denise williams

Love is Written in the Code of Second-Chance Workplace Romance

Second-chance romances always give me hope. We don’t have the luxury of going back in time (nor do I think I want to), but knowing that we can go back and find love where we once thought we lost it makes me hopeful. So that's why I rooted for Pearl…

Y. M. NelsonDecember 15, 2023

Fiction Podcasts Romance

Nerdy Romantics Podcast: Body Positive Love Stories With Plus-Sized Main Characters

BookTrib is proud to present to our readers the Nerdy Romantics Podcast. Romance and women’s fiction author Y. M. Nelson discusses the nerdy — superheroes, sci-fi and fantasy, and nerdy pop culture; and the romantic — romance novels, romantic movies, and romance tropes she loves. From reviews of books, TV and movies, to…

Y. M. NelsonNovember 8, 2022

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Enemies Attract in Swoon-Worthy Romance Set in the Wedding Industry

Damage. That’s the one word that came to mind about halfway through Do you Take This Man? (Berkley) by Denise Williams, and the word won’t let me go even now as I write this review. In fact, my playlist for this book would consist of one song — Damage by…

Y. M. NelsonSeptember 12, 2022

Fiction Romance

An Upbeat Rom-Com That Goes the Extra Mile With Body Positivity and Healthy Mindsets

Plus-sized women don’t need a hero. We’re all heroes just by existing in a society where people believe fat and ugly are synonyms. No, plus-sized women need validation when the rest of society sees a plus-sized hero. Enter Britta. Denise Wiliams’ sophomore novel, The Fastest Way to Fall (Berkley), is…

Y. M. NelsonNovember 2, 2021

Fiction Romance

Rom-Com “How to Fail at Flirting” Succeeds on All Levels

"Williams blends rom-com fun with more weighty topics in her winsome debut." —The Washington Post "SPECTACULAR! Grabbed me on page one and held me enthralled until the end, when I promptly started re-reading to enjoy the deliciousness again.” —Priscilla Oliveras, USA Today bestselling author —∞— One look at the cover…

Y. M. NelsonDecember 1, 2020

Fiction Listicles Romance

7 Recent and Upcoming Romances by Black Authors You Should Check Out

About an hour after I was asked to put together a list of Black romance authors with recent and upcoming releases, I had about 20 names on the list. It took a couple of days to narrow them down. Ultimately, I chose the following selections because I have personal respect…

Y. M. NelsonFebruary 12, 2021

Nerdy Romantics Podcast: Body Positive Love Stories With Plus-Sized Main Characters

Enemies Attract in Swoon-Worthy Romance Set in the Wedding Industry

An Upbeat Rom-Com That Goes the Extra Mile With Body Positivity and Healthy Mindsets

Rom-Com “How to Fail at Flirting” Succeeds on All Levels

7 Recent and Upcoming Romances by Black Authors You Should Check Out

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