13 Latinx Romance Authors To Read This Month
Hello friends and lovers!
Did you know that September 15th through October 15th it is Hispanic Heritage Month? Viva la communidad de Latinx!
In this blog post we will cover what Hispanic Heritage Month is as well as celebrate Latinx Romance authors, whether traditionally or self published, it is truly inspiring to see how so many women have published their beautiful romance stories. These are twelve Latinx Romance Authors to read this month, add these to your TBR, help celebrate and support a Latinx author. Read them not just this month, but discover your next favorite one click author.
We’re here to celebrate all of the wonderful humans who have brought in so much beautiful culture and diversity into the world.
You beautiful humans are truly inspiring and the more diversity we begin to see in literature, the more knowledge and understanding there will be. It’s also great for younger aspiring writers to see that they can relate to a Latinx author, the fact that they stood up and published their work to share with the world.
Without further ado, let’s get into the what and who!
What is Hispanic Heritage Month?
“Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.
The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988, on the approval of Public Law 100-402.
The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September18, respectively. Also, Columbus Day or Día de la Raza, which is October 12, falls within this 30 day period.”
SOURCE: hispanicheritagemonth.gov/about
There are so many wonderful Latinx romance authors that I would love to highlight in this blog post. It’s great to read about diverse relationships and cultures in books, it truly opens our eyes to many different perspectives.
Many of these books are on my TBR or brand new authors to me and do not have any full reviews on these books, however I look forward to celebrating the Latinx Community in any way I can. I’ll attach the image of their newest release (may not be the latest, some are publishing new work very, very soon), a link to their website/amazon profile, and a blurb of their book.
Lets diversify our reading!
Also, there is a Latinx romance author that you may or may not know in the list! (**Hint: It’s me!)
*The authors are in no particular order.*
Blurb//
"Guarantees characters that glow with equal parts wit, sass, and sensuality." Library Journal (Starred Review)
The first in a fun, flirty new series from Mia Sosa!
After a very public breakup with a media-hungry politician, fitness trainer Tori Alvarez escapes to Aruba for rest, relaxation, and copious amounts of sex on the beach—the cocktail, that is. She vows to keep her vacation a man-free zone but when a cute guy is seated next to her on the plane, Tori can’t resist a little harmless flirting.
Hollywood heartthrob Carter Stone underwent a dramatic physical transformation for his latest role and it’s clear his stunning seat mate doesn’t recognize the man beneath the shaggy beard and extra lean frame. Now Carter needs help rebuilding his buff physique and Tori is perfect for the job. It doesn’t hurt that she makes his pulse pound in more ways than one.
Sparks are flying, until a pesky paparazzo reveals Carter’s identity. Tori is hurt and pissed. She wants nothing to do with another man in the limelight, but she’s still got to whip him into shape. Can Carter convince Tori he’s worth the threat to her privacy that comes with dating a famous actor, or will Tori chisel him down to nothing before he even gets the chance?
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About the Author
Mia Sosa is a USA Today bestselling author of contemporary romance. Her books have received praise and recognition from Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, Library Journal, The Washington Post, Book Riot, Bustle, Cosmopolitan, BuzzFeed, and more.
A former First Amendment and media lawyer, Mia practiced for more than a decade before trading her suits for loungewear (okay, okay, they’re sweatpants). Now she strives to write fun and flirty stories about imperfect characters finding their perfect match.
Mia lives in Maryland with her husband, their two daughters, and an adorable dog that rules them all.
Learn more about Mia and her books at www.miasosa.com, Twitter (@miasosaromance), or Instagram (@miasosaromance).
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They say opposites attract, but what happens when two equally surly and short-fused individuals, already laced with past sexual tension, are forced to coexist in a matter that’s Way Too Close for comfort?
When the self-proclaimed misanthropist and overachiever Xochitl meets her dormmate’s younger brother, there’s no way she’s falling prey to the smooth-talking little flirt. Her grumpy ass has been warned enough about his player ways to know better, and she ain’t having it.
But after being witness to his butterfly-inducing sweet side, she lets her guard down and is completely sucked in—only to be mortified when she finds out he’s exactly what she was warned about and vows never to fall for his game again.
Alex “Lex” Moreno is not used to indifference from girls. So, when he meets his sister’s surly dormmate, who seems almost annoyed by his attempts to charm her, his interest is piqued like never before. Just when he thinks he’s turned it around and manages to gain her trust, life throws a wrench in his plans and ruins everything.
