Bookouture acquire a romcom series from Bella North

Bookouture are delighted to announce the acquisition of a new spicy but sweet, indulgent, sports-based romcom series from debut romance author Bella North. Associate Publisher Lucy Frederick acquired World All Language rights, including audio, via Amanda Preston at LBA, and the first book in the Oakwood Ranch series will be launching