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.
Favorite listens of 2026 (so far)
Articles and interviews
July 24, 2026
H.M. Wolfe’s “Daggermouth” is a dystopian romance full of female rage—and we’re here for it
The author chats about what inspired The Heart Duology, how she crafted her propulsive plot, and what she loves about that crazy fork scene.
June 26, 2026
Sun, sand, and swoons
Serious heat, no sunscreen required!
June 25, 2026
“West of Forever” kicks off an irresistible small-town romance series about feuding families
Corinne Michaels talks about the landscape that inspired her character-rich new series, Heartstone Ranch, and the steamy duet narration from Connor Crais and Vanessa Vazquez.
May 26, 2026
TL Swan's “The Heart You Kept” is a sizzling series starter with an intoxicatingly dark edge
The bestselling author sat down with Audible Editor Patty K Rivera to discuss her latest listen: a steamy, suspenseful billionaire romance with one heck of a cliffhanger.
May 5, 2026
Brynn Kelly’s latest Audible Original is a thrilling, romantic romp through Las Vegas
The bestselling author talks about the inspiration behind “Some Like It Lethal,” finally conquering an enemies-to-lovers storyline, and what she’s listening to now.
April 23, 2026
Buckle up for Alex Aster’s dazzling adult romantasy debut, “Starside”
The bestselling author talks duet narration, her intense enemies-to-lovers storyline, and how Latino culture inspired her love of storytelling.
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.
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