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Amanda P. Jones
State: Utah
Amanda writes sweet romantic comedies with kisses, laughter, and happily ever afters.
When not reading or writing (which is rare), Amanda loves to travel, camp, spend time with family and friends, and eat chocolate chip cookies—or any other excuse she can come up with to avoid doing housework.
She works at a school during the day and writes at night. She lives in the Rocky Mountains with her husband, three children, and adorable teacup Aussiedoodle.
Genres: Romance
Audiences: Adult
Books by Amanda P. Jones
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The Perils of Pretending
Genre: Romance
Audience: Adult
Tags: Romantic Comedy
The Perils of Pretending by Amanda P. Jones is a swoony, laugh-out-loud sweet romcom about fake dating, family chaos, and falling for the one man you swore you couldn’t risk. When a reluctant family trip to Alaska turns into a matchmaking ambush by her meddling grandma, the heroine enlists her brother’s best friend, Max, to pose as her fake boyfriend. What begins as a harmless scheme to fend off unwanted suitors quickly spirals into something real as stolen glances and not-so-pretend kisses blur every line. But with Max’s dangerous career threatening her already fragile heart, she must decide if risking love is worth the peril—or if happily-ever-after is just another family tall tale.
The Perils of Pretending
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Fall With Me
Genre: Romance
Audience: Adult
Tags: Romantic Comedy
Fall With Me by Amanda P. Jones is a cozy, heart-tugging romcom wrapped in all the fall vibes—pumpkins, apple picking, bonfires, and a whole lot of swoon. When a self-proclaimed loner agrees to plan her brother’s company fall festival, the last thing she expects is help from Dawson Reed, the ridiculously charming new hire with a son who melts her heart. She’s sworn off dating—especially single dads—thanks to a past that makes her believe love is off-limits. But Dawson is impossible to resist, and soon her carefully guarded rules clash with her longing for a family of her own. Sweet, funny, and full of small-town charm, this opposites-attract romance proves that sometimes falling for the right person is worth the risk.
It Started at the Lake
Genre: Romance
Audience: Adult
Tags: Romantic Comedy
It Started at the Lake by Amanda P. Jones is a heartfelt and swoony fake-dating romance set against the backdrop of a sun-soaked summer getaway. Camille has sworn off men after too many heartbreaks, but when her best friend’s widowed cousin Bennett suggests a pretend relationship to get his family off his back, she agrees—it’s safe, simple, and temporary. At least, it’s supposed to be. Between boat rides, late-night talks, and stolen glances, their fake relationship starts to feel dangerously real. With grief, guilt, and family pressure complicating every step, Bennett must decide if he’s ready to open his heart again—and Camille must risk breaking her own rules for the love she never saw coming.
His North Star
Genre: Romance
Audience: Adult
His North Star by Amanda P. Jones is an emotional, friends-to-lovers romance about healing, trust, and finally finding home in the person who’s always been there. After years of secretly loving her best friend Ty, she tried to move on—even getting engaged to his cousin. But when betrayal leaves her broken, Ty becomes her anchor once again. As they work side by side on his new house, Ty finally confesses his true feelings, forcing her to decide if she can risk her heart on the one man she can’t afford to lose. Tender, hopeful, and swoony, this romance shines with the power of love that was meant to be all along.
Christmas in Connecticut
Genre: Romance
Audience: Adult
Tags: Romantic Comedy, Small-Town Romance
The Christmas in Connecticut series by Amanda P. Jones is a collection of cozy, closed-door romantic comedies filled with holiday charm, laugh-out-loud banter, and swoony second chances. From bakery mishaps and baking show rivalries to grumpy/sunshine workplace sparks, each standalone story celebrates love, family, and the magic of Christmas in small-town Connecticut. With heartfelt characters, witty dialogue, and all the festive vibes, this series is perfect for readers who love sweet romance with just a sprinkling of heat.