Kristen Callihan

Kristen Callihan is a USA Today bestselling author known for writing contemporary and paranormal romance novels. She gained prominence in the romance genre with her Darkest London series and Game On new adult sports romance series. Her debut novel Firelight, published in 2012, launched the Victorian paranormal romance series Darkest London and earned multiple accolades including RT Book Reviews' Seal of Excellence. The series spans six main books and established Callihan's signature blend of historical elements with supernatural themes. The Game On series, beginning with The Hook Up in 2014, marked Callihan's successful transition into contemporary sports romance. This series follows the romantic relationships of college and professional football players, combining sports elements with emotional depth. Callihan's VIP series, focused on romance in the rock music world, further expanded her contemporary romance repertoire. Her work consistently features strong character development and complex relationship dynamics across both historical and modern settings.

Readers consistently rate Kristen Callihan's books between 4.0-4.5 stars across platforms. On Goodreads, her Game On and VIP series maintain 4.3+ averages across thousands of reviews. Readers praise: - Sexual tension and slow-burn romance development - Complex character relationships beyond the central romance - Strong dialogue and banter between characters - Balance of emotional depth with humor - Consent and healthy relationship portrayals Common criticisms: - Repetitive plot structures across series - Predictable story arcs - Some find the pacing too slow in early chapters From reader reviews: "She writes chemistry between characters better than almost anyone in romance" - Goodreads reviewer "The emotional connections feel authentic rather than forced" - Amazon reviewer "Sometimes the buildup drags too long before the payoff" - BookBub review Average ratings: Goodreads: 4.2/5 (150,000+ ratings) Amazon: 4.4/5 (75,000+ ratings) BookBub: 4.3/5 (25,000+ ratings)

Game On Series The Hook - A professional football player begins a relationship with a social media manager who's been hired to rehabilitate his public image.

The Friend Zone - An NFL player falls for his best friend while recovering from a career-threatening injury.

The Hot Shot - A quarterback and a photographer navigate a complex relationship after a one-night stand.

The Game Plan - A professional football player pursues a relationship with a yoga instructor who's resistant to dating athletes.

VIP Series Idol - A reclusive rock star and a librarian become neighbors and develop an unexpected connection.

Managed - A band manager and a Scottish rock star clash while working together on tour.

Fall - A rock star and his best friend's sister confront their long-standing attraction during a world tour.

Exposed - A rock star and a Hollywood actress deal with their past relationship while working on a music video.

Darkest London Series Firelight - A Victorian supernatural detective marries a woman with fire-wielding abilities to solve a series of murders.

Moonglow - A werewolf lord enters an arranged marriage with a woman hiding dangerous supernatural powers.

Winterblaze - A Victorian supernatural investigator works to reconcile with his estranged wife who leads a secret society.

Shadowdance - A demon and a supernatural hunter form an alliance in Victorian London.

Evernight - An immortal warrior and an inventor collaborate in a steampunk Victorian London.

Soulbound - A sin-eater and a Queen's agent work together in supernatural Victorian London.

Forevermore - A ghost hunter and a medium investigate supernatural occurrences in Victorian London.