breathless."

Check & Mate (2023)
Ali Hazelwood
"Ali Hazelwood brings her signature wit to YA and the result is nothing short of delightful! Check & Mate stole my heart from the first page -- it's at once an irresistible romance, compelling character study, and fascinating peek into the world of chess. I couldn't put it down!"

The Predictable Heartbreaks of Imogen Finch (2023)
Jacqueline Firkins
"Jacqueline Firkins is an author to watch."

Thank You for Sharing (2023)
Rachel Runya Katz
"This book wrapped a fist around my heart and refused to let go. Gorgeously written, with two magnetic leads, an irresistible group of friends, and a warmth that radiates from every page. Rachel Runya Katz is a true talent."

You, Again (2023)
(Dial Delights)
Kate Goldbeck
"You, Again reads like a modern rom-com classic in the making, and Kate Goldbeck is my newest auto-buy author - what a voice! I've never read anything like it. This book is raw and sexy and radically vulnerable, and I'm already desperately missing Ari and Josh."

The Art of Scandal (2023)
Regina Black
"A seductive, sweltering debut. Regina Black crafts such decadent tension between her characters and their opposing worlds, each word chosen for maximum impact. Achingly raw and beautifully messy - this book is a work of art."

You, with a View (2023)
Jessica Joyce
"Stunningly heartfelt and sexy beyond words. Jessica Joyce writes with a deeply empathetic pen, drawing each character with profound tenderness and crafting the perfect amount of rivals-to-reluctant-road-trip-companions-to-lovers tension - incidentally, my new favorite trope. I want to live inside this book."

The Prince & the Apocalypse (2023)
(Prince & the Apocalypse, book 1)
Kara McDowell
"This book is just pure fun, romance and action swirled together in one wild, adrenaline-fueled package. Kara McDowell excels at crafting comedic moments, lovable characters, and life-or-death tension. A royally perfect romp!"

Sizzle Reel (2023)
Carlyn Greenwald
"A charming, sharply observed, and wholly immersive debut. Sometimes you read a book and know from the very beginning that it's going to leave a mark on you, and I felt that so deeply with Sizzle Reel. This vibrant, sun-drenched romantic comedy is both an irresistible love story and a riveting exploration of Hollywood dynamics, with a voice that shimmers on every page. Carlyn Greenwald has a permanent place on my favorites shelf."

Hot Dutch Daydream (2023)
Kristy Boyce
"Hot Dutch Daydream will have you frantically googling flights to Amsterdam. I adored this sweet romance, starring a prickly but lovable protagonist and a hero with big golden retriever energy. Kristy Boyce's writing is breezy and upbeat, full of empathy and humor - I grinned my way through the whole book."

Something Wild & Wonderful (2023)
(Nashville Love, book 2)
Anita Kelly
"Sweet and sexy and wholly delicious. I'm head over heels for these two delightful disasters--three if you count Dahlia's magnificent hair as a separate character. Anita Kelly writes with tremendous warmth and care, and these pages shine with joy."

When You Wish Upon a Lantern (2023)
Gloria Chao
"One of my favorite voices in YA - fresh, fun, and utterly distinctive. This book truly shines, filled with lovable characters, hilarious hijinks, and the most luminous kind of hope."

The Neighbor Favor (2023)
(Greene Sisters, book 1)
Kristina Forest
"Warm, witty and deeply . . . It's impossible not to smile while reading this book!"

For Twice In My Life (2023)
Annette Christie
"For Twice in My Life is a timeless, enchanting love story. Annette Christie's writing is easy to fall for, brimming with wit and gentle compassion. This book completely swept me away!"

Two Wrongs Make a Right (2022)
(Wilmot Sisters, book 1)
Chloe Liese
"These two wrongs are so very right for each other. Equal parts smart and steamy, with razor-sharp wit and an elegant, playful rhythm that would make Shakespeare proud. There's no warmer hug than a Chloe Liese book."

Eight Nights of Flirting (2022)
(Golden Doors, book 2)
Hannah Reynolds
"A cozy enemies-to-lovers delight! Eight Nights of Flirting is the perfect rom-com for winter - or any time you need a little extra warmth. Beautifully written, with dynamic, relatable characters who burrowed right into my heart."

