An ice fishing storm romance, a YA Contemporary Romance Novel with forced proximity and a love triangle crafted for older teenagers. A new novel by Julie Hoag (me), this is book 2 after "Hungry Hearts". Yay, I'm so excited to have this book go live! It's been waiting a few years to be released. This series has been coined "Hungry Love" and there will be a book three coming in the future. Scroll down to learn more about the book and access the link to the ARC copy. This website uses affiliate ... Continue Reading...
Cabin Crew, New YA Contemporary Romance Novel
My new novel is now in prelaunch and ARC mode! It will release in paperback and ebook on March 14, 2025 (was released April 1, 2025). The cover reveal will happen February 28, 2025 (see below!). This YA Contemporary Romance Novel takes place in Minnesota at a cabin during a polar vortex storm and is a retelling of "The Breakfast Club". It is an own voices book and was inspired by actual weather in Minnesota several years ago when a polar vortex storm closed school for four days in a row. It's a ... Continue Reading...
First Book Birthday Hungry Hearts by Julie Hoag
It's my one-year book birthday! Woohoo! I'm celebrating one year today since the paperback release of my contemporary romance Young Adult novel Hungry Hearts. To celebrate, I'm posting an excerpt from the book and hosting a giveaway. Please scroll to the end to sign up for your chance to win a paperback or CD of the book. This website uses affliliate links. Please see the disclaimer page in the menu for more details. Hungry Hearts was published by Swoon Romance/Month9Books. This is a ... Continue Reading...
Young Adult Dystopian Novels with Fantasy Adventure Themes
YA (Young Adult) novels are enjoyed by many people around the world, and for good reason, they are full of surprises, intrigue, excitement, danger, and always fabulously strong heroes we all love to dream about. We all adore seeing heroes prevail and overcome odds. I'm sharing two Young Adult Dystopian Novels with fantasy adventure themes, books both you and your child will enjoy immensely. This website uses affiliate links. Please see the disclaimer page in the menu for more ... Continue Reading...
Dystopian YA Novels: An Author Interview
YA (Young Adult) novels are popular not only with teens, but with adults too, and this includes me. I write YA novels myself and it's one genre I fully enjoy reading. Jeremiah Franklin, the author of three dystopian YA novels, the "Dark Tomorrow" thriller trilogy, granted me the honor of an author interview, which I'm going to share here. His amazing trilogy is about teens surviving a deadly virus that decimates the planet. There's something extra special about reading the same book as your ... Continue Reading...
Adventure Stories for Kids About Ancient Egypt
Looking for new books for kids in grades four to seven to read? Two books of historical-based adventure stories for kids about ancient Egypt plus an activity to go along with it are the best ideas for educational pastimes for kids. They can get some reading in, learn about past cultures, and be entertained all at the same time! I know you and your child will love these books! Keep reading to find out all the bonuses associated with these books and to read words from the author herself. This ... Continue Reading...
Sexy New Adult Romance Books Women Will Love
Okay, fellow moms and adult women...have you tried out any books in the genre of New Adult? You simply must try reading some New Adult (NA) romance books if you love reading about love because they are so fun to read, and you will get loads of swooning in. I promise. I'm an author of YA myself (YA means Young Adult, books with main characters who are teens... my debut novel Hungry Hearts comes out in 2020 with Swoon Romance) and I love to read YA novels, but if you are looking for a sexier story ... Continue Reading...
Five Awesome YA Romance Novels You Will Love to Read
Do you love to read YA romance novels? Do you love books filled with first love and relationships...and swooning? I sure do. I'm a grown woman and an author of YA fiction myself, and I admit it, I'm totally obsessed with reading Young Adult books. I want to introduce you to five of my recent favorite reads in the YA contemporary romance genre. I will provide a short review of the book, a list of themes, the steam level, and my rating. Keep reading to get the scoop on five awesome YA Romance ... Continue Reading...
