Cara Bastone

Cara Bastone is a full-time writer based in Brooklyn, where she lives with her husband, son, and an almost-goldendoodle. She specializes in romance novels, aiming to uncover the magic in everyday love stories. Her passion for the genre began in high school after discovering a collection of her grandmother's old Harlequin Romances, sparking a lifelong devotion to heartfelt narratives.

Bastone's work celebrates relatable characters and authentic emotional connections, particularly focusing on men who embrace vulnerability without being constrained by traditional masculinity. She draws inspiration from simple pleasures like pretzel sticks and strolls through Prospect Park, infusing her stories with warmth and sincerity. Her writing resonates with readers who appreciate genuine, swoon-worthy romance grounded in real-life experiences.
Forever Yours Books
# Title Year
1 When We First Met 2020
2 Just a Heartbeat Away 2020
3 Can't Help Falling 2020
4 Flirting with Forever 2021
Love Lines Books
# Title Year
1 Call Me Maybe 2021
2 Sweet Talk 2021
3 Seatmate 2022
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Love at First Psych 2023
2 Ready or Not 2024
3 Maybe This Time 2024
4 Promise Me Sunshine 2025
Short Stories/Novellas
# Title Year
1 Better Luck Next Time 2025
Dial Delights Books (with Kate Stayman-London, with Georgia Clark, with Susie Dumond, with Camille Kellogg, with Kate Goldbeck, with Kate Robb, with Lisa Peers, with K.T. Hoffman)
# Title Year
1 One to Watch (By: Kate Stayman-London) 2020
2 Queerly Beloved (By: Susie Dumond) 2022
3 Just as You Are (By: Camille Kellogg) 2023
4 You, Again (By: Kate Goldbeck) 2023
5 Love at 350° (By: Lisa Peers) 2023
6 This Spells Love (By: Kate Robb) 2023
7 Ready or Not 2024
8 The Prospects (By: K.T. Hoffman) 2024
9 Looking for a Sign (By: Susie Dumond) 2024
10 Prime Time Romance (By: Kate Robb) 2024
11 Fang Fiction (By: Kate Stayman-London) 2024
12 Most Wonderful (By: Georgia Clark) 2024
13 Promise Me Sunshine 2025
14 The Next Chapter (By: Camille Kellogg) 2025
15 Bed and Breakup (By: Susie Dumond) 2025