Lia Renza Books

Lia Renza — Sweet Romance Author

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Welcome to My Sweet Romance Circle

About Lia

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A Warm Welcome to Book Lovers

Hi, I'm Lia. I'm a sweet romance author, lifelong believer in happily-ever-afters, enthusiastic traveler, wife, mom, dog lover, and someone who still thinks there's something wonderfully magical about falling in love.

There's a Little Real Life in Every Book

Every story I write is touched by somewhere I've been or somewhere I've dreamed of going. I've wandered cobblestone streets in Europe, watched sunsets over the ocean, and fallen a little bit in love with every city that's ever made me feel like anything was possible.

Those places find their way into my books — not always by name, but always by feeling. The way a city smells in the rain. The way a bridge looks at twilight. The way two strangers can share a glance across a crowded café and suddenly the whole world gets a little smaller.

But that's a story for the blog. ❤️

When I'm Not Writing...

You'll find me somewhere in Colorado, probably with a dog in my lap and a cup of coffee going cold beside me. I'm a wife, a mom, and someone who genuinely believes that a good book and a cozy blanket can fix almost anything.

I love hiking trails that end with a view, road trips with no real plan, and any restaurant that makes me feel like I'm somewhere far away from home.

Come Along With Me

Whether you're here for the books, the travel inspiration, or just a little bit of warmth on a hard day — I'm so glad you're here.

I write stories about real love. The kind that's messy and funny and tender and worth every page. And I hope that when you close one of my books, you feel just a little bit more hopeful about the world.

I'm so glad you found me. With love, Lia

Behind Lia Renza Books

Lia on a bridge at twilight

Writing may begin with one person and a blank page, but bringing those stories into the world has become something even more special. I'm incredibly fortunate to have my daughter, Emily, as the Creative Designer and Marketing Director for Lia Renza Books.

From cover design to social media to the overall look and feel of everything you see here — Emily's fingerprints are on all of it. She has an eye for beauty and a heart for storytelling that makes everything she touches feel intentional and warm.

Working with her has been one of the unexpected joys of this whole journey. I started writing to tell love stories. I didn't expect that the process itself would become one.

Lia and Emily selfie at the waterfront

As her mom, I've always known how talented she is. Getting to work alongside her professionally and see that talent firsthand has been an unexpected gift.

I write the love stories. Emily helps me bring the world around them to life. And somehow, we still like each other when the workday is over. ❤️

My Blog

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August 8, 2026

I Started Writing at 60 — And It Felt Like the Beginning

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Lia's Book Gallery

Sweet romance. Heart-fluttering moments. Happily-ever-afters guaranteed.

The Story We Never Finished book cover

June 2026

The Story We Never Finished

A Sweet Small Town Friends to Lovers Romance

He restores broken buildings. She searches for the truth hiding underneath everything. For one unforgettable year, they invent stories about strangers over coffee — while somehow missing the biggest story unfolding between them.

4.3(8 reviews)
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The Professor, The Protector & The Contract book cover

February 2026

The Professor, The Protector & The Contract

A Sweet Small Town Fake Dating Romance

One impulsive lie. One protective hero. One small town watching. Dr. Mara Ellison has a fake boyfriend — and he's starting to feel dangerously real.

4.7(13 reviews)
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Stuck with Him book cover

November 2025

Stuck with Him

A Sweet Second Chance Romance

She wasn't supposed to see him again. Not here. Not on a small-town ferry with nowhere to run. Because Graham Whitby isn't just her ex-fiancé — he's the man who broke her heart.

4.7(16 reviews)
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Snowed INN With My Brother's Best Friend book cover

December 2025

Snowed INN With My Brother's Best Friend

A Sweet Small Town Opposites Attract Romance

One blizzard, one camera, and one very real kiss. Fake-dating her brother's best friend was never the plan — but the whole town is already in on it.

4.1(7 reviews)
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My Protective Enemy book cover

August 2025

My Protective Enemy

A Sweet Second Chance Romance

She came home for her brother's wedding and accidentally got engaged to the one man she never got over. Cole Weston isn't just the best man — he's her ex-best friend, her childhood protector, and the almost-kiss that ruined everything.

4.6(20 reviews)
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The Novella that started it all!

FREE Sweet Small-Town Fake Dating Romance.

A broody rockstar. A fake relationship. Falling for him was never part of the plan.

My Grumpy Fake Boyfriend by Lia Renza — book cover

I was hired to work with Ethan Collier— not fall for him.

Especially not the broody rockstar pretending to be my boyfriend to save our small-town summer festival.

He's guarded. Grumpy. Completely off-limits.

But somewhere between fake smiles, lingering glances, and stolen moments…

What started as pretend suddenly feels all too real.

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