Priscilla Oliveras is a USA Today bestselling author and 2018 RWA RITA double finalist who writes contemporary romance with a Latinx flavor. Proud of her Puerto Rican-Mexican heritage, she strives to bring authenticity to her novels by sharing her Latinx culture with readers. Her work has garnered praise from O, The Oprah Magazine, Washington Post, New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, Publishers Weekly, and Booklist, among others. Priscilla earned her MFA in Writing Popular Fiction from Seton Hill University and now serves as adjunct faculty in the program while also teaching the online class "Romance Writing" for ed2go.
Praise for Island Affair
“I finished Island Affair with a big smile on my face. I can’t
decide what I adored more: Luis and Sara’s love story; their
relationships with their complicated and difficult and loving
families, or the setting of Key West, which sounded so beautiful I
wanted to jump on a plane. I can't wait to read more by Priscilla
Oliveras!” —Jasmine Guillory, New York Times bestselling author
“Rich with emotion and breathtaking prose, Island Affair delivers a
captivating love story that demonstrates the power of forgiveness
and strong family bonds.” —Farrah Rochon, USA Today bestselling
author
“Priscilla Oliveras carries readers away on a tropical escape
through the pages of a cheery, optimistic romance that casts island
sunshine on even the darkest of circumstances. Island Affair is her
strongest work yet, perfectly calibrating its inviting family
scenes with a sweet, heart-melting romance…a charming fake
relationship romance made all the sweeter by Oliveras’
understanding that the best kind of love is one with room for the
whole family.” —Entertainment Weekly
“A classic fake relationship romance, set in the dreamy Florida
Keys…When they finally admit their feelings for each other, there's
nothing fake about it. And in this novel, happy ever after isn't
just for the hero and heroine, but their families too.” —NPR
“The beachy first romance in Oliveras’s Keys to Love series (after
His Perfect Partner) hits all the right beats of a fake
relationship romance.” —Publishers Weekly
“The Key West setting is lovingly portrayed, showing how local
families struggle with the rising costs of living on an island
paradise…Oliveras has a gift for showcasing how new lovers navigate
introducing romantic partners to their families…Two good people
find love in this emotional, slow-burn romance.” —Kirkus
Reviews
"Oliveras' (Their Perfect Melody, 2018) delightful romance, the
start to the Keys to Love series, is infused with the sights and
tastes of Key West, creating an immersive experience. The families
are realistically drawn in all their challenges, and building a
relationship in a week in close quarters is a fun setup, with
friction and a satisfying ending. Readers will look forward to the
next installment." —Booklist
“Readers who love the “fake dating” trope or romances with a
backdrop of family drama will enjoy this one.” —Library Journal
“Island Affair by Priscilla Oliveras is a hug of a book—it fills
the heart to the brim with its tenderness, warm-heartedness, and
kindness. With some books, you know from the very beginning how
wonderful the characters and their story are going to be and that
feeling only grows with every page you turn.” —Frolic, Book of the
Week
“A pitch-perfect beach read!” —BookPage, Most Anticipated Romances
of the Year
“I’ll read anything that Priscilla writes. I love her stories and
how grounded they are in Latinx culture and family. And this new
series, which was pitched as Blue Bloods but make it Key West,
sounds amazing. And honestly, all I want to read right now is
Latinx people living their best lives on a beach.” —BookTrib, Most
Anticipated Romances of the Year
“Island Affair is a perfect, romantic Caribbean escape. Much like a
warm ocean breeze, Priscilla Oliveras’ beautiful take on the
beloved fake fiancé trope sweeps readers into a heartfelt story
about two people who fall in love while helping each other overcome
substantial personal obstacles. Don’t miss this lovely beginning to
Priscilla Oliveras’ new series. Can’t wait to take my next trip!”
—Jamie Beck, USA Today bestselling author
“Priscilla Oliveras writes about families and love with warmth and
charm. If you love nuanced characters and big emotions, read Island
Affair." —HelenKay Dimon
"This book is the perfect island escape, filled with the warmth of
family and community, lush writing, and the hottest nice-guy
firefighter hero I’ve read in a while." —Sonali Dev
Praise for Priscilla Oliveras’ Matched to Perfection Series
"If you're looking for a heartwarming love story that will make you
smile, laugh, cry, and happy‑sigh, this is it. The novel
beautifully highlights the importance of family in Latin cultures
and the way our dreams can evolve over time." —Redbook on His
Perfect Partner
“A highlight of any Oliveras novel is how effortlessly her
celebration of her culture lifts off the page, from her sprinkling
of Spanish throughout to the large family meals sharing traditional
dishes to the distinct flavor of the music and dance styles she
emphasizes. Readers will feel utterly carried away...Whether you’re
well‑versed in Puerto Rican culture or completely new to it,
Oliveras welcomes readers into a space that feels both familiar and
new and exciting...A romantic, diverting melody.” —Entertainment
Weekly on Their Perfect Melody
“A lovely and modern take on an unplanned pregnancy with two people
who want the best for their baby but refuse to settle for anything
less than true love. Spoiler alert: They don't have to!” —NPR on
Her Perfect Affair
“Moving familial relationships and splashes of Puerto Rican culture
round out this splendid contemporary.” —Publishers Weekly, STARRED
REVIEW for His Perfect Partner
“Oliveras takes all the right steps in this sweet romance ...Packed
with emotion, humor, and memorable characters.” —Booklist, STARRED
REVIEW for His Perfect Partner
“A classic romance plot…Oliveras has knack for writing big,
boisterous, supportive, interfering families, and there is a
delightful one here, filled with differing, overwhelming opinions
about Rosa and Jeremy, whose long, slow tumble into love is as
authentic as it is rewarding.” —The Washington Post on Her Perfect
Affair
“A sweet romance sure to tug at readers' heartstrings.” —Bookpage
on His Perfect Partner
“Warm, sweet and spicy in just the right amounts. His Perfect
Partner is a delicious read!” —Kristin Higgins, New York
Times bestselling author
"Page‑turning plot, great characters, a sparkling debut!” —Lori
Wilde, New York Times bestselling author on His Perfect Partner
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