https://www.jasmineguillory.com/the-proposal daily 0.75 2021-01-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58dadfe48419c2744ae836aa/1585181098926-MK4N394IMGGH9KHITUUG/the-proposal.jpg The Proposal - The Proposal When someone asks you to spend your life with him, it shouldn’t come as a surprise — or happen in front of 45,000 people. When freelance writer Nikole Paterson goes to a Dodgers game with her actor boyfriend, his man bun, and his bros, the last thing she expects is a scoreboard proposal. Saying no isn't the hard part—they've only been dating for five months, and he can't even spell her name correctly. The hard part is having to face a stadium full of disappointed fans... At the game with his sister, Carlos Ibarra comes to Nik's rescue and rushes her away from a camera crew. He's even there for her when the video goes viral and Nik's social media blows up—in a bad way. Nik knows that in the wilds of LA, a handsome doctor like Carlos can't be looking for anything serious, so she embarks on an epic rebound with him, filled with food, fun, and fantastic sex. But when their glorified hookups start breaking the rules, one of them has to be smart enough to put on the brakes... https://www.jasmineguillory.com/contact daily 0.75 2026-02-06 https://www.jasmineguillory.com/home daily 1.0 2026-02-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58dadfe48419c2744ae836aa/467d1cf6-06b1-4306-bf38-71b90c81e555/ItsOnlyDancing.jpg Home https://www.jasmineguillory.com/about daily 0.75 2025-03-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58dadfe48419c2744ae836aa/1537022463006-QUP8SVJI7EKWWI664ZIC/JG%2Bphoto%2Brainbow%2Bdress.jpg About - About Jasmine Jasmine Guillory is a New York Times bestselling author of nine novels including The Wedding Date, the Reese's Book Club selection The Proposal, and Flirting Lessons. Her work has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Cosmopolitan, Bon Appetit, and Time, and she is a frequent book contributor on The Today Show. She lives in Oakland, California. To sign up for her email newsletter, click here! For some of her favorite books, check her Bookshop! Photo credit: Andrea Scher Media kit for download here. https://www.jasmineguillory.com/events daily 0.75 2025-09-15 https://www.jasmineguillory.com/the-wedding-date daily 0.75 2021-01-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58dadfe48419c2744ae836aa/1543776889746-IVGFX7MQJMDG9I97MRCF/the-wedding-date The Wedding Date - The Wedding Date A groomsman and his last-minute guest are about to discover if a fake date can go the distance in a fun and flirty debut novel. Agreeing to go to a wedding with a guy she gets stuck with in an elevator is something Alexa Monroe wouldn't normally do. But there's something about Drew Nichols that's too hard to resist. On the eve of his ex's wedding festivities, Drew is minus a plus one. Until a power outage strands him with the perfect candidate for a fake girlfriend... After Alexa and Drew have more fun than they ever thought possible, Drew has to fly back to Los Angeles and his job as a pediatric surgeon, and Alexa heads home to Berkeley, where she's the mayor's chief of staff. Too bad they can't stop thinking about each other... They're just two high-powered professionals on a collision course toward the long distance dating disaster of the century—or closing the gap between what they think they need and what they truly want... https://www.jasmineguillory.com/all-books daily 0.75 2026-02-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58dadfe48419c2744ae836aa/1555026600248-2PB4CENSPEE6D12BWGPQ/the-wedding-date.jpeg All Books https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58dadfe48419c2744ae836aa/1555026351000-N1SFTTZMO2PV1R5FQ14Y/the_proposal.jpeg All Books https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58dadfe48419c2744ae836aa/1544043097938-U7EANKP3M9MMQQF5BO9P/the-wedding-party All Books https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58dadfe48419c2744ae836aa/1607399180968-G5C48M47I5QNKRP2G8BV/Royal-Holiday.jpg All Books https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58dadfe48419c2744ae836aa/1585176640135-675NH4DLC6S11CLS9TKW/party-of-two.jpg All Books https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58dadfe48419c2744ae836aa/1633103945601-7NHOWYC1SVUF88QBIHN2/BytheBook.jpg All Books - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58dadfe48419c2744ae836aa/aa3716cf-a98b-4b4f-9605-59429c1c46df/Flirting+Lessons.jpg All Books - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58dadfe48419c2744ae836aa/1608050582131-P3VY9TSRKRTEIFZ929XJ/whileweweredating.jpg All Books https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58dadfe48419c2744ae836aa/30b174b5-815e-476a-8910-619c06123f8a/DrunkonLove.jpg All Books - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58dadfe48419c2744ae836aa/1d930ab8-223c-4515-b821-4965391dd8c6/ItsOnlyDancing.jpg All Books - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.jasmineguillory.com/the-wedding-party daily 0.75 2021-01-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58dadfe48419c2744ae836aa/1544043054141-NPZ3UOUFPRRRIPNGHJT0/the-wedding-party The Wedding Party - The Wedding Party Maddie and Theo have two things in common: 1. Alexa is their best friend 2. They hate each other After an "oops, we made a mistake" night together, neither one can stop thinking about the other. With Alexa's wedding rapidly approaching, Maddie and Theo both share bridal party responsibilities that require more interaction with each other than they're comfortable with. Underneath the sharp barbs they toss at each other is a simmering attraction that won't fade. It builds until they find themselves sneaking off together to release some tension when Alexa isn't looking. But as with any engagement with a nemesis, there are unspoken rules that must be abided by. First and foremost, don't fall in love. https://www.jasmineguillory.com/royal-holiday daily 0.75 2021-01-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58dadfe48419c2744ae836aa/1607399130165-M51PYGYEZRSL37C1BH2G/Royal-Holiday.jpg Royal Holiday - Royal Holiday Vivian Forest has been out of the country a grand total of one time, so when she gets the chance to tag along on her daughter Maddie's work trip to England to style a royal family member, she can't refuse. She's excited to spend the holidays taking in the magnificent British sights, but what she doesn't expect is to become instantly attracted to a certain private secretary and his charming accent and unyielding formality. Malcolm Hudson has been the Queen's private secretary for years and has never given a personal, private tour...until now. He is intrigued by Vivian the moment he meets her and finds himself making excuses just to spend time with her. When flirtatious banter turns into a kiss under the mistletoe, things snowball into a full-on fling. Despite a ticking timer on their holiday romance, they are completely fine with ending their short, steamy fling come New Year's Day...or are they? https://www.jasmineguillory.com/party-of-two daily 0.75 2021-01-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58dadfe48419c2744ae836aa/1579376048460-8BZ22CVTMTBWIV4B5OLO/party-of-two.jpg Party of Two - Party of Two A chance meeting with a handsome stranger turns into a whirlwind affair that gets everyone talking. Dating is the last thing on Olivia Monroe’s mind when she moves to LA to start her own law firm. But when she meets a gorgeous man at a hotel bar and they spend the entire night flirting, she discovers too late that he is none other than hotshot junior senator Max Powell. Olivia has zero interest in dating a politician, but when a cake arrives at her office with the cutest message, she can’t resist—it is chocolate cake, after all. Olivia is surprised to find that Max is sweet, funny, and noble—not just some privileged white politician she assumed him to be. Because of Max’s high-profile job, they start seeing each other secretly, which leads to clandestine dates and silly disguises. But when they finally go public, the intense media scrutiny means people are now digging up her rocky past and criticizing her job, even her suitability as a trophy girlfriend. Olivia knows what she has with Max is something special, but is it strong enough to survive the heat of the spotlight? https://www.jasmineguillory.com/faq daily 0.75 2023-01-06 https://www.jasmineguillory.com/while-we-were-dating daily 0.75 2021-07-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58dadfe48419c2744ae836aa/1607637013885-DQK6BJK703U000RJW3J6/whileweweredating.jpg While We Were Dating - While We Were Dating Two people realize that it’s no longer an act when they veer off-script in this sizzling romantic comedy by New York Times bestselling author Jasmine Guillory. Ben Stephens has never bothered with serious relationships. He has plenty of casual dates to keep him busy, family drama he’s trying to ignore and his advertising job to focus on. When Ben lands a huge ad campaign featuring movie star, Anna Gardiner, however, it’s hard to keep it purely professional. Anna is not just gorgeous and sexy, she’s also down to earth and considerate, and he can’t help flirting a little… Anna Gardiner is on a mission: to make herself a household name, and this ad campaign will be a great distraction while she waits to hear if she’s booked her next movie. However, she didn’t expect Ben Stephens to be her biggest distraction. She knows mixing business with pleasure never works out, but why not indulge in a harmless flirtation? But their light-hearted banter takes a turn for the serious when Ben helps Anna in a family emergency, and