Julie Soto

2 months ago | entertainment-mag.com | Casey McQuiston |Alexis Daria |Julie Soto |Carley Fortune

Romance tropes tend to spark debate. Does “enemies to lovers” normalize bullying? Is “fake dating” overused? What’s hotter, “brother’s best friend” or “oops, there’s only one bed”? As a romance author, I try not to pick favorites. But as a reader, I will boldly claim “second-chance romance” as the elite trope. There’s just something so evolved about giving a lost love another shot. It’s adult! It suggests you’re open to growth, redemption and forgiveness.

Jul 19, 2024 | kirkusreviews.com | Julie Soto |Colleen Hoover |Abby Jimenez

This musical romance hits the right notes with sizzling flirtation and tension. Two talented musicians battle for professional recognition and against their increasing attraction. Gwen Jackson and Xander Thorne are talented performers with the Manhattan Pops Orchestra: She’s a violinist; he’s a cellist. When Gwen is hired to play the wedding of one of Xander’s friends, she’s stunned to realize that Xander has no clue who she is.

Dec 11, 2023 | likewise.com | Julie Soto |Hannah Grace |Sally Thorne |Jane Austen

Icebreakerby Hannah GraceLiked by 12.3KPixThis book is a perfect example of an enemies-to-lovers story. It's witty, funny, romantic and comes with just the right amount of spice. This page-turner is sure to get you out of your reading slump. To add a comment, download the Likewise app from your device's app store. PixAlthough not the usual 'spicy' romance book, Pride and Prejudice is a timeless classic enemies-to-lovers story with witty banter and slow-burn romance.

Sep 26, 2023 | hartselleenquirer.com | Rebekah Yancey |Julie Soto

“For Me Not”By Julie SotoAma Torres is one of the best wedding planners in her small town. Her success is because of the five strict rules she follows. No animals, no nightclub DJ’s, no DIYing, no gazebos and never find yourself alone with any of the groomsmen. Those five rules have kept many wedding disasters from happening before they ever started. However, none of those rules can prepare her for the celebrity wedding she just booked.

Aug 16, 2023 | powells.com | Julie Soto |Lauren Forsythe |Rachel Solomon |Bolu Babalola

This coming Saturday, August 19, is one of our all-time, absolute-favorite holidays: Bookstore Romance Day. This year, to celebrate, we asked one of our romance experts, bookseller Katherine M., to recommend some of her recent favorite reads that would pair well with whatever mood you’ve been finding yourself in, whether that’s streaming the most recent sad-times bop, moodily swiping left on Hinge, or thoroughly enjoying the latest blockbuster romp.