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It’s officially happening. Before Her is in its final read-through. This weekend, I’m going through the manuscript one last time, checking every chapter, catching those last tiny things that somehow manage to survive a ridiculous number of rereads, and making sure everything is exactly where I want it before I officially call it finished. My goal is to have the final manuscript submitted by Sunday night, which means we are officially on track for Before Her to release on Augu

Hi, I’m J.D. Petty, and I’m so happy you’re here. I’m a romance author who loves exploring all kinds of love stories. Whether it’s small town, sports, fantasy, dark romance, or something in between, my goal is always the same: to write stories that make you feel something and give every reader a place to call home. This blog is where I’ll share the behind-the-scenes moments of my life as an author. You’ll find writing updates, sneak peeks, cover reveals, book recommendations,