List of 15 authors like Mariana Zapata

Mariana Zapata is known for her slow-burn romance novels that often feature strong character development and a gradual build-up of the romantic relationship. Authors who write similar types of novels, with a focus on slow-burn romance, engaging characters, and sometimes sports or other themes include:

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   Sally Thorne - Known for “The Hating Game,” her debut novel has a slow-burn office romance trope.
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   Helen Hoang - Author of “The Kiss Quotient” and “The Bride Test,” her novels often feature neurodiverse characters and a slow-build romance.
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   Penny Reid - Writes the “Knitting in the City” series and the “Winston Brothers” series, both of which have slow-burn elements.
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   Christina Lauren - This writing duo is known for “The Unhoneymooners” and other contemporary romances with slow-building relationships.
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   Colleen Hoover - While some of her books are a bit more dramatic, she often includes a slow-developing love story in her novels such as “November 9.”
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   Tessa Dare - Writes historical romance novels that sometimes have a slower burn to the romance, like in “The Duchess Deal.”
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   Lucy Parker - Known for contemporary romances set in London’s West End, like “Act Like It,” featuring slow-burn romance.
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   Kate Clayborn - Author of “Love Lettering” and other contemporaries with well-developed slow-burn romances.
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   Talia Hibbert - Known for diverse and inclusive romances like “Get a Life, Chloe Brown,” which has a slow romantic build-up.
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    Kristen Callihan - Writes the “Game On” series, which includes slow-burn sports romances.
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    R.S. Grey - Writes romantic comedies with a slow-burn twist, such as “Scoring Wilder.”
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    Maisey Yates - Known for her “Copper Ridge” series, which features slow-burn romances in a small-town setting.
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    Karina Halle - Has written slow-burn romances, including the “Nordic King” and “The Swedish Prince.”
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    K.A. Tucker - Author of “The Simple Wild” and other novels with a blend of slow-burn romance and raw emotion.
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    Amy Harmon - Writes deeply emotional romance novels with slow-building relationships, like “Making Faces.”

These authors typically create rich, nuanced characters with detailed backstories, and their novels often take the time to explore the emotional connection between the protagonists before leading to a fulfilling romantic climax. If you enjoy Mariana Zapata’s style, these authors offer a similar reading experience that you might appreciate.