they reveal truths about themselves to each other, truths they’ve barely shared with those closest to them. When the opportunity comes to turn their real-life fling into something more for the Hollywood spotlight, will Ben be content to play the background role in Anna’s life and leave when the cameras stop rolling? Or could he be the leading man she needs to craft their own Hollywood ending? https://www.jasmineguillory.com/by-the-book daily 0.75 2022-05-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58dadfe48419c2744ae836aa/1632868934886-S80L1ABOKNKTEZ4D1PO9/BytheBook.jpg By The Book - By The Book A tale as old as time—for a new generation... Isabelle is completely lost. When she first began her career in publishing right out of college, she did not expect to be twenty-five, living at home, still an editorial assistant, and the only Black employee at her publishing house. Overworked and underpaid, constantly torn between speaking up or stifling herself, Izzy thinks there must be more to this publishing life. So when she overhears her boss complaining about a beastly high-profile author who has failed to deliver his long-awaited manuscript, Isabelle sees an opportunity to finally get the promotion she deserves. All she has to do is go to the author’s Santa Barbara mansion and give him a quick pep talk or three. How hard could it be? But Izzy quickly finds out she is in over her head. Beau Towers is not some celebrity lightweight writing a tell-all memoir. He is jaded and withdrawn and—it turns out—just as lost as Izzy. But despite his standoffishness, Izzy needs Beau to deliver, and with her encouragement, his story begins to spill onto the page. They soon discover they have more in common than either of them expected, and as their deadline nears, Izzy and Beau begin to realize there may be something there that wasn't there before. Best-selling author Jasmine Guillory’s reimagining of a beloved fairy tale is a romantic triumph of love and acceptance and learning that sometimes to truly know a person you have to read between the lines. https://www.jasmineguillory.com/black-love-matters daily 0.75 2023-08-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58dadfe48419c2744ae836aa/1bee93d2-1c4a-41d8-b3c0-c69169f476d6/BlackLoveMatters_FC.jpg Black Love Matters - Black Love Matters An incisive, intersectional essay anthology that celebrates and examines romance and romantic media through the lens of Black readers, writers, and cultural commentators, edited by Book Riot columnist and librarian Jessica Pryde. Romantic love has been one of the most essential elements of storytelling for centuries. But for Black people in the United States and across the diaspora, it hasn't often been easy to find Black romance joyfully showcased in entertainment media. In this collection, revered authors and sparkling newcomers, librarians and academicians, and avid readers and reviewers consider the mirrors and windows into Black love as it is depicted in the novels, television shows, and films that have shaped their own stories. Whether personal reflection or cultural commentary, these essays delve into Black love now and in the past, including topics from the history of Black romance to social justice and the Black community to the meaning of desire and desirability. Exploring the multifaceted ways love is seen--and the ways it isn't--this diverse array of Black voices collectively shines a light on the power of crafting happy endings for Black lovers. Jessica Pryde is joined by Carole V. Bell, Sarah Hannah Gomez, Jasmine Guillory, Da'Shaun Harrison, Margo Hendricks, Adriana Herrera, Piper Huguley, Kosoko Jackson, Nicole M. Jackson, Beverly Jenkins, Christina C. Jones, Julie Moody-Freeman, and Allie Parker in this collection. https://www.jasmineguillory.com/first-street daily 0.75 2021-11-07 https://www.jasmineguillory.com/southern-belle-insults-collection daily 0.75 2021-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58dadfe48419c2744ae836aa/5bdd9d62-2ba6-48a5-966e-0bba5734bbf4/My+Dear+Friend+Janet.jpg The Southern Belle Insults Collection https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58dadfe48419c2744ae836aa/38d90b43-dddc-4d48-9257-5904e3bbe459/Lady+Miss.jpg The Southern Belle Insults Collection https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58dadfe48419c2744ae836aa/a98e74ba-e5e8-4ac7-88e3-4146baadb7c0/Chelsea%27s+Werk+Week.jpg The Southern Belle Insults Collection https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58dadfe48419c2744ae836aa/1781d0bd-5f03-4f91-8966-98e4de84e2aa/Keri+on+the+Loose.jpg The Southern Belle Insults Collection https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58dadfe48419c2744ae836aa/f9e01e56-c4cf-441e-8ba1-fe6ed3ddb8af/Sophie+Dreams+Big.jpg The Southern Belle Insults Collection https://www.jasmineguillory.com/drunk-on-love