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)

Buckle up for Alex Aster’s dazzling adult romantasy debut, “Starside”

Articles and interviews

August 8, 2025

Cue the swoon: A beginner’s guide to romance

Your romance era starts now.

July 29, 2025

It takes two: Dual and duet narrations are spicing up romance

When two narrators bring a story to life, the chemistry is electric. Our romance experts explain the difference between dual and duet performances.

May 14, 2025

"Better Luck Next Time" is a road trip through the what-ifs

A time-slip rom-com about bickering soul mates, alternate timelines, and unexpected clarity.

May 6, 2025

"Shield of Sparrows" is a slow-burn tale of power, monsters, and sisterhood

A reluctant princess. A blood-bound bargain. And the quiet unraveling of everything she was told to be.

May 2, 2025

Love, dragons, rebellion, survival ... everything you need to know about the Empyrean series

Whether you’re crossing the parapet into the Riders Quadrant for the first time or need a refresher on Violet Sorrengail’s journey, here’s a full catch-up on the Empyrean series so far.

February 13, 2025

Chaos, comedy, murder, and romance all combine in “Scythe & Sparrow”

Author Brynne Weaver talks about concluding the Ruinous Love Trilogy, adaptation news, and how to think like a serial killer.

August 21, 2024

The essential guide to Colleen Hoover

Whether you're new to her work or a certified CoHort, we have everything you need to find your next listen.

July 29, 2024

Lily Chu strikes the perfect balance of bitter and sweet in “Drop Dead”

Drawing from a love of obituaries, mysteries, and cats, Chu takes listeners on a roller-coaster journey through intrigue, humor, and unexpected romance.

January 25, 2024

25 listens that navigate the enchanting realms of romantasy

These spellbinding stories deliver the magic of romance and fantasy.

December 14, 2023

A hapless brother-sister team stumble into a crime network in "#CrimeTime"

Bestselling author Jeneva Rose partnered with her husband Drew Pyne to create a fun, fast-paced audio original inspired by a real-life crime—and the TikToks that followed.

September 21, 2023

Talking Latino & Hispanic heritage and culture with Héctor Tobar

The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of "Deep Down Dark" and "Our Migrant Souls" explores the complex development and identity of what it means to be "Latino" in the US today.