Here for the Wrong Reasons

In this swoon-filled lesbian rom-com, two dating show contestants vying for the attention of the handsome, eligible 'bachelor' fall head over heels - for each other...

Krystin knows exactly what she wants: a husband, a horse, and a place to hang all her competitive rodeo blue ribbons. On Hopelessly Devoted, Krystin is determined to win the affections of the season's Hopeless Romantic, Josh - that is, if she can just ignore the glossy brunette whose crimson smile gives her goosebumps.

Lauren has never done anything for the right reasons. Her plan is simple: stay on Hopelessly Devoted long enough to build her social media following, gracefully leave when it's her turn to be eliminated, and use her new-found freedom to do what she really wants, including coming out of the proverbial walk-in closet. But the longer she stays on the show, the more she finds herself tangled up in a certain blonde's lasso...

Fans of Ashley Herring Blake and Alexandria Bellefleur, and readers who love The Bachelor, will adore this steamy, laugh-out-loud debut romance

WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT HERE FOR THE WRONG REASONS:

'This book gave me everything I wanted...all the romantic tension and yearning, spice and a conclusion that left me so satisfied' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'I ATE this book up' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'Watching this story play out left me laughing and crying in the best way' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'Perfect for fans of dating shows and reality TV - and all romcom fans who like a bit of spice!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'Oh my gosh this was so FUN...easily a five star read' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

A wonderful mix of sweet and steamy...as deliciously addictive as the most bingeable reality show. -- Publishers Weekly, starred review
Through Krystin and Lauren's evolving relationship, which brims over with chemistry; the two women's individual journeys to exploring their identities; and a fearlessness in introducing morally complex characters, this debut contributes bold new aspects to the romance genre while embracing that all-important happily-ever-after. -- Kirkus Reviews
Packed with reality television drama, queer love and a lot of heart -- Alison Cochrun, author of The Charm Offensive
A gorgeous story about identity and the beauty of being seen for who you are -- Ashley Herring Blake, author of Delilah Green Doesn't Care
Here for the Wrong Reasons is a creative, delightful, and angst-filled romance readers are sure to adore! I fell hard for Lauren and Krystin as they laughed, healed, and fell in love through every dating show predicament they faced. Paulsen and Wang are brightly talented new voices! -- Courtney Kae, author of In the Event of Love

Lydia Wang is the Love & Life editor at Women's Health magazine, and she's covered sex, dating, and pop culture (including reality TV) for Refinery29, Cosmopolitan, Vulture, and more.

Annabel Paulsen holds an MFA in Creative Writing from The New School, and her essays and criticism have appeared in NeoText, Electric Literature, Riot Fest Magazine, and Document Journal.

Together, Annabel and Lydia share a love for queer romance novels and dating shows (and each other). They started as friends and by the end of writing this novel, they were dating. They live together in Brooklyn, and hope to one day co-parent a black pug named Elise.

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