When he finally gets a chance to prove he’s not who she thinks he is, he’s determined to get it right. Despite his short fuse, they get past a few near blowups. But nothing prepares them for the ultimate betrayal neither would’ve ever imagined.
Way Too Close is the second in the A New Generation series about the offspring from my previous series Moreno Brothers, 5th Street & Fate and also crossover characters from my Boyle Heights series. Each book in the series is stand alone and can be read without the need to read the others to follow along.
Not Even Close - is the story of Byron Ledesma (Beast's younger Brother from Boyle Heights) & Savannah aka Vannah Moreno
Way Too Close - is the story of Alex "Lex" Moreno & Xochitl (pronounced Socheetl) Vannah's college dorm mate.
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About the Author
I write because I must. It's not a choice or a pastime, it's an unyielding calling and my passion."
~Elizabeth Reyes~
Award winning, USA Today Bestselling Author, Elizabeth Reyes continues to answer her calling on a daily basis. Since releasing her debut novel FOREVER MINE (MORENO BROTHERS #1) in 2010 she has since published seven more in that series, FOREVER YOURS, SWEET SOFIE, WHEN YOU WERE MINE, ALWAYS BEEN MINE, ROMERO, MAKING YOU MINE, and TANGLED with more stories about the Moreno family and their friends to come. She's also published a second series, 5th Street which includes, NOAH, GIO, HECTOR, ABEL. FELIX. Her Moreno Brother's spinoff series FATE includes FATE, BREAKING BRANDON, SUSPICIOUS MINDS and AGAIN (Sydney's story). Her debut traditionally published title is DESERT HEAT and her latest release is her first ever three part romance serial DEFINING LOVE. All three volumes will be available everywhere this August. And are currently exclusive to Amazon for now!
When she's not writing (which is rare)she spends as much time as she can with her husband of almost twenty-one years, two young adult children, her Great Dane, Dexter and big fat lazy cat named Tyson.
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Perfect for fans of Alice Hoffman, Isabel Allende, and Sarah Addison Allen, this is a gorgeously written novel about a family searching for the truth hidden in their past and the power they’ve inherited, from the author of the acclaimed and “giddily exciting” (The New York Times Book Review) Brooklyn Brujas series.
The Montoyas are used to a life without explanations. They know better than to ask why the pantry never seems to run low or empty, or why their matriarch won’t ever leave their home in Four Rivers—even for graduations, weddings, or baptisms. But when Orquídea Divina invites them to her funeral and to collect their inheritance, they hope to learn the secrets that she has held onto so tightly their whole lives. Instead, Orquídea is transformed, leaving them with more questions than answers.
Seven years later, her gifts have manifested in different ways for Marimar, Rey, and Tatinelly’s daughter, Rhiannon, granting them unexpected blessings. But soon, a hidden figure begins to tear through their family tree, picking them off one by one as it seeks to destroy Orquídea’s line. Determined to save what’s left of their family and uncover the truth behind their inheritance, the four descendants travel to Ecuador—to the place where Orquídea buried her secrets and broken promises and never looked backed.
Alternating between Orquídea’s past and her descendants’ present, The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina is an enchanting novel about what we knowingly and unknowingly inherit from our ancestors, the ties that bind, and reclaiming your power.
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About the Author
Zoraida Córdova is the acclaimed author of more than a dozen novels and short stories, including the Brooklyn Brujas series, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge: A Crash of Fate, and The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina. In addition to writing novels, she serves on the Board of We Need Diverse Books, and is the co-editor of the bestselling anthology Vampires Never Get Old, as well as the cohost of the writing podcast, Deadline City. She writes romance novels as Zoey Castile. Zoraida was born in Guayaquil, Ecuador, and calls New York City home. When she’s not working, she’s roaming the world in search of magical stories. For more information, visit her at zoraidacordova.com.
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As LA’s hottest up-and-coming chef, Alexa Montoya is known for her ruby red lipstick and her history of falling for the wrong kind of men. When a confrontation with a loser ex-boyfriend lands her in some legal trouble, she’s forced to call lawyer, Dante Perez, to bail her out…again. Only this time, Dante seems different, somehow. More assertive, more sexy, more…irresistible.