Seoulmates (2022)
Susan Lee
"A pitch-perfect romance with relatable, occasionally messy characters, heartfelt swoons, and so many laugh-out-loud moments."

The Make-Up Test (2022)
Jenny L Howe
"This second-chance romance is cozier than one of Colin's cardigans and lovelier than a crisp autumn day. I didn't know how badly I needed a sexy Scrabble scene in my life, and now I know I'd have been incomplete without one! With clever writing that makes her grad school rivals simmer and spark on the page, Jenny Howe has crafted a love story that feels not just swoony and heart-stirring, but achingly, breathtakingly real."

Scandalized (2022)
Ivy Owens
"A frothy, seductive escape with two characters who are impossible not to love. Gigi and Alec's chemistry positively burns up these pages - I'm still fanning myself!"

Mr. Perfect on Paper (2022)
Jean Meltzer
"A luminous celebration of all types of love."

Bend Toward the Sun (2022)
Jen Devon
"This is a book to be savored. Bend Toward the Sun is a lushly drawn portrait of two people with a magnetic, soul-deep connection, wrapped up in a gorgeous story of hope and healing. It's the kind of romance that made me fall in love with the genre all over again-and I never wanted it to end. Consider me a Jen Devon fan for life."

A Disaster in Three Acts (2022)
Kelsey Rodkey
"It's rare that a YA novel so effortlessly transports me back to high school, and A Disaster in Three Acts did it instantly. A perfect balance of humor and heartbreak, filled with crackling romantic tension, vividly drawn characters, and a tender emotional core. This is a book bursting with love."

The Charmed List (2022)
Julie Abe
"A delightfully sweet escape. This magical enemies-to-lovers romance made me grin and tugged at my heart--I'm thoroughly charmed!"

How to Fake It in Hollywood (2022)
Ava Wilder
"This empathetic, sexy, utterly radiant book has my whole heart. With their red-hot chemistry, Grey and Ethan are easy to root for, both as a couple and as two creatives navigating rough patches in their careers. How to Fake It in Hollywood is the real deal."

You, Me, and Our Heartstrings (2022)
Melissa See
"With a charming, unforettable vioce, You, Me, and Our Heartstringsis an ode to big dreams, first love, and the people who believe in us even when we don't beleive in ourselves."

Some Mistakes Were Made (2022)
Kristin Dwyer
"Gorgeously romantic and compulsively readable. Some Mistakes Were Made and these flawed, unforgettable characters wrecked my heart and then repaired it, filling the cracks with hope and possibility. A captivating story of first love, first heartbreak, and the delicate beauty of second chances."

Set on You (2022)
(Influencer, book 1)
Amy Lea
"Set on You is the best kind of workout: one that ups your heart rate with its swoony hero, makes you sweat with its slow-burn tension, and leaves you satisfied with its themes of empowerment and self-acceptance. With a fresh, hilarious voice and a deeply relatable protagonist, this romantic comedy is enemies-to-lovers gold."

Never Been Kissed (2022)
(Boy Meets Boy, book 1)
Timothy Janovsky
"An effervescent debut with an earnest heartbeat. Never Been Kissed blends a tender love story with cinematic nostalgia, full of pop culture references and unforgettable characters. I want to climb inside this book and see a movie at Wiley's -- but because I sadly cannot, I'll settle for more clever, joyful romcoms by Timothy Janovsky."

Love from Scratch (2022)
Kaitlyn Hill
"A sweet and savory delight. From the crackling rivals-to-lovers tension to the pitch-perfect Seattle setting to the mouthwatering descriptions of food--I devoured it all. Kaitlyn Hill is a bold, exuberant new voice in YA."

Funny You Should Ask (2022)
Elissa Sussman
"Funny You Should Ask is the kind of fascinating, intimate character study that feels like reading about real people. A breezy, addictive romance--I couldn't put it down!"

Fool Me Once (2022)
(Fool Me Once , book 1)
Ashley Winstead
"A hilariously sharp-tongued romance with an unforgettable, unapologetic heroine. Fool Me Once is a breath of fresh air!"

