Breakout Debut Romance Authors to Watch Right Now

Skylar has lived her entire life with chronic pain and now dedicates her time to running an online support group for people in similar circumstances. Pike, the hot new guy, can't help but be a distraction. When a chaotic night in the group forces her to pose as his girlfriend, she reluctantly agrees. and that's how she finds out that Pike is a former Olympic snowboarder with a playboy past.

The paparazzi are fascinated by his new "girlfriend" and Skyler agrees to go along with the ruse. Pike's a lot of fun, but dating while disabled comes with a heap of challenges, even without the attention of the world's press on your doorstep!

16-year-old Ellie hates beach volleyball summer camp. She was supposed to attend with her boyfriend, but then he dumped her right before it began. Now, she's struggling to cope until she's paired up with Sierra, a volleyball prodigy with an enigmatic image who is proving to be the ideal distraction.

Ellie's determined to get her boyfriend back, but as the Summer passes, the more time she spends with Sierra, the more she realizes that what she's been looking for all this time is right in front of her.

Ana Movilian is a workaholic author and book influencer who is forever trying to prove herself. Her upcoming book tour is the perfect chance to show the world (and her disapproving family) that she made the right call quitting med school to pursue this path. But then her publicist drops out and is replaced by Ryan Grant, the uber-serious jerk who only cares about "real" literature. He's the last person who should be promoting her work, and now she's stuck with him for a two-week cross-country trip. How could things get any worse? Well, how about adding some undeniable chemistry and forced proximity shenanigans? 

Leo Chambers is a rising tennis star who is determined to win the US Open before he turns 30. He's got one year left to make it happen, but he's struggling to get in fighting shape. He's clashing with his coach (who is also his dad), he's struggling with being in the closet, and he's still unsure of how to take on his longtime nemesis, the gorgeous and seemingly unbeatable Gabe Montoya.

Leo’s other obstacle is Sascha Volkov, a Russian legend who could destroy Leo's career if he found out about his sexuality. Things are going crazy, and that's before Gabe makes a shocking announcement that threatens to turn the entire sport upside down... 

Kit Davenport is desperate to avoid an arranged marriage and future in the House of Lords, so he does what any man would do and jumps on board the Deliverance, a galleon ship setting sail for the great unknown. But Kit's made a massive mistake: This is actually a pirate ship!

Captain Reggie Sharpe knows his newest recruit isn't well suited to this life, but how can he say no to someone so alluring? He’s ready to teach Kit the ways of piracy, and maybe the ways of love too. But as Kit’s past catches up with him, he’ll have to decide who he truly wants to be: a gentleman or a pirate?

In the ring, Asher Ross and Caleb Knight are sworn enemies. It's not an act for the wrestling circuit either. They do not get along. When Asher finally gets drafted to Global Elite Wrestling’s main roster and is thrown into a feud with Caleb for the World Championship title, he’s hell-bent on making Caleb’s life a living nightmare. But you can only spend so long trading barbs and training body slams before the chemistry begins to feel all too real.

Now, hate has turned to love, and Caleb and Asher must hide their romance from the world lest it kill their careers.