Diving deep into the captivating world of romance, author Jasmine Guillory masterfully explores a plethora of beloved romantic tropes, ranging from slow-burn relationships to intricate love triangles, and everything that falls in between. Her unique storytelling ability has made her a prominent figure in contemporary romance literature.

In fact, she has a knack for inventing her own compelling narratives. One of her standout works, the immensely popular The Proposal, published in 2018, tells the story of Nikole, who finds herself in an unexpected and unwanted situation when her boyfriend of five months publicly proposes. Just when things seem bleak, she is rescued by the charming stranger, Carlos, leading to an exhilarating romance that takes the classic strangers-to-lovers trope to new heights. 

Since then, Guillory has penned seven remarkable books, each showcasing a diverse cast of intriguing characters navigating complex and often exhilarating romantic entanglements. Among the various themes she explores, one particular trope keeps drawing her back.

During an exclusive interview with E! News at the 30th Annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, Guillory enthusiastically expressed, “Oh my gosh, I love fake dating so much! I would write another fake dating book in a heartbeat, but I feel like I can’t keep going back to that well too much. However, I absolutely adore reading it and writing it. I find it incredibly fun and engaging.”