Renee Carlino

Renée Carlino is a bestselling author, known for her contemporary women's novels and new adult fiction. She has a passion for love stories and the complexities and drama that exist within intimate relationships, which is reflected in her writing. Carlino's books have been featured in numerous national publications, including Cosmopolitan Magazine, InStyle Magazine, USA TODAY, Huffington Post, Latina magazine, Publisher's Weekly, Redbook, Sunset Magazine, Coastal Living, and the Union Tribune.

Carlino began writing creatively as a teenager, starting with short stories and poetry before moving on to long prose as an adult. She grew up in California and currently resides in the San Diego area with her husband, two sons, and their sweet puppy, John Snow Cash. When she's not at the beach with her boys or working on her next project, she enjoys reading, attending concerts, and indulging in dark chocolate.

In addition to her work as an author, Carlino is also a screenwriter. Her adaptation with Julia Stiles for "Wish You Were Here" is currently in production and scheduled to shoot in New Jersey in January 2024. Her latest novel, "THIS USED TO BE US," is set to be released on July 9th, 2024. With her ability to capture the complexities of love and relationships in her writing, Carlino has established herself as a talented and successful author in her genre.