Nikki Castle is a wife and dog mom from Philadelphia who writes spicy love stories about alpha MMA fighters and the women that melt their badass, playboy hearts. She's a full-time romance author during the day and spends her evenings running a Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) gym with her husband, who is also a retired fighter.

Nikki has been writing in one way or another since she was a teenager. She pursued an English and Philosophy degree in college, and finally decided to sit down and fulfill her longtime dream of writing a novel when quarantine began in 2020.

Nikki's Website

Like all her books, S.J. Tilly resides in the glorious state of Minnesota, where she was born and raised. To avoid the freezing cold winters, S.J. enjoys burying her head in books, whether to read them or write them or listen to them.

When she’s not busy writing her contemporary smut, she can be found lounging with her husband and their herd of rescue boxers. And when the weather permits she loves putting her compost to use in the garden, pretending to know what she’s doing. The neighbors may not like the flowery mayhem of her yard, but the bees sure do. And really, that’s more important.

To stay up to date on all things Tilly, make sure to follow her on her socials, join her newsletter, and interact whenever you feel like it! Links to everything on her website

www.sjtilly.com

Maren Moore is an Amazon Top 20 Best-selling sports romance author. Her books are packed full of heat and all the feels that will always come with a happily ever after. She resides in southern Louisiana with her husband, two little boys and their fur babies. When she isn't on a deadline, she's probably reading yet another Dramione fan fic, rewatching cult classic horror movies, or daydreaming about the 90's.

You can connect with her on social media or find information on her books here

www.MarenMoore.com

Alexandra Hale is a small town girl living with her family in Upstate New York. She routinely runs on caffeine, dry shampoo and thrives on procrastination.

A romance lover and reading enthusiast, Alexandra finally began putting pen to paper shortly after graduating college. An unobtainable dream has slowly become a reality with the love and support of her friends and family and the romance community.

She currently writes steamy, small town romance with a dash of lighthearted fun and happily ever afters that will make you swoon.

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Brit Benson writes real, relatable romance novels that depict epic love. She likes outspoken, independent heroines, dirty-talking, love-struck heroes, and plots that tug on every emotion.

Brit would almost always rather be reading or writing. When she’s not dreaming up her next swoony book boyfriend and fierce book bestie, she’s getting lost in someone else’s fictional world. When she’s not doing that, she’s probably marathoning a Netflix series or wandering aimlessly up and down the aisles in Homegoods, sniffing candles and touching things she’ll never buy.

www.authorbritbenson.com

Holly is a new adult romance author. Lover of all things steamy and angsty— you're sure to get your fill of these in her books! She also likes to have an underlying message in all of her stories, bringing awareness to bigger issues that are close to her heart.

When she's not reading or writing, you can find her eating an unhealthy amount of bread and cheese, rocking out to emo music or hanging with her loved ones.

www.hollycasteauthor.com

Mila Finelli is the dark contemporary pen name of USA Today bestselling author Joanna Shupe, who finally decided to write the filthy mafia kings she's been dreaming about for years. She's addicted to coffee, travel and sports.

Visit her at milafinelli.com.

Julia Connors is an Amazon Top 20 bestselling author of spicy sports romances. She grew up on the warm and sunny West Coast, but her first decision as an adult was to trade her flip-flops for snow boots and move to Boston. She’s been enjoying everything that New England has to offer for over two decades, and now that she’s acclimated to the snowy winters and finally found all the places to get good sushi and tacos, she has zero regrets. You can usually find her in front of her computer, but when she stops writing she’s most likely to be found outdoors, preferably with a pair of skis or snowshoes strapped to her feet in winter, or on a paddleboard in the summer.

www.juliaconnors.com

Forever a hopeful romantic, author Victoria Wilder writes contemporary romance with deliciously witty and wild characters. Her stories range from small-town swoon-worthy men to fiercely powerful families and lead characters who aren't afraid to ask for what they want.

She's an east coast girl, always chasing the next season and living it up with her husband, two kiddos, and dog, Linus. When she's not reading or writing, you'll find her training at a kickboxing class or finding an excuse to sink her feet in the sand at the beach.

She believes in the power of a great story. That words have the ability to change the trajectory of your life. And that a new pair of sneakers can be just as powerful as heels to put you in the right mood.

www.victoriawilder.com

Elle Maldonado writes dark, contemporary romance. She lives in the U.S. with her husband and three kids, and enjoys spending time with family, watching movies, and reading.

Elle's Instagram

Author Maggie Gates writes raw, relatable, romance novels packed full of heat and humor. Maggie calls North Carolina home. In her spare time she enjoys daydreaming about her characters, jamming to country music, and eating all the barbecue and tacos she can find! Her Kindle is always within reach due to a love of small town romances that borders on obsession.

For future book updates, content warnings, teasers, and more➜ www.maggiegates.com

Novel Grounds is a fictionally inspired book shop. We currently carry books, clothing, bags, stickers, keychains, patches, coffee, art prints, Novel Notes™️

and various other book themed merchandise.

Located in Chesapeake, Virginia, you can come 10am-5pm M-S and 11-4 on Sundays!

I started this company to bridge a gap I saw in bookish designs on bookstagram props, and it has grown into the Novel Grounds family over the last decade.

Design by design we want to bring your favorite novel to your closet.

Novel Grounds has prided itself since day one on our inclusivity in not only sizes for our products, but also in pricing. We charge the same price across the board for our items and will always choose to partner with brands that value inclusivity as much as we do.

Novel Grounds is the original creator behind your favorite Novel Notes™️ and our Novel Couture™️ collections. Novel Notes™️ are digitally signed overlays for your favorite reads. Think bookplates, but COOLER! Novel Couture™️ is our fictional magazine clothing and fashion inspired collection.

All of our items are made in collaboration, or with full licensing with our authors. We want every reader to feel as if they’ve stepped into the world of their favorite book and to share that joy with others through our items. The books we carry are books we know will bring every reader the same level of joy when they get to that HEA.

Our theme, going beyond the book, really embodies our business and tells you exactly what we hope to do.

Novel Grounds Website