Dante is tired of seeing Alexa with guys who only break her heart. He’s watched her--and waited for her--long enough. His plan? He’ll seduce her into finally believing that there’s something deliciously right between them. But first, he’ll have to prove to her that he’s not just another of her fly-by-night boyfriends. Luckily, Dante already has a plan. After all, every good lawyer knows that sometimes it takes an unconventional approach to win the day…and the girl!
Each book in the Delicious Desires series is a standalone story that can be enjoyed out of order.
Series Order:
Book #1 Delicious Temptation
Book #2 Delicious Complication
Book #3 Delicious Satisfaction
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About the Author
Sabrina Sol is the chica who loves love. She writes steamy romance stories featuring smart and sexy Latinas in search of their Happily Ever Afters. She lives in Southern California with her husband, three kids, two Beagles and one very lazy Bulldog. Sabrina is also part of a larger, extended Mexican family whose members are NOT the source of inspiration for her characters. Or so she tells them.
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Each connected novella in this fun, fresh Rom-Com anthology follows a different woman from a group of NYC friends whose plans to escape the summer heat with a fabulous girls-only weekend suddenly lose steam when an unexpected blackout cuts off power to all of Manhattan. But while the lights are out, enemies become lovers, acquaintances find they have more in common than a pack of matches, and the city really heats up!
There's nothing like summer in Manhattan. The days are long and the nights are even longer. But when the lights go out in the city, fireworks explode...
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About the Author
PRISCILLA OLIVERAS is a USA Today bestselling author and 2018 RWA® RITA® double finalist who writes contemporary romance with a Latinx flavor. She and her work have earned praise from the O, The Oprah Magazine, Washington Post, New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, Redbook, Publishers Weekly, and Booklist, amongst others. Priscilla earned her MFA in Writing Popular Fiction from Seton Hill University and currently serves as adjunct faculty in the program and teaches the online class “Romance Writing” for ed2go. While she’s a devotee of the romance genre, Priscilla also considers herself a sports fan, beach lover, and Zumba aficionado, who often practices the art of napping in her backyard hammock.
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A secret romance filled with devious secrets, angsty lure and breath hitching steam. Burning Little Secrets divulges the forbidden journey of an engaged woman’s encounter with a sexy small town hero.
Julia
When my best friend Eve invited me to visit her and my dad back home in North Carolina, I hesitated. My wedding with Robbie was only a week away, and our rocky relationship was already on edge. Even though it was a bad time to go back, I couldn’t resist the chance to visit my best friend—both to sort out my own feelings and escape from Robbie’s increasingly controlling behavior.
Never could I have imagined how this quick trip and an innocent night of freedom could have spiraled out of control.
Meeting Nathan wasn’t supposed to happen, and I definitely wasn’t supposed to kiss him. But he was so kind and sexy, and it was so nice to feel wanted for once. But, as soon as I came to my senses and ran from our kiss, I bumped into the one person I never expected. My trip away is now a harbor of secrets, created by those close to me, and my new found taste for freedom.
Nathan
When I saw Julia watching me at the bar, I felt something I hadn’t felt in years. When I kissed her, I knew she was meant to be mine. But this Robbie guy she was with, he seemed to have some pull over her, something I couldn’t understand. I hated how he treated her, and I knew she deserved better. So, when she offered me the time she had left, I decided to take it, showing her the side of freedom she only dreamed of.
Our connection, our chemistry—it was undeniable. I wanted her to leave Robbie; I wanted her to be with me. But, when it came down to it, what I really wanted was for her to be happy. But could I keep her close while keeping my demons at bay? The things I’ve done, the person I once was, and all my little secrets. I’ll fight to keep her home, to make her mine, even if it takes a little naughty convincing.
**A secret steamy standalone romance** (Recommended for readers 18+)
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Vivian Mae is an up and coming Latina indie author, living out of Phoenix, AZ who writes sexy contemporary romance for her naughty readers.
She’s written a number of pieces and was recently published in “A Short Book of Short Stories”, featuring her addition entitled: Love at First Disaster. She is married to her best friend, fulfilling her own trope of best friends to lovers.
When she isn’t writing, you can find her laughing alongside her husband, binging trashy T.V., sneaking chocolates, reading her favorite naughty novels, and dreaming about pizza and wine.