Sadie on a Plate (2022)
Amanda Elliot
"Sadie on a Plate reads like the ultimate cooking show comfort-watch - with the added spice of a forbidden romance. A delicious love story and heartfelt ode to Jewish cuisine."

Mr. Wrong Number (2022)
(Mr. Wrong Number, book 1)
Lynn Painter
"This book is an absolute blast, a classic rom-com setup with a modern twist. Lynn Painter's clever, charming voice sparkles on every page."

A Brush with Love (2022)
Mazey Eddings
"I'm obsessed with this book, and I fully intend to never stop yelling about it. With a shimmering voice and razor-sharp wit, Mazey Eddings has crafted a contemporary romance masterpiece that made me want to hug my dentist. There is an extraordinary amount of empathy in these pages: Harper and Dan are so lovably flawed, and Harper's mental health journey landed right in the center of my heart. The most intoxicating slow burn I've read in ages."

Being Mary Bennet (2022)
J C Peterson
"A witty, creative retelling packed with charming characters and hilarious antics. Being Mary Bennet filled my Austen-loving heart with so much joy!"

Lease on Love (2022)
Falon Ballard
"A hopeful, heartwarming debut. With a relatable disaster of a protagonist and an adorably nerdy hero, this opposites-attract, roommates-to-lovers romance is a true delight."

I'm So (Not) Over You (2022)
Kosoko Jackson
"A delightfully hilarious romp. Kosoko Jackson's writing zips along with an electric, playful energy, making Kian and Hudson impossible not to root for. It's been a while since a book made me laugh this much!"

Delilah Green Doesn't Care (2022)
(Bright Falls, book 1)
Ashley Herring Blake
"A truly exquisite romance about second chances, new beginnings, and the fragile joy of letting people in. I can't even count the number of gorgeous lines I highlighted. The setting, the scheming, the spice - Ashley Herring Blake paints every scene with a lyrical, tender brush. I'm wildly in love with this book."

All the Right Reasons (2022)
Bethany Mangle
"Bethany Mangle writes with a fresh, fun voice and an excellently deadpan sense of humor. All The Right Reasons made my Bachelor-loving heart very happy."

My Fine Fellow (2022)
Jennieke Cohen
"A charming historical romp and fitting tribute to My Fair Lady. With pitch-perfect prose and a sly, observant voice, Jennieke Cohen serves up a spectacularly unique rom-com confection. I absolutely loved it!"

Love, Lists, and Fancy Ships (2021)
Sarah Grunder Ruiz
"Charming and hopeful, with a tenderness that underscores every scene. I adored headstrong, secretly vulnerable Jo, her chaotic teenage nieces, and Hot Yacht Chef, all of them beautifully written, fully realized characters trying to make sense of their own heartbreak. This debut is utterly irresistible--the kind of book that's impossible not to hug to your chest after finishing."

The Donut Trap (2021)
Julie Tieu
"This book gave me extreme heart eyes. The Donut Trap explores the post-college doldrums in a real and refreshing way, with a cast of charming characters, a sharp sense of humor, and a romance sweeter than frosting. A delectable debut!"

The Shaadi Set-Up (2021)
Lillie Vale
"Charming as hell and wonderfully witty, The Shaadi Set-Up had me grinning, swooning, and sweating. Watching Rita and Milan torture each other is truly delicious, and the tension between them is so thick you'd need several buzzsaws to cut it. A pitch-perfect romantic comedy and a new all-time favorite."

Kneel (2021)
Candace Buford
"An utterly unforgettable book--one that makes you think, makes you angry, and most of all, makes you eager to demand change. With an honest, unflinching voice and imbued with moments of true tenderness, Kneel is realistic YA at its best."

The Charm Offensive (2021)
Alison Cochrun
"This book is my new obsession. As a longtime (and long-suffering) Bachelor fan, I grinned at all the winks to the franchise, cheered at the subversions of reality TV tropes, and grew faint as Dev and Charlie danced closer to embracing their true feelings—and even truer selves. Heart-stoppingly romantic and radiantly empathetic."

