{"title":"Renée Carlino","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"renee-carlino-4-books-collection-set-fiction-paperback","title":"Renée Carlino 4 Books Collection Set - Contemporary Romance Fiction - Paperback Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Last Post\u003cbr\u003e\nSwear on This Life\u003cbr\u003e\nBefore We Were Strangers\u003cbr\u003e\nBlind Kiss\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\n\/ 9781501105791 \/ 9781501105777 \/ 9781501189623\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Atria Books\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis four-book paperback collection brings together Renée Carlino's beloved contemporary romance novels in one shelf-ready set. Readers travel from grief to hope in The Last Post, revisit a heartfelt second-chance romance in Swear on This Life, cross years and cities in Before We Were Strangers, and slow-burn through Blind Kiss. Each novel stands alone, yet together they showcase Carlino's signature blend of tender emotion, witty dialogue, and characters who feel real. Perfect for binge-reading a weekend away, or building a collection of an acclaimed author's work, this set suits fans of heartfelt, character-driven romance fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRenée Carlino has built a devoted readership around stories that pair emotional depth with genuine humor, and this collection gathers four of her most celebrated novels. The Last Post follows a young widow who turns to social media to process her grief, transforming a string of raw, honest Facebook posts into an unexpected path toward healing and new love. It is a quiet, moving portrait of loss softened by connection. Swear on This Life, recognized on Booklist's Top 10 Women's Fiction list, follows a struggling writer who discovers she may be the real-life inspiration behind a bestselling pseudonymous novel, forcing her to confront a past romance she never fully let go. Before We Were Strangers reimagines the classic missed-connection story, following two former college sweethearts who reconnect years later through a Craigslist ad, forced to reckon with the choices that once tore them apart. Blind Kiss closes the set with a slow-burn romance between two best friends whose long-simmering attraction finally comes to a head, testing what they are willing to risk for each other. Across all four novels, Carlino explores love as something messy, hard-won, and ultimately worth the risk, whether that means healing after tragedy, reconciling with the past, or finally speaking the truth to someone who has been there all along. Told with warmth and emotional honesty, this collection is ideal for readers who want contemporary romance with real substance, and it makes a thoughtful gift for anyone who loves a story that stays with them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour complete Renée Carlino contemporary romance novels in one paperback set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes Swear on This Life, honored on Booklist's Top 10 Women's Fiction of 2016\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmotionally rich stories covering grief, second chances, missed connections, and slow-burn romance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new paperback condition, ready for gifting or building a complete author collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for book clubs, weekend binge-reading, or fans of character-driven women's fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA thoughtful gift for birthdays, holidays, or any romance reader's wish list\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Last Post — A young widow processes grief through candid Facebook posts, discovering an unexpected path toward healing and new love.\u003cbr\u003e\nSwear on This Life — A struggling writer confronts a past romance after discovering she may be the real-life inspiration behind a bestselling pseudonymous novel; named to Booklist's Top 10 Women's Fiction of 2016.\u003cbr\u003e\nBefore We Were Strangers — Two former college sweethearts reconnect years later through a Craigslist missed-connection ad, testing whether their old bond can survive the choices that once tore them apart.\u003cbr\u003e\nBlind Kiss — Two best friends navigate a slow-burn romance as long-simmering attraction finally comes to a head, forcing them to weigh what they owe each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRenée Carlino is an American author of contemporary romance and women's fiction, known for emotionally rich stories about love, loss, and second chances. Her novels are widely published in paperback by Atria Books, an imprint of Simon \u0026amp; Schuster, and feature flawed, relatable characters navigating grief, reconciliation, and slow-burn attraction. Swear on This Life, one of the four titles in this set, was named to Booklist's Top 10 Women's Fiction of 2016, reflecting the critical recognition her work has earned. Across her catalog, Carlino has become known for pairing tender emotion with witty, honest dialogue that keeps readers turning pages long after they meant to stop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis paperback set brings four fan-favorite Renée Carlino romances together in one easy collection, ideal for weekend binge-reading, book club picks, or a heartfelt gift for the romance reader in your life. Whether it is a birthday, holiday season treat, or simply restocking your shelf, these stories of love, loss, and second chances are always worth revisiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Renée Carlino","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57112117576054,"sku":"PLD21001","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/renee-carlino-4-books-collection-set-paperback.jpg?v=1785797858"},{"product_id":"renee-carlino-5-books-collection-set-fiction-paperback","title":"Renée Carlino 5 Books Collection Set - Wish You Were Here \u0026 More - Fiction Romance - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWish You Were Here\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Last Post\u003cbr\u003e\nSwear on This Life\u003cbr\u003e\nBefore We Were Strangers\u003cbr\u003e\nBlind Kiss\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\n\/ 9781501189647 \/ 9781501105791 \/ 9781501105777 \/ 9781501189623\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Atria Books\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis five-book paperback set gathers Renée Carlino's most beloved contemporary romances into one collection for readers who love emotionally rich, character-driven stories. Each novel stands on its own, yet together they showcase Carlino's signature voice: candid, warm, and unafraid to sit with grief, longing, and hope. From a missed connection in New York City to a widow finding her way back to love, these five stories move through heartbreak toward hard-won joy. Perfect for fans of women's fiction and slow-burn romance, this set is an easy way to experience Carlino's most talked-about titles in one purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRenée Carlino has built a devoted readership by writing love stories that feel lived-in rather than idealized, and this five-book collection reflects that range. Wish You Were Here reunites two people whose one night together left an impression neither could shake, testing whether a second chance can survive the weight of timing and truth. The Last Post follows a young widow who processes loss in real time through a string of raw, unfiltered social media posts before slowly opening herself to new connection. Swear on This Life follows a writer confronting a painful past relationship that resurfaces through fiction, blurring memory and art. Before We Were Strangers returns to the classic missed-connection premise, reuniting two former college sweethearts a decade after a chance meeting in New York City nearly changed everything. Blind Kiss closes the set with a slower, friendship-first romance that spends real time building trust before crossing into something more. Read individually or back-to-back, the five novels share a throughline: ordinary people making imperfect choices while trying to be honest about what they want. Carlino's prose stays conversational and intimate, favoring emotional accuracy over melodrama, which is part of why her books are frequently recommended alongside other beloved women's fiction authors. 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Her novels frequently explore how grief, memory, and timing shape the way people fall in and out of love, and her conversational, first-person style has earned her a loyal following among readers of character-driven romance. Carlino has published multiple novels with Atria Books, an imprint recognized for contemporary fiction with broad reader appeal. Across her catalog, she returns often to themes of second chances and vulnerability after loss, making her a distinctive voice in modern romance fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFive heartfelt paperback novels, one purchase, zero guesswork about what to read next. 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