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''Zyla and Kai''s journey is exciting, romantic, and completely transporting. It reminds me of Jenny Han, Stephanie Perkins, and the novels that made me first fall in love with YA romance'' Book Riot''s Best Books of 2022

A fresh new YA romance novel by Kristina Forest, Zyla & Kai is an epic star-crossed love story about first love and not just the will they, won''t they - but why can''t they?

Shy, bookish, and admittedly awkward, Lily Greene has always felt inadequate compared to the rest of her accomplished family, who strive for Black excellence.

She dreams of becoming a children's book editor, but she's been frustratingly stuck in the nonfiction division for years without a promotion in sight. Lily finds escapism in her correspondences with her favorite fantasy author, and what begins as two lonely people connecting over email turns into a tentative friendship and possibly something else Lily won't let herself entertain - until he ghosts her without a word.

Months later, Lily is still crushed, but she's determined to get a hold of her life, starting with finding a date to her sister's wedding. And the perfect person to help her is Nick Brown, her charming, attractive new neighbor, who she feels drawn to for reasons she can't explain. But little does she know, Nick is an author - her favorite fantasy author.

Nick soon realizes that the beautiful woman from down the hall is the same Lily he fell in love with over email months ago. Unwilling to complicate things even more, he agrees to set her up with someone else - but he can't get her off his mind . . .

A debut young adult rom-com about an African American ballerina who finds love on the road to an audition."In a world where it's easy to lose faith in love, I Wanna Be Where You Are is a brilliant burst of light. A dazzling debut." — Nic Stone, New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin and Odd One OutWhen Chloe Pierce’s mom forbids her to apply for a spot at the dance conservatory of her dreams, she devises a secret plan to drive two hundred miles to the nearest audition. But Chloe hits her first speed bump when her annoying neighbor Eli insists upon hitching a ride, threatening to tell Chloe’s mom if she leaves him and his smelly dog, Geezer, behind. So now Chloe’s chasing her ballet dreams down the east coast—two unwanted (but kinda cute) passengers in her car, butterflies in her stomach, and a really dope playlist on repeat.Filled with roadside hijinks, heart-stirring romance, and a few broken rules, Kristina Forest's I Wanna Be Where You Are is a YA debut perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Sandhya Menon.

Brought to you by Penguin.Shy, bookish, Lily Greene finds escapism in her correspondences with her favourite fantasy author - until he ghosts her. Months later, Lily seeks a date to her sister''s wedding. And the perfect person to help her is Nick Brown, her charming, attractive new neighbour. Little does she know that Nick is an author--her favourite fantasy author. Nick soon realises that the beautiful woman from down the hall is the same Lily he fell in love with over e-mail months ago. Unwilling to complicate things even more, he agrees to set her up with someone else - but, he can''t get her off his mind.©2023 Kristina Forest (P)2023 Penguin Audio

Brought to you by Penguin.Violet is a highly successful celebrity stylist but away from the red carpets, her life is in shambles.After a very public breakup she is determined to focus on her career, and nothing else.That is, until she sees Xavier Wright. High school sweetheart, and total heart throb.After she bumps into him on a birthday trip to Vegas they decide to join groups and celebrate together.But the next morning they wake up next to each other - With rings on their fingers.Does what happen in Vegas stay in Vegas? Or will they finally get what they’ve always wanted . . . each other.©2024 Kristina Forest (P)2024 Penguin Audio

Brought to you by Penguin.As the director of partnerships at a beauty company and a single mom, there’s no room in Iris Greene’s life for spontaneity. But one thing she hadn’t planned for is a certain singer walking into her office and taking her breath away. . .R&B star Angel Harrison has just scored a brand ambassador deal with a beauty company, but he’s still not fulfilled; there’s a gaping hole in his love life. That is, until he meets Iris at the company headquarters and feels like things might finally be about to change.Iris and Angel try and pretty quickly fail to remain professional. But when it becomes clear their lives aren’t in sync, can they fall back in step to the same rhythm, or will their love forever be off key?© Kristina Forest 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025