Kristen Lucero
State: Utah
Kristen Lucero is a contemporary romance author passionate about writing heartfelt, swoony, and steamy stories reminiscent of '90s rom-com vibes. A devoted mother of three and happily married for over a decade, she uses her life in Utah as creative inspiration, weaving small-town charm and relatable characters into her novels. Her debut * Aisle Come Back to You*, kicks off the Evergreen Grove series, followed by Ride by Your Side, and she also penned Camp Let You Go. Known for witty banter, emotionally invested relationships, and slow-building romance, Kristen connects with readers on Instagram as @authorkristenlucero and on TikTok, sharing bookish content and her journey as a mom-author juggling writing and family life
Genres: Romance
Audiences: Adult
Books by Kristen Lucero
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Evergreen Grove series
Genre: Romance
Audience: Adult
Tags: Small-Town Romance
The Evergreen Grove Series is a swoony, small-town romance collection filled with second chances, sizzling slow burns, and the kind of emotional messiness that makes love feel real. Set against the backdrop of charming Evergreen Grove, Colorado, each book follows a different couple navigating old wounds, awkward reunions, runaway weddings, and undeniable chemistry. Whether it’s rekindling a long-lost crush (Aisle Come Back to You) or falling for your best friend’s off-limits brother (Ride by Your Side), this series delivers heart, heat, and a whole lot of romantic tension. Perfect for fans of Friends to Lovers, Grumpy/Sunshine, and Weddings Gone Wrong tropes.
Camp Let You Go
Genre: Romance
Audience: Adult
Camp Let You Go is a nostalgic, second-chance romance that blends summer-camp charm with emotional depth and delicious slow-burn chemistry. When Penny Watts returns to Camp Sunny Hills a decade after her first love—and heartbreak—she’s expecting s’mores, serenity, and maybe a little closure. What she doesn’t expect is that the camp director is him: the boy who broke her heart ten years ago. Forced to work together under the canopy of pine trees and past memories, Penny must decide whether to finally let go… or hold on to the love she thought she’d lost for good. Perfect for fans of summer vibes, heartache with heat, and second chances beneath the stars.