Ava Wilder is a contemporary romance writer. After spending most of her life bouncing all over the East Coast, she currently lives in Oklahoma City with her fiancé and their toothless cat. How to Fake It in Hollywood is her first novel. No one is more surprised than she is that her lifelong obsession with pop culture actually led to something useful.
Daddy Issues (2025) Kate Goldbeck "I didn't think it was possible to be more obsessed with Kate Goldbeck than I already am, but Daddy Issues proved me wrong. This book is a romance writing masterclass - I laughed, cried, and ached for their happily ever after. Sam and Nick's love story is complex, tender, and painfully real, and I would've happily gobbled up another thousand pages of their journey together."
For the Record (2025) Emma Lord "Drenched in small-town beachside charm, The Break-Up Pact is both a banter-filled fake dating romp and a poignant meditation on what it takes to shake off the expectations, hurt, and mistakes of the past. With chemistry that's as real as it comes, Levi and June are a couple worth falling for."
You Between the Lines (2025) Katie Naymon "YOU BETWEEN THE LINES marks the debut of a stunning new voice in romance. I was captivated by Katie Naymon's tender, lyrical prose, and my heart ached-in the best way possible-through every page of Will and Leigh's journey to embrace the messy vulnerability of both love and art. I eagerly await whatever Naymon does next!"
One on One (2024) Jamie Harrow "Even readers who don't know a foul ball from a free throw will fall in love with One on One. Jamie Harrow's witty, assured voice led me on a journey that is both swoony and full of hard-won emotional growth, and her well-crafted characters had me rooting for them from the first page. This is an absolute winner!"
The Most Famous Girl in the World (2024) Iman Hariri-Kia "The Most Famous Girl in the World is a razor-sharp satire, twisty mystery, and smoking hot romp all wrapped up in one compulsively readable package. I devoured it!"
Barely Even Friends (2024) Mae Bennett "A delightful modern spin on Beauty and the Beast in this steamy, funny, and completely enchanting debut."
Till There Was You (2024) Lindsay Hameroff "A deeply satisfying star-crossed celebrity romance, skillfully balancing butterfly-inducing fantasy and heart-squeezing emotional honesty."
The Partner Plot (2024) (Greene Sisters, book 2) Kristina Forest "The Partner Plot is everything I'm looking for in a romance. Violet and Xavier's swoon-worthy second chance journey stole my heart - a chemistry-filled and thoroughly satisfying exploration of what it takes to turn first love into forever love. I'll read anything Kristina Forest writes!"
Naina Kumar "Stuffed to the brim with emotion, chemistry, and all the best microtropes."
Love Interest (2023) Clare Gilmore "Love Interest perfectly captures the thrill of those first few post-college years; the excitement and fear of casting off what's expected of you in favor of what you actually want, and the exhilaration of falling head-over-heels for the last person you'd expect. This book charmed and delighted me from beginning to end!"
Thank You for Sharing (2023) Rachel Runya Katz "I can't wait for everyone to fall head-over-heels for Thank You For Sharing. Rachel Runya Katz has a sparkling, singular voice: witty, observant, razor-sharp and devastatingly tender. I treasured every moment I spent with Daniel, Liyah, and the rest of the vivid, complex supporting cast. This book is a gift."
The Roommate Pact (2023) Allison Ashley "Allison Ashley's signature wit and charm shine through every page of The Roommate Pact. Graham and Claire's journey had me laughing, crying, and literally hand-on-heart swooning."
The Deja Glitch (2023) Holly James "I was instantly hooked by Holly James's unique subversion of the time loop trope. Gemma and Jack's whirlwind twenty-four-hour love story had me rooting for them from the beginning, and truly believing in them by the end. The perfect summer read!"
You, with a View (2023) Jessica Joyce "You, with a View is the total package: swoony, sexy, funny, and profoundly moving. Noelle and Theo's irresistible chemistry had me tearing through the pages, and the depth and beauty of Jessica Joyce's writing lingered with me long after I finished. This is a book that nestles deep into your heart and stays there."
Business or Pleasure (2023) Rachel Lynn Solomon "Rachel Lynn Solomon has a gift for looking directly into my soul and somehow giving me exactly the book I needed. Business or Pleasure is a perfect encapsulation of everything I love about Solomon's writing: depth, vulnerability, and thoughtfulness, topped off with laugh-out-loud banter and smoking hot (and in this case, hard-won) chemistry."
Once More with Feeling (2023) Elissa Sussman "Once More with Feeling is the angsty, sexy backstage romance of my dreams. Elissa Sussman elegantly weaves the threads of past and present into a love story that's impossible to put down."
Mrs. Nash's Ashes (2023) Sarah Adler "Brilliantly constructed and full of unforgettable characters, Mrs. Nash's Ashes is an unequivocal delight. Sarah Adler's witty, idiosyncratic voice grabbed me from the first page, and as soon as I finished I was tempted to start all over again. Fans of Emily Henry and Sarah Hogle, you've found your newest obsession."
The Boyfriend Candidate (2023) (Fool Me Once , book 2) Ashley Winstead "I devoured The Boyfriend Candidate in one sitting. Ashley Winstead effortlessly creates characters that are both flawed and lovable, and a romance that feels both heightened and real--plotted and paced like the master she is."
The Plus One (2023) Mazey Eddings "I don't know how she does it, but somehow every book Mazey Eddings writes becomes my new favorite. It's impossible not to fall in love with Jude and Indira, both individually and as a couple. The Plus One is deliciously tropey, but also raw, honest, psychologically rich - and scorchingly hot."
Something Wild & Wonderful (2023) (Nashville Love, book 2) Anita Kelly "I can't get enough of Anita Kelly's writing. As I followed Ben and Alexei on their journey, I was enthralled by the palpable care and tenderness that went into both the tiniest details and the most sweeping emotions, creating a stunning romance that feels epic and intimate all at once. Something Wild & Wonderful made my heart ache in the best way possible."
Love and Other Scams (2023) Philip Ellis "I went into Love & Other Scams expecting a fun, witty, sharply-observed romp. Not only did it deliver on all fronts, but it also packs an emotional punch, with a pair of complex main characters I cared for deeply. This book stole my heart!"
Not the Plan (2023) Gia De Cadenet "A sexy and sensitive love story set against a backdrop of political intrigue, Not the Plan digs deep into the hard work (and subsequent reward) of letting down your walls and allowing yourself to be loved by the right person. I loved it!"
Just My Type (2023) Falon Ballard "Falon Ballard delivers a page-turning second-chance romance bursting with crackling banter and delightful characters, anchored by a layered, emotional, and sexy love story at the center. I couldn't put it down!"
The Fraud Squad (2023) Kyla Zhao "The Fraud Squad is a cinematic and engrossing peek into the world of Singapore's elite, as seen through the eyes of its ambitious heroine Samantha Song. As glamorous and page-turning as a glossy magazine, infused with sharp class critique, a vibrant cast of characters, and a poignant emotional core."
The Decoy Girlfriend (2022) Lillie Vale "I INHALED Lillie Vale's witty, sexy, and irresistible spin on fake dating in Hollywood. Taft and Freya's electric chemistry hooked me from their first meeting, and I swooned watching it evolve into a genuine, tender, soul-deep connection. A must-read for all fans of celebrity romance, sparkling narrative voice, and complex, lovable characters."
