Margaret Hargrove
Margaret is a former magazine editor who balances her love of dark and twisty domestic thrillers with a healthy dose of sweet and sappy rom-coms. As a busy single mom, she enjoys listening to audiobooks while cooking, commuting, and doing almost anything so she can keep up with her favorite authors and discover new writers to love. You can subscribe to her romance newsletter here.
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Articles and interviews
With “Told You So,” Leeanne Slade delivers another satisfying love story
The author of “The Rebound” returns with a must-listen romance about the magic of finding The One when you least expect it.
Regina Black explores “The Art of Scandal” in her sexy debut
Political scandal and rekindling passion collide in this sultry story about family, forgiveness, and finding love in unexpected places.
“Unle❤️sh for Love” explores love in all its many forms
Creators Serita Wesley and Alesha Reneé talk about balancing life and love and the all-star cast assembled for their scripted rom-com audio series.
Vanessa Walters reveals her real-life experiences behind “The Nigerwife”
Set in Nigeria, this acclaimed debut thriller captures the feeling of being isolated and invisible within a family of strangers.
Meet “The Youngbloods” and the trio of writers who brought them to life
Learn how three bestselling writers crafted the fantasy romance trilogy of the summer.
With “Homebodies,” Tembe Denton-Hurst turns her layoff into triumph
Tembe Denton-Hurst’s compelling debut chronicles a young Black journalist fighting back against a world that refuses to make space for her.
"Bachelorette" Rachel Lindsay writes her own happy ending
The former reality TV star explores the "what if" of saying no to reality TV dating in her romance debut.
Kennedy Ryan Is the Queen of Second-Chance Romance
The award-winning author’s Audible Original romance, “Coming Home,” features two high-powered journalists reconnecting at their alma mater during homecoming weekend.
Queen Latifah inspires with "Unity in the Community"
Hosted by the legendary rapper, actor, and producer, “Unity in the Community” is a seven-episode podcast celebrating the real-life stories of local heroes who enacted positive change in their neighborhood and beyond.
In “Maame,” Jessica George taps into the relatability of loneliness and grief
In Jessica George’s smart, funny debut novel, a late-blooming Londoner emerges from a constrictive family dynamic to start living her own life, with a lot of (hilarious) help from the internet.
Hip-Hop Legend Fat Joe Sets the Record Straight in “The Book of Jose”
The Bronx rapper brings his storytelling talents to new heights in a memoir tracing his “action-packed” life and the birth of a great American art form.
Tabitha Brown’s Cookbook Is About More Than Recipes—It’s About Choosing Joy
The beloved chef feeds the soul with her signature warmth and comfort in her new vegan cookbook, "Cooking from the Spirit."
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