Books

Mental health representation in romance shows its readers that their diagnoses makes them no less worthy of love in all its forms and that is an incredibly comforting and powerful message.

"I wanted to remind myself of the power we all have to rewrite our happy endings."

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This post was written by Simone Solani, author of Cross the Line. Music plays a massive role in my writing process. Most days, I can’t sit down and start working on a project until I’ve listened to a few songs that put me in the right…

"These stories are hopeful, joyful, steamy, emotionally tender, and compassionate, care taken to ensure they are nuanced, authentic, and positive in their representation"

Brimming scandalous secrets, furtive glances, clandestine rendezvous, high society hijinks and whirlwind romances, these historical romance books have everything a Bridgerton fan could want in a read and more. Bringing Down the Duke…

"I mean, a mysterious, mist-shrouded isle of magic ruled by powerful women? How could you not want to write about that?"

"Writing about an established sapphic couple who flee their lives to open a bookshop that serves tea was my escape. I wanted their happy ending. I wanted their cozy life."

"Every brain and every body is deserving of love exactly as it is."

"The assignment is not always about joy. We are no more obligated to write pure happiness than we are permitted to live it."