Romantic Friction

Lori Gold is the author of KISS, MARRY, KILL (Harper/Park Row, 2026) and the NPR Book of the Day and Zibby Media Summer Read pick ROMANTIC FRICTION (Harper/MIRA 2025). She is also the author of an adult historical and four novels for young adults (all under Lori Goldstein). She currently lives outside of Boston, where she fosters a writing community through her creative writing classes, book coaching, and writing retreats.

“Smart, funny, and unpredictable—Romantic Friction is a wild ride that kept me guessing until the end. Readers will love this irreverent, timely novel!”—Amy Tintera, New York Times bestselling author of Listen for the Lie “Sharply written and impossible to put down. Kept me squirming in my seat with the unrelenting real-ness of it all!”—Jesse Q. Sutanto, USA Today bestselling author of Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers “Witty, heartfelt, and delightful with a side-serve of AI drama and book-world insider gossip — what’s not to love about this book? Relatable characters, sharp writing, and emotional turbulence will make you laugh and cry.”—Sally Hepworth, New York Times bestselling author of Darling Girls“With prose that crackles and wit that leaps off the page, Romantic Friction opens the curtain to an irreverent, hilarious, and yet decidedly loving behind-the-scenes look at the world of publishing. Lori is a writer readers will be thrilled to discover.”—Chandler Baker, New York Times bestselling author of Whisper NetworkNot since Elizabeth Peters’s Die for Love (1984) has there been such a hilarious insider’s take on the world of publishing as Sofie and her closest cadre of author friends plot an Ocean’s Eight-style takedown of her literary nemesis.”—Booklist“A singularly original, no-holds-barred exploration of art, life, and everything in between. What happens when publishing, art, and technology intersect? In Lori Gold's clever and hilarious Romantic Friction, a whole lot of hijinks that will have readers laughing out loud--and contemplating deeper truths about artistic integrity, female friendship, and beyond. You won't want to miss this dynamic, unapologetic, highly entertaining book.” —Laurie Elizabeth Flynn, USA Today bestselling author of Till Death Do Us Part“A fun romp through the book world, which is full of humor, hijinks, and envy.”—Catherine Mack, USA Today bestselling author of Every Time I Go on Vacation, Someone Dies “Romantic Friction is a delightful romp that will be catnip for writers and book lovers alike. Lori Gold takes affectionate aim at the publishing industry with sly humor, fun twists, and plenty of hijinks.”—Laura Hankin, author of One-Star Romance“When the literary world and AI collides, laughable drama ensues. Romantic Friction is a devilishly fun look inside the publishing industry. Gold seamlessly blends heart and wit with a timely dose of reality.”—Dana Elmendorf, author of In the Hour of Crows