Closed-door romantic comedies with
the vibes of a '90s movie

Green-flag heroes, witty banter, and happily-ever-afters, with the bedroom door firmly closed

Start with any book. They all stand alone.

Every book is a standalone love story, and every one is free with Kindle Unlimited.

Smart Move

Ivy likes life orderly and her dates casual. Toby is Mr. Best-Case Scenario. When her life turns chaotic, he's the one who shows up.

This book is for you if you love reverse grumpy sunshine, opposites attract, and closed-door rom-coms.

Gardens & Grudges

He stole her cat. Now she might steal his heart.

If your favorite tropes are enemies-to-lovers, slow burn, small-town neighbors, and closed-door chemistry, this book is for you.

Book Smart

She tests out 1950s dating advice on the modern dating world and asks her best friend to be her wingman. But her best friend has loved her for years. 

The perfect read for you if you love friends to lovers, workplace romance, slow burn, and closed-door romance. 

"If you miss the glory days of rom-com cinema, then this book is absolutely for you."

Jes, Goodreads Review of Book Smart

"If Amanda writes it, I’m going to read it! Amanda’s characters are diverse, complex, and oh-so-dreamy! "

Elizabeth, Goodreads review of Smart Move

Not sure which book to grab first?
Here's a quick guide to my backlist.

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What you'll get:

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