daily 0.75 2022-09-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58dadfe48419c2744ae836aa/106b323c-5381-4423-95cf-f8d685b389b4/DrunkonLove.jpg Drunk On Love - Drunk On Love An intoxicating and sparkling new romance by New York Times bestselling author Jasmine Guillory. Margot Noble needs some relief from the stress of running the family winery with her brother. Enter Luke: sexy, charming, and best of all in the too-small world of Napa, a stranger. The chemistry between them is undeniable, and Margot is delighted that she lucked into the perfect one-night stand she’ll never have to see again. That is, until the winery’s newest hire, Luke, walks in the next morning. Margot is determined to keep things purely professional, but when their every interaction reminds her of the attraction still bubbling between them, it proves to be much more challenging than she expects. Luke Williams had it all, but when he quits his high-salary tech job in Silicon Valley in a blaze of burnout and moves back to Napa to help a friend, he realizes he doesn’t want to tell the world—or his mom—why he’s now working at a winery. His mom loves bragging about her successful son—how can he admit that the job she’s so proud of broke him? Luke has no idea what is next for him, but one thing is certain: he wants more from the incredibly smart and sexy woman he hooked up with—even after he learns she’s his new boss. But even if they can find a way to be together that wouldn’t be an ethical nightmare, would such a successful woman really want a tech-world dropout? Set against a lush backdrop of Napa Valley wine country, nothing goes to your head as fast as a taste of love—even if it means changing all your plans. https://www.jasmineguillory.com/flirting-lessons daily 0.75 2025-04-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58dadfe48419c2744ae836aa/83690089-67af-40a2-b9bb-93dd892b62a8/Flirting+Lessons.jpg Flirting Lessons - Flirting Lessons A captivating and sizzling new queer romance by New York Times bestselling author Jasmine Guillory. Avery Jensen is almost thirty, fresh off a breakup, and she’s tired of always being so uptight and well-behaved. She wants to get a hobby, date around (especially other women), flirt with everyone she sees, wear something not from the business casual section of her closet—all the fun stuff normal people do in their twenties. One problem: Avery doesn't know where to start. She doesn't have a lot of dating experience, with men or women, and despite being self-assured at work, she doesn't have a lot of confidence when it comes to romance. Enter Taylor Cameron, Napa Valley's biggest flirt and champion heartbreaker. Taylor just broke up with her most recent girlfriend, and her best friend bet her that she can't make it until Labor Day without sleeping with someone. (Two whole months? Without sex? Taylor?!?!) So, she offers to give Avery flirting lessons. It should keep her busy and stop her from texting people she shouldn't. And it might take her mind off how inadequate she feels compared to her friends, who all seem much more settled and adult than Taylor. At first, Avery is stiff and nervous, but Taylor is patient and encouraging, and soon, Avery looks forward to their weekly lessons. With Taylor’s help, Avery finally has the life she always wanted. The only issue is: now she wants Taylor. Their attraction becomes impossible to ignore, despite them both insisting to themselves and everyone else that it isn't serious. When Taylor is forced to confront her feelings for Avery, she doesn't know what to do—and most importantly, if she's already ruined the best thing she's ever had. https://www.jasmineguillory.com/its-only-dancing daily 0.75 2026-02-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58dadfe48419c2744ae836aa/40396ed1-7cee-4a9d-bdc2-9d6cbc078e06/ItsOnlyDancing.jpg It's Only Dancing - It’s Only Dancing It's the summer before her senior year of high school and Kat (Kitty to her family) planned to spend it reading good books, working on her college applications, and enjoying her independence. Instead, she's stuck for an entire month with her family at a camp in the desert in Southern California. When she stumbles across a staff party on the first night, she's jealous of their joyful, uninhibited dancing. She hasn't danced like that since two years ago, when she was forced to quit ballet, which she once loved more than anything. She's determined to leave dance where it belongs -- the past. But Jordan, the handsome and magnetic hip-hop dance instructor, keeps dragging it into her present. As Kat begins sneaking around and lying to her parents in order to spend time with Jordan, she'll have to ask herself -- what is she willing to risk in order to finally feel free? And is it possible her feelings for Jordan could reignite her love for dance?