Patty K Rivera

Talking to Patty, two things are inevitable: a book recommendation, and a long-winded chat about her latest listening obsessions spanning across all genres, because she’s a mood listener. Between listens, catch her keeping her mission to watch every Marvel movie made, or making a book pun—while her cat and husband stare in confusion, or horror—she can’t really tell. Proof of her bookish antics are on Instagram @PattyKCReads. You can subscribe to her romance newsletter here.

Most anticipated listens of 2026

Cue the swoon: A beginner’s guide to romance

Articles and interviews

April 2, 2026

An essential guide to Abby Jimenez

This handy guide to the romance author's bestselling series and standalone novels has everything you need to find your next listen.

February 11, 2026

The evolution of romance

The genre has come a long way from its earliest love stories, but the DNA is still the same.

February 6, 2026

Listening to romance convinced me to give love another try

The genre known for meet-cutes and happy endings also taught me deep, complex truths for building and believing in love that lasts.

February 4, 2026

An essential guide to Kennedy Ryan

This handy guide to Kennedy Ryan's bestselling series and standalone novels has everything you need to find your next listen.

January 20, 2026

My color isn’t your curse

I carried guilt that was never mine. Then an author said the thing I needed to hear.

January 14, 2026

“Meet the Newmans” pulls back the curtain on a television-perfect family

Jennifer Niven discusses family, identity, and the inspiration behind this intimate behind-the-scenes tale.

December 19, 2025

Callie Hart turns up the heat—and the magic—in “Brimstone”

Following her runaway hit “Quicksilver,” the author’s world-building grows even more immersive, with a few hat tips to the legendary J.R.R. Tolkien.

December 4, 2025

"Something Wicked" is a sizzling romantasy for “Macbeth" and "Moulin Rouge” fans

Beloved rom-com author Falon Ballard talks about the challenges and rewards of writing her first romantasy, the fun of creating villains, and which kind of romance heroes are her favorite.