Coming April 7, 2026 from Harper Collins
Kiss, Marry, Kill
by Lori Gold
Romantic Friction,
Available now
A 2025 Zibby Media Most Anticipated, Zibby Summer Read Pick, and an
NPR Book of the Day
My Story
Lori Gold is the author of ROMANTIC FRICTION (Harper Collins, 2025), one of Zibby Media's "Most Anticipated Books of 2025," a Zibby Media 2025 Summer Read Pick, and an NPR Book of the Day. Her 2026 novel, KISS, MARRY, KILL, releases April 7 from Harper Collins. Lori is also the author of an adult historical and four novels for young adults (all under Lori Goldstein). She currently lives outside of Boston, where she fosters a writing community through her creative writing classes, book coaching, and writing retreats.
Other Books By Lori Gold
Young Adult Contemporaries
Young Adult Contemporary Fantasies
Adult Historical
Praise for Romantic Friction
Events
KISS, MARRY, KILL Book Launch
Join me on release day!
Official release party, starting with social time of mingling for writers, readers, and industry professionals from 6-7 pm, followed by Lori in conversation with author Annie Hartnett
(THE ROAD TO TENDER HEARTS). Programming to begin at 7 pm.
April 7 | 6-8:30 pm
Porter Square Books: Boston Edition,
50 Liberty Drive, Boston, MA
Buttonwood Books with Stephanie Burns
Booked Dux with Jennifer Thorne and Lee Kelly
April 12 | 5:30 pm
Island Creek Oyster Raw Bar in collaboration with Booked Duxbury, conversation and signing.
Click to RSVP, appreciated but not required
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Newburyport Literary Festival
Book Love with Tracy Sierra
April 30 | 6 pm
Book Love, Plymouth, MA
Conversation with Tracy Sierra
Raising a Reader Gala
May 14 | 6 pm
Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Boston
Benefit for Raising a Reader, 20+ authors
Gold Coast Book Fair
May 15-17
Featured author. Check the festival website for schedule information.
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Bookshop of Needham with Joan F. Smith
DATE TBD, either June 9 or June 10
Check store listing!
Bookshop of Needham, Needham, MA
Conversation with Joan F. Smith
Litchfield Books Author Luncheon
More Events Coming Soon!