As If on Cue (2021)
Marisa Kanter
"As If on Cue is an absolute delight from beginning to end, one that Marisa Kanter infuses with so much musical theater joy. Natalie and Reid are impossible not to love, whether they’re at each other’s throats, slowly warming up to each other, or fighting their undeniable chemistry. The enemies-to-lovers romcom of my dreams."

How Moon Fuentez Fell in Love with the Universe (2021)
Raquel Vasquez Gilliland
"Breathlessly atmospheric, with a voice that grabs you on page one and doesn’t let go. A gorgeous, hopeful book about spirituality, sexuality, and self-acceptance. I fell in love with Moon falling in love."

Heartbreak for Hire (2021)
Sonia Hartl
"I loved every page of this refreshingly modern battle of the sexes. Heartbreak for Hire shimmers with whip-smart dialogue, pitch-perfect humor, and burn-you-up steam. Sonia Hartl is a fierce, fearless new voice in romance."

The Nature of Witches (2021)
Rachel Griffin
"The Nature of Witches is a love letter to the earth. This lush, atmospheric book charmed me with its magic system, captured my heart with its swoony romance, and stole my breath with its gorgeous words. I want to wallpaper my home with Rachel Griffin's sentences."

Love Scenes (2021)
Bridget Morrissey
"Love Scenes is pure joy from start to finish. With Hollywood antics, a simmering slow-burn romance, and a tremendous amount of humor and heart, this book makes even its most famous characters feel like friends. A love letter to the messy, wild, wonderful families who make us who we are."

The Intimacy Experiment (2021)
(Shameless , book 2)
Rosie Danan
"I could cry about how much I love Naomi and Ethan. Rosie Danan's writing brims with compassion and wit, and there's a tenderness that runs underneath everything--even when her characters are positive they're not falling for each other. A stunning, subversive romance that made me proud to be Jewish."

Heart on a Leash (2021)
(Hearts of Alaska, book 1)
Alanna Martin
"With two charming leads, three irresistible pups, and a small town unlike any I've read before, Heart on a Leash tugged at my emotions and warmed my soul. The perfect book to snuggle up with and savor."

Meet Me in Paradise (2021)
Libby Hubscher
"Both a romantic escape and an ode to sisterhood, Meet Me in Paradise made me swoon, laugh, and then sneaked up on me and made me cry. Marin and Sadie are the beating heart of this story--I adored them in all their wild, wonderful messiness. A radiantly hopeful book."

Float Plan (2021)
Trish Doller
"Float Plan had my heart from the first page. With lush, vibrant settings and characters I ached and swooned with, this book is both a romantic escape and a balm for the soul. I'm deeply in love with Anna and Keane."

Five Ways to Fall Out of Love (2021)
Emily Martin
"Five ways to fall in love with this book: the witty banter, complex characters, cute dogs, affirming friendships, and exhilarating, please-kiss-already romance. Aubrey is a deeply relatable protagonist, one who is allowed to make mistakes and learn from them. I devoured this smart, charming romantic comedy."

The Truth Project (2020)
Dante Medema
"A captivating, intricately woven story of identity, family, and how we're shaped by our surroundings. From small-town Alaska to gritty Seattle, Cordelia’s search for belonging brims with honesty and heartache. Each lovely word of this novel-in-verse wields a special kind of power."

Together We Caught Fire (2020)
Eva V Gibson
"With prose so striking that each dangerous, delectable sentence feels like a treat, TOGETHER WE CAUGHT FIRE is a book that doesn’t hold back. Even when the characters travel to their darkest places, there is an undeniable spark of light, of hope, at the center. I loved this gritty, bold debut."

When the Truth Unravels (2019)
Ruthanne Snow
"The four girls at the center of When The Truth Unravels are prickly, complicated, and headstrong--and I adored all of them. RuthAnne Snow's debut takes a quintessential high school experience--prom--and fills it with detours and secrets that make it impossible to put down. Across two timelines and multiple POVs, Snow paints an authentic, sensitive picture of depression and shows us how friendship is a delicate but resilient thing. I wish I could hand this to every teen girl trying her best and fearing she isn't enough. (She is.)"

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