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Kandi Steiner

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Kandi Steiner is a USA Today and #1 Amazon Bestselling Author living in Tennessee. Best known for writing “emotional rollercoaster” stories, she loves bringing flawed characters to life and writing about real, raw romance — in all its forms. No two Kandi Steiner books are the same, and if you’re a lover of angsty, emotional, and inspirational reads, she’s your gal.

An alumna of the University of Central Florida, Kandi graduated with a double major in Creative Writing and Advertising/PR with a minor in Women’s Studies. Her love for writing started at the ripe age of 10, and in 6th grade, she wrote and edited her own newspaper and distributed to her classmates. Eventually, the principal caught on and the newspaper was quickly halted, though Ka ...more

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Kandi Steiner’s books

Average rating: 4.01 · 607,162 ratings · 78,654 reviews · 96 distinct works • Similar authors

	A Love Letter to Whiskey (A Love Letter to Whiskey #1-1.5) 4.15 avg rating — 112,372 ratings — published 2021	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
	Blind Side (Red Zone Rivals, #2) 3.95 avg rating — 85,459 ratings — published 2022 — 24 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 Love Letter to Whiskey (A Love Letter to Whiskey #1) 4.09 avg rating — 33,057 ratings — published 2016 — 20 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
	Hail Mary (Red Zone Rivals, #4) 4.01 avg rating — 33,010 ratings — published 2023 — 16 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
	Quarterback Sneak (Red Zone Rivals, #3) 3.96 avg rating — 30,045 ratings — published 2022 — 19 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
	Meet Your Match (Kings of the Ice, #1) 3.92 avg rating — 28,547 ratings — published 2023 — 21 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
	Fair Catch (Red Zone Rivals, #1) 3.66 avg rating — 28,493 ratings — published 2022 — 21 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
	Watch Your Mouth (Kings of the Ice, #2) 4.06 avg rating — 22,450 ratings — published 2023 — 18 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
	Learn Your Lesson (Kings of the Ice, #3) 4.09 avg rating — 21,925 ratings — published 2024 — 13 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
	The Wrong Game (Love of the Game, #1) 3.83 avg rating — 22,740 ratings — published 2018 — 16 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

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Blind Side is now live and in Kindle Unlimited. Grab your copy here! Here’s a sneak peek inside. Enjoy! Chapter One Giana It was on the most beautiful day that I fell victim to Clay Johnson’s post-breakup meltdown. The summer sun was high and bright in the sky, warm on my skin as I bounced across the North Boston University football field with my iPad in tow, checking off the list of players I nee Read more of this blog post »

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Series by Kandi Steiner

Red Zone Rivals (5 books)
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Kandi Steiner (Goodreads Author)

3.92 avg rating — 190,417 ratings

A Love Letter to Whiskey (1 book)
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4.13 avg rating — 145,689 ratings

Kings of the Ice (6 books)
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4.03 avg rating — 91,907 ratings

Becker Brothers (4 books)
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Kandi Steiner (Goodreads Author)

4.07 avg rating — 32,602 ratings

Love of the Game (2 books)
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Kandi Steiner (Goodreads Author)

3.86 avg rating — 31,463 ratings

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Fever Dream (Emerald Lake, #1)

by Elsie Silver (Goodreads Author)

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The Montessori Baby: A Parent's Guide to Nurturing Your Baby with Love, Respect, and Understanding (The Parents' Guide to Montessori, 2)

by Simone Davies

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Good Inside: A Practical Guide to Resilient Parenting Prioritizing Connection Over Correction

by Becky Kennedy

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Kandi Steiner and 2 other people liked Andrea's review of Love Overboard: "Love Overboard by Kandi Steiner 5 stars Spice:🔥🔥🔥/5 When Kandi said that this was for the angst lovers – she was not joking around. As a devoted fan of the Below Deck franchise – I ate this up for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I could not read this fast" Read more of this review »
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Kandi Steiner and 2 other people liked haneul _'s review of Love Overboard: "If you know me you know I love Kandi Steiner's books and she's my favorite author. This book was my most anticipated release of THE YEAR and it exceeded my expectations, just like I'd thought it would. Buddy reading it with my favorite bestie made it" Read more of this review »
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Kandi Steiner and 3 other people liked Jessica Mcbee's review of Love Overboard: "This book?? I devoured it. Like could not stop, one more chapter kind of read. 🤭⚓️ But let’s talk about the AUDIO for a second… because WOW. Absolute perfection. It’s giving Below Deck energy in the best way—you don’t even need a screen because you ca" Read more of this review »
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Kandi Steiner liked Bookedupcass's review of Love Overboard: "I am not exaggerating when I say I DEVOURED this one in one sitting. Pure angst fest. Loved every single tension filled moment. 💜 No one writes angst and yearning and undeniable emotion like Kandi Steiner. And she truly outdid herself with this one. " Read more of this review »
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Kandi Steiner rated a book it was amazing Good at Being Alive by Elizabeth O'Roark (Goodreads Author)	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
Smart, sharp, and wildly addictive. Good at Being Alive hooked me from page one with its wit and emotional depth, balancing heavy themes with humor and grace. Elizabeth O’Roark delivers a story that’s laugh-out-loud funny one moment and deeply moving ...more
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Kandi Steiner rated a book it was amazing Sweet Spot by Staci Hart (Goodreads Author)	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
From the very first page, Sweet Spot completely captured my heart. Sweet, sexy, and laugh-out-loud funny, this grumpy coach and quirky librarian romance is pure magic. Staci Hart’s storytelling is unforgettable.
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“I read romance because it’s fun to fall in love. And with romance books, I get to do it over and over. I get to be different types of lovers, I get to feel the heartbreak of love and the successes. Love is the most powerful and real emotion we feel, and I think it’s sort of magical that we can experience some of the greatest loves of all time through books.”
― Kandi Steiner, A Love Letter to Whiskey

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“But sometimes, even when we know something is bad for us, we do it anyway. Maybe for the thrill, maybe to cure our curiosity, or maybe just to lie to ourselves a little longer.”
― Kandi Steiner, A Love Letter to Whiskey

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“Uncomplicate it. Don’t make excuses. Some of life’s biggest heartaches come from missed opportunities and lame excuses. Don’t miss out on what could be the best chapter in your life because you’re too busy rereading the last one.”
― Kandi Steiner, Song Chaser

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What Non-PNR book would you like to read and discuss with the group in March 2019? PLEASE Only vote if you plan to read and discuss with the group!

Doppelbanger by Heather M. Orgeron

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Love Beyond Words by Emma Scott

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A Love Letter to Whiskey by Kandi Steiner

1 vote, 10.0%

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Kandi’s Quotes

“Never complain, never explain. Resist the temptation to defend yourself or make excuses.”
― Brian Tracy

tags: be-yourself, life, remaining-silent, reticence, wisdom

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“The only thing standing between you and your goal is the bullshit story you keep telling yourself as to why you can't achieve it.”
― Jordan Belfort

tags: excuses, goal, inspiration, motivation, self-defeat

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“You know you're in love when you can't fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.”
― Dr. Seuss

tags: attributed-no-source, dreams, love, reality, sleep

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“I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best.”
― Marilyn Monroe

tags: attributed-no-source, best, life, love, misattributed-marilyn-monroe, mistakes, out-of-control, truth, worst

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“You know life is weird. There are times I feel so grown up and like I know everything I need to know, but then I think about the future and realize how little I do.”
― Jillian Dodd, That Boy

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