8 Up-and-Coming Latinx Romance Writers Who Should Be on Your Radar

There's never a bad time to shine a spotlight on the next crop of Latinx writers hungry for their share of the romance genre's pie. There's plenty of variety on this list, ranging from authors who write sweet tales about love and family to those who devote a plethora of pages to steamy encounters in the bedroom — and elsewhere (ahem). The unifying theme? These women are proud Latinas whose books offer happily-ever-afters that will make you laugh, swoon, and fan yourself.

01
Sabrina Sol

Sabrina Sol

Also known as "the romance chica," Sol's books are hot. Her Delicious Desires series features scorching chemistry between the protagonists, mouth-watering descriptions of traditional Latin-American food, and a peek into the complexities of intergenerational Latino families. What's the heat level of Sol's stories? I'll just say this: if you keep the fire extinguisher by your side while you're reading her books, you'll be fine.

02
Alexis Daria

Alexis Daria

Take a broody reality-television star, put him on a Dancing With the Stars-type show with a sexy and determined partner, and watch the sparks fly. That's the premise of Alexis Daria's debut, Take the Lead, which comes out on Oct. 3. This Boricua who grew up in the Bronx is also the cohost of #RWChat, a weekly Twitter discussion among aspiring and published romance authors that addresses craft, the writer's life, and more. She's one to watch.

03
Lydia San Andres

Lydia San Andres

This author is filling a void in the romance genre and attracting loyal readers along the way. Her Arroyo Blanco and Cuidad Real series are historical romances set on a fictional island in the Spanish Caribbean. Check out the cover of The Infamous Miss Rodriguez, which hints at the lush settings of her books. Historical romance fans, don't miss out on the chance to find a new auto-buy author.

04
Priscilla Oliveras

Priscilla Oliveras

Oliveras writes contemporary romances, and her debut, His Perfect Partner, is out now. Part of a warm-hearted series about three Latina sisters, the book received a starred review from Publisher's Weekly. The early buzz isn't surprising — Oliveras has been a multiyear finalist in Romance Writers of America's prestigious Golden Heart contest for unpublished writers.

05
Piper Vaughn

Piper Vaughn

Vaughn is a Latinx romance writer with Puerto Rican roots. She writes adult male/male romances on her own and with her cowriter, Avon Gale. Her latest book, Permanent Ink, was published in August 2017 and features main characters with an age gap between them. Vaughn is prolific, so if you love her work, you'll have plenty of books to devour when you're done with this one.

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Zoey Castile

Zoey Castile

Castile is the romance pen name of Zoraida Córdova, a rock star of young-adult urban fantasy whose critically acclaimed Labyrinth Lost was recently optioned by Paramount Pictures. As Castile, she's writing a new series pitched as "a New York-style Magic Mike." Need we say more? The first book, Stripped, comes out in 2018. *checks watch for the umpteenth time*

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Andie J. Christopher

Andie J. Christopher

This USA Today bestselling author writes dirty-talking heroes that make me sweat. Her One Night in South Beach series brings the heat and the humor, and readers are begging for more. Christopher's next release, Break of Day is now on sale. There's a secret baby in this one, y'all!

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Liana De La Rosa

Liana De La Rosa

De La Rosa writes historical romances set in the Georgian and late Regency periods. In her full-length romance debut, To Love a Scandalous Duke, the hero, Declan Sinclair, returns to England and discovers he's a duke. While uncovering family secrets, Declan rekindles his relationship with his childhood friend, Alethea. Expect scandal, intrigue, and (eventually) happy sighs.

Mia Sosa is an award-winning contemporary romance writer and 2015 Romance Writers of America Golden Heart Finalist. Her books have received praise and recognition from Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, Library Journal, The Washington Post, Book Riot and more. Her next release, Acting on Impulse, is out now.