Olivia Dade

Olivia Dade is a contemporary romance author known for writing inclusive love stories featuring plus-size protagonists and characters who defy conventional romance novel stereotypes. Her work gained significant attention with her Spoiler Alert series, which explores relationships within fan fiction and entertainment industry settings. Her background as a former librarian and teacher influences her storytelling, particularly in her portrayal of academic and literary themes. Dade's novels frequently incorporate elements of fan culture, online communities, and media criticism while addressing issues of body positivity and self-acceptance. Her most recognized works include "Spoiler Alert" and "All the Feels," both part of her contemporary romance series centered around the fictional television show Gods of the Gates. These books garnered attention for their exploration of fandom culture and their representation of diverse body types in romantic fiction. Dade's writing style combines humor with emotional depth, often incorporating dual points of view and complex character relationships. Her work has been published by Avon Books and has received recognition from various romance review outlets and literary publications.

Readers praise Dade's representation of plus-size characters, authentic struggles with self-acceptance, and depiction of fan culture communities. Her characters face workplace conflicts and relationship challenges that reviewers call relatable and grounded. Readers highlight her humor, noting specific scenes that made them laugh out loud. Many reviews mention the emotional depth and authenticity of the romantic relationships. Common criticisms include pacing issues, particularly in the first third of her books. Some readers find the characters' internal monologues repetitive or the conflicts drawn out too long. Ratings across platforms: Goodreads: - Spoiler Alert: 3.81/5 (32,000+ ratings) - All the Feels: 3.89/5 (15,000+ ratings) - Ship Wrecked: 3.95/5 (8,000+ ratings) Amazon averages: 4.3-4.4/5 stars BookTok and BookTwitter communities frequently recommend her work for readers seeking body-positive romance and fandom-based storylines.

Spoiler Alert (2020) A TV show actor begins dating a plus-size fanfiction writer who has been secretly rewriting his show's final season.

All the Feels (2021) An actor from a fantasy TV series is assigned a former ER therapist as his minder after a series of public incidents threatens his career.

Ship Wrecked (2022) Two actors who had a one-night stand years ago are cast as romantic leads in a TV series, forcing them to work closely together for six years.

40-Love (2019) A recently fired teacher meets a younger tennis instructor through a dating app, leading to complications in both their professional and personal lives.

Teach Me (2019) Two high school teachers navigate a workplace romance while dealing with curriculum changes and departmental politics.

Sweet on You (2019) A baker and food critic develop a relationship while working together to save their small town's summer festival.

By the Book (2018) A librarian and a single father bond over their shared love of romance novels while organizing a library fundraiser.