I’ve been thrilled to see Ana María and The Fox on year end lists, but I will absolutely live off the serotonin I felt when the Sarah MacLean called it “…the work of the genre…this is what we’re meant to be writing…” on the Fated Mates podcast! 😭 That a book of my heart, featuring a Latina cast of characters who look like me, and highlights their rich history, was named one of the best romances of 2023 by the author whose work literally inspired me to be a writer is an honor I will cherish forever. Aaaaaaand I’m crying again! 😭 Thank you Sarah and Jen! 

I’m also so honored that Ana Maria and Gideon’s story is surrounded by such AMAZING company, with books from some of my favorite authors like Felicia Grossman, Zoraida Córdova, Farah Heron, Adriana Anders, Cherish Reid, Joanna Shupe, Ashley Herring Blake, and more. If you would like to purchase a book pack featuring seven books from the Fated Mates Best of 2023 list, visit Pocket Books Bookshop .

Here’s hoping 2024 is just as magical!