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Katie Cotugno

    Katie Cotugno crafts messy, complicated, and feminist love stories that have earned her a spot on The New York Times bestseller list. She delves into the complexities of relationships with a unique style that draws readers into the depths of human emotion. Her work often explores themes of feminism and the power of the female voice, creating strong and memorable characters. Cotugno's writing is celebrated for its honesty and its ability to capture the essence of modern romantic narratives.

    Katie Cotugno
    You Say It First
    Fireworks
    Birds of California
    How to Love
    9 Days and 9 Nights
    Rules for Being a Girl
    • 2024

      Hemlock House

      A Liar's Beach Novel

      • 240 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      In the prestigious Ivy League setting, iconic detective Holiday Poirot teams up with her childhood friend Linden to solve a perplexing murder on campus. As they navigate the challenges of elite academia, the duo must unravel secrets and lies to uncover the truth behind the crime. The story blends mystery with themes of ambition and friendship, showcasing the pressure and intrigue of life in an elite institution.

      Hemlock House
    • 2024

      Taylor and Travis.Jennifer and A-Rod.Marilyn and Joe. When a professional athlete and a megawatt star fall in love, the world becomes obsessed...Now it's time to meet Lacey and Jimmy.With four chart-topping albums, Lacey Logan is a superstar whose life no longer feels like her own, her every move photographed, videoed and dissected. Lacey skilfully governs her narrative throughout it all, an expert at showing fans and paparazzi only exactly what she wants them to see. But when she discovers her boyfriend is hiding some devastating secrets, she begins to lose her confidence, and her control over her own story.Then big shouldered baseball player Jimmy Hodges walks into the bar where she's venting to a friend. With his shaggy beard and unfashionable button-down, Jimmy is the opposite of the picture-perfect guy Lacey thinks she wants. And yet she finds herself drawn to him. For the first time in her life, Lacey's doing things she wants to do, not what she thinks she should be doing.But following her desires comes with its own risks. Lacey and Jimmy are polar opposites, and starting a relationship with him could damage everything she's worked so hard for. So why can't she get him out her head?It's a LOVE STORY. Readers are falling head over heels for Lacey and Jimmy's romance...'KNOCKED IT OUT OF THE PARK' 'HEAVY HITTER is a homerun!!!!' 'Where has this been all my life?? I could not put this book down' 'Drama, humor, celebrity romance - what more can you ask for?' 'I would do anything for just one more page . . . I am an addict to this book' 'Gives strong Tayvis vibes'

      Heavy Hitter: Global popstar meets professional athlete in this must-read romcom of the summer
    • 2024

      A smart and sexy romance unfolds between an international pop star and a major league baseball player, both navigating the complexities of fame and personal struggles. As they connect, the story explores themes of redemption and second chances, highlighting the challenges faced by celebrity athletes. This thrilling narrative combines humor and sizzling chemistry, offering a fresh take on the celebrity-athlete trope, making it a captivating read for fans of contemporary romance.

      Heavy Hitter
    • 2024
    • 2023

      Liar's Beach

      The unputdownable thriller of the summer

      • 274 pages
      • 10 hours of reading
      3.1(4850)Add rating

      With a gripping narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats, this book promises an exhilarating experience. The story unfolds during a summer filled with suspense and intrigue, ensuring that you won't be able to put it down. Prepare for unexpected twists and a thrilling journey that will leave you wanting more.

      Liar's Beach
    • 2022

      "Former child actor Fiona St. James dropped out of the spotlight after a spectacularly public crash and burn. The tabloids called her crazy and self-destructive and said she'd lost her mind. Now in her late twenties, Fiona believes her humiliating past is firmly behind her. She's finally regained a modicum of privacy, and she won't let anything, or anyone, mess it up. Unlike Fiona, Sam Fox, who played her older brother on the popular television show Birds of California, loves the perks that come with being a successful Hollywood actor: fame, women, parties, money. When his current show gets cancelled and his agent starts to avoid his calls, the desperate actor enthusiastically signs on for a Birds of California revival. But to make it happen, he needs Fiona St. James. Against her better judgment, Fiona agrees to have lunch with Sam. What happens next takes them both by surprise. Sam is enthralled by Fiona's take-no-prisoners attitude, and Fiona discovers a lovable goofball behind Sam's close-up-ready face. But just like in the rom-coms Fiona despises, there's a twist that threatens her new love. Sam doesn't know the full story behind her breakdown. What happens when she reveals the truth?"

      Birds of California
    • 2020

      You Say It First

      • 368 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
      3.4(6889)Add rating

      An addictive, irresistible YA novel about two teens from different worlds who fall for each other after a voter registration call turns into a long-distance romance—from Katie Cotugno, the New York Times bestselling author of 99 Days . Perfect for fans of Mary H.K. Choi, Robin Benway, and Nicola Yoon. One conversation can change everything. Meg has her entire life set up she and her best friend, Emily, plan to head to Cornell together in the fall, and she works at a voter registration call center in her Philadelphia suburb. But everything changes when one of those calls connects her to a stranger from small-town Ohio. Colby is stuck in a rut, reeling from a family tragedy and working a dead-end job. The last thing he has time for is some privileged rich girl preaching the sanctity of the political process. So he says the worst thing he can think of and hangs up. But things don’t end there.… That night on the phone winds up being the first in a series of candid, sometimes heated, always surprising conversations that lead to a long-distance friendship and then—slowly—to something more. Across state lines and phone lines, Meg and Colby form a once-in-a-lifetime connection. But in the end, are they just too different to make it work? You Say It First is a propulsive, layered novel about how sometimes the person who has the least in common with us can be the one who changes us most.

      You Say It First
    • 2020

      Rules for Being a Girl

      • 320 pages
      • 12 hours of reading
      4.0(5775)Add rating

      From Katie Cotugno and author of Sex and the City Candace Bushnell comes this fierce and feisty exploration of feminism: standing up, speaking out and rewriting the rules. Don't be easy. Don't give it up. Don't be a prude. Don't be cold. Don't put him in the friendzone. Don't act desperate. Don't let things go too far. Don't give him the wrong idea. Don't blame him for trying. Don't walk alone at night. But calm down! Don't worry so much. Smile! Marin is a smart, driven, popular girl - she's headed for Brown when she graduates and has a brilliant career as a journalist ahead of her. Especially in the eyes of English teacher Mr Beckett. He spends a lot of time around Marin, and she thinks it's harmless . . . until he kisses her. No one believes Marin when she tells them what happened, so she does the only thing she can: she writes an article called 'Rules for Being a Girl' for the school paper to point out the misogyny and sexism that girls face every day. As things heat up at school and in her personal life, Marin must figure out how to take back the power and rewrite her own rules.

      Rules for Being a Girl