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They are both running from their family legacies…Raised on the wrong side of town with a mother who fell for every man with money, Toni refuses to fall for a pretty face. Her mom did a great job of showing her men were only good for heartbreak. She will depend on no man to be her knight in shining armor. They are only a means to an end to escape the life she is destined to live if she does not claw her way out. Due to inherit his dad’s cattle empire, Garrett trusts no woman. They fall all over him to get closer to his last name and money. He is searching for his equal—one he can care for but who is able and willing to do it on her own.Neither of them is honest about their pasts or families. One is looking for true love and the other is avoiding it at all costs. Will this cowboy be able to soften her hardened heart?
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About the Author
Hi! I'm Tori
I'm a Texas gal, born and raised!
I live in San Antonio with my incredible husband, teen daughter, a cat and a yorkie.
I have always been a reader. The Sweet Vally High series hooked me in junior high and I have been reading ever since. Now it's my turn to write the stories to hook the readers. I look forward to writing stories and characters you will love.
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What would you sacrifice for the one you love?
When Marialena Lopez flees Boston in secret, she leaves behind everything and everyone. She sacrifices herself, disrupts lives, and damages relationships--all for the man she loves.
While she knows she made the right decision for Massimo DeLorenzo, she recognizes she made the wrong decision for their relationship.
Nine years later she's back in Boston attempting to repair the destruction she left in her wake. She still loves Massimo, but finding forgiveness means she will have to finally confess her darkest secret to him. Will the truth be enough to mend their broken hearts, and will her sacrifice have been worth it?
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Shelly Cruz is a lawyer who runs her own law firm in Miami, Florida. She was born and raised just outside of Boston, Massachusetts by a fierce Argentinian mom and super strict Puerto Rican dad. When she’s not researching and writing legal documents, she enjoys expressing her creativity by writing fiction. She’s a lover of love, romance, and relationships, which is why she writes wicked sexy romance. In her free time, Shelly loves reading, traveling, and riding on the back of her husband’s Harley Davidson motorcycle while enjoying the open road.
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Come to the United States, they said.
Freedom and endless opportunities for all, they said.
So we did—made the ninety-mile trek overseas from Havana to Key West.
What they didn’t tell us was how hard these supposed opportunities would be to obtain when you’re an illegal alien. A fact that forced both my brother and I onto a dark path in an effort to help our family.
The difference between Tommy and I?
He didn’t get caught.
Had I stayed away from Arcángel—the illusive, faceless mastermind behind the Upper Echelon—I might not have gotten caught either.
Now, I’m paying the price, rotting away at the hands of the judicial system and facing possible deportation after serving my time.
Can’t get worse, right?
Wrong.
Enter Andrés Bala—the new C.O. at the Annex who fits the tall, dark, and handsome stereotype to a T. It’s clear the man wants me, and I don’t understand why.
Why I want him.
I’m a criminal...he strives for justice.
So wrong yet so right, we end up crossing the line, and after a sneaky, whirlwind affair, he vows to wait for me.
The question now is: can Andrés handle la Jefa outside the confines of her cage?
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About the Author
Dee Garcia is a voracious fan of romance novels and a long time lover of the written word. Her mission is to craft unique, compelling stories that will give her readers a place to briefly escape the trials and tribulations of everyday reality. With headstrong heroine's who don't need a man to stand on their own two feet, Dee hopes to leave her mark in the Indie world, one plot twist at a time.
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Welcome To The Dance Of The Dead.
Come on, little swan, get up and dance.
For you have feet, for you shall bleed, for no good deed shall be left unseen.
It's time to atone for all your sins.
Dance.
Twirl.
Spin.
Your master should be waiting patiently.
Dance with your demons, spin with your doubts, and twirl till you drop, for this is the beginning of the rest of your life.
This is your swan song.
**Author's Note***
Swan Song is a dark romance if you have triggers this book might not be for you.
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Claudia lives in the Chicagoland suburbs, and when she’s not busy chasing after her adorable little spawn, she’s fighting with the characters in her head. After not being able to keep up with them, she decided enough was enough and wrote her first novel. C. Lymari writes both sweet and dark romances that will give you all the feels. Her other talents include binge watching shows on Netflix and eating all kinds of chips.
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RITA® Award Winning author Alexis Daria brings readers an unforgettable, hilarious rom-com set in the drama-filled world of telenovelas—perfect for fans of Jane the Virgin and The Kiss Quotient. You Had Me at Hola is a New York Times Editor's Choice Pick, an O Magazine Best Romance Pick and on many more Best Of lists!
Leading Ladies do not end up on tabloid covers.
After a messy public breakup, soap opera darling Jasmine Lin Rodriguez finds her face splashed across the tabloids. When she returns to her hometown of New York City to film the starring role in a bilingual romantic comedy for the number one streaming service in the country, Jasmine figures her new “Leading Lady Plan” should be easy enough to follow—until a casting shake-up pairs her with telenovela hunk Ashton Suárez.
Leading Ladies don’t need a man to be happy.
After his last telenovela character was killed off, Ashton is worried his career is dead as well. Joining this new cast as a last-minute addition will give him the chance to show off his acting chops to American audiences and ping the radar of Hollywood casting agents. To make it work, he’ll need to generate smoking-hot on-screen chemistry with Jasmine. Easier said than done, especially when a disastrous first impression smothers the embers of whatever sexual heat they might have had.
Leading Ladies do not rebound with their new costars.
With their careers on the line, Jasmine and Ashton agree to rehearse in private. But rehearsal leads to kissing, and kissing leads to a behind-the-scenes romance worthy of a soap opera. While their on-screen performance improves, the media spotlight on Jasmine soon threatens to destroy her new image and expose Ashton’s most closely guarded secret.
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Alexis Daria writes stories about successful Latinx characters and their (occasionally messy) familias. You Had Me at Hola, the first book in her Primas of Power series, is a national bestseller. Alexis is a lifelong New Yorker who loves Broadway musicals and pizza.
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SHE DIDN’T WANT TO FALL FOR HIM. SHE HAD NO CHOICE.
Nava Forrest stumbled upon her soulmate when she was young. A brief meeting with a hooded stranger forever bound her to a man she wanted nothing to do with. Her parents were also soulmates marrying despite her father not being a magic-wielder, their forbidden love forcing their family into hiding.
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Abbey Fox has always loved storytelling. Ever since she was little, she used to create characters for fun, get immersed in their life stories, worlds and magic systems. This naturally progressed onto writing, her first story being a cringy teenage highschool Romance, which she wrote at the age of thirteen in a notebook that was half falling apart by the time she wrote ‘the end’.
As time has gone by she has dived into writing other genres, from YA Fantasy, to Mystery Romance, Sci-fi Apocalyptic YA and a plethora of short stories. Now she is focusing on her love for Adult Fiction, in the Fantasy Romance/ Paranormal Romance genres.
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She's a pirate. He's the son of a Lord. An adventure aboard a skyship.
In a world powered by steam technology, pirates roam the skies on skyships. Snow is far from a fairy tale princess; she was a street girl, rescued and raised by a small but fearless pirate crew. Blake is a young nobleman whose resentful older brother is forcing him to marry a woman twice his age but all he wants is to continue his education. Their worlds collide when she raids a ship with him on board.
Trying to take control of his life, Blake ends up stuck on the Onyx Falcon, Snow's Pirate ship-the total opposite of the world he used to live in. While Snow is hunted by the shadows of her past, Blake's presence brings in challenges and adventures that they have to beat hand in hand.
To overcome their fears and differences, a choice must be made. Will they choose to merge their paths or will they forever be apart?
Meet Snow and Blake in this adventure full of interesting characters and an adorable romance. It's a loose retelling with a few steampunk elements.
If you like clean romance, a badass Snow-White, a good-hearted male MC, and surprise twists, then you’ll love this action-packed retelling.
Perfect for fans of Once Upon a Time with a touche of Pirates of the Caribbean in flying ships.
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About the Author
Author Marilia G. Barbosa writes fantasy and sci-fi books packed with a sweet romance, great adventure and interesting characters. Living with her head in the clouds, she fell in love with creating stories at 14, creating stories with her friends at school. Today, for every story she finishes, she has already five new in her mind.
Born and raised in Brasilia (Brazil), Marília is the oldest of three sisters and graduated in Design and Japanese, and is also graduating in English. When she isn’t writing or teaching English, she spends her time watching movies and reading books with her dogs, Mel and Maple.
Chat with me on insta: @author.marilia
Join me in celebrating all Latinx Romance Authors!
If you know if any, please comment them below so we can praise them and add them into this blog post!
Happy Wednesday,
Xoxo, Viv
P.S: I had to create a few Latinx designs for our readers and writers! I couldn’t resist! I hope you like these. The product come in all sorts of products from shirts to home decor. You can click on the image of the design and it’ll take you to the main page to shop that design in various products.
