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Haven Francis

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http://mynewadultromance.blogspot.com/

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Genre

Romance, Young Adult

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Ned Vizzini, Sufjan Stevens, Tim Tharp, David Levithan, Toni Morrison, ...more

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October 2013

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An escapist filled with wanderlust, writing is Haven’s responsible adult version of getting in the car and driving without aim. Reading and music are close seconds. She and her husband can often be found checking out their favorite bands locally or hundreds of miles away via road trips. Reading is something they don’t have in common, but he tolerates her dimly lit late-night habit.

Haven once made a living writing about trends in interior design but thoroughly enjoys that fact that people, unlike furniture, can fall in love. She especially loves when they fall desperately and into a forbidden kind of love. Haven also works as a graphic designer but considers Mom her most important title.

She has a slightly embarrassing fascination with the pe ...more

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Do you plan to write more LGBT books? I loved Riding with Brighton so, so much. <3

Haven Francis Thanks Jules <3 The answer is 100% yes! I was actually just taking a break from the book I'm working on which is another YA MM romance that I'm really…moreThanks Jules <3 The answer is 100% yes! I was actually just taking a break from the book I'm working on which is another YA MM romance that I'm really excited about and hope to finish before the end of summer. I'm not quite sure how to describe it yet (gah) but I'll keep you posted!(less)

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Hi haven! I just devoted the last day of my life to reading your last 2 books and I don't regret it at all! Paxton is definitely my new book boyfriend! There is something about your characters and the way you write that feels so unique (I also read you previous series). I feel so attached to them. I'm wondering if you hear that from other readers and if you can give me any insight on why that is? Thank you, Iris

Haven Francis Hi Iris! Thank you so much for the question and for supporting my books! I'm glad you liked Paxton, I kind of love him myself.
Eek - my first question…moreHi Iris! Thank you so much for the question and for supporting my books! I'm glad you liked Paxton, I kind of love him myself.
Eek - my first question is kind of a hard one! I have had people tell me that before and if I had to come up with a reason I would say it's because of my writing process. I think, generally, writers are motivated by a plot. They have a complete story they have to tell. I've tried writing like that, but it's never worked out for me. My motivation is always my characters and their desperate love for each other. It usually begins with just one scene that I've probably dreamed where I can feel them and their emotions and it all grows from there. I don't know if that makes sense, but I always feel deeply connected to my characters and in-tune with their emotions and hopefully that shows through!(less)

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Average rating: 4.01 · 1,390 ratings · 234 reviews · 10 distinct works • Similar authors

	Riding with Brighton 3.98 avg rating — 845 ratings — published 2017 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A God in Carver: A Carver High Novel 3.93 avg rating — 154 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Son of Carver: A Carver High Novel 4.32 avg rating — 107 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Love Is Relative (Defining Love, #1) 3.84 avg rating — 108 ratings — published 2013 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Part of Me (Jessa & Paxton, #1) 4.18 avg rating — 73 ratings — published 2014 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Inside of You (Jessa & Paxton, #2) 4.39 avg rating — 44 ratings — published 2014 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Love Is Absolute (Defining Love, #2) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 38 ratings — published 2014 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Between Black and Sunshine 3.95 avg rating — 19 ratings — published 2015 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	While We Were Lost 4.50 avg rating — 2 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Stranger 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Riding with Brighton will be out on June 24th and the book tour has begun!Check back daily to follow the trip and read excerpts and posts plus enter to win a $25 Amazon gift card!
June 20th HARMONY INK MM GOOD BOOK BLOG

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Series by Haven Francis

Carver High (2 books)
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Haven Francis (Goodreads Author)

4.09 avg rating — 261 ratings

Defining Love (2 books)
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3.88 avg rating — 146 ratings

Jessa & Paxton (2 books)
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4.26 avg rating — 117 ratings

Between Black and Sunshine (2 books)
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really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 21 ratings

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“It's weird how obvious shit becomes once you're willing to accept the truth.”
― Haven Francis, Riding with Brighton

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“Living as an openly gay guy in a town like this means this isn't my first gig as the representative of the entire gay community. I actually like it when people want to talk about it. It's better than getting stared at like you murdered someone.”
― Haven Francis, Riding with Brighton

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“The idea that he doesn't know what living feels like is devastating. The fact that he's about to find out is beautiful.”
― Haven Francis, Riding with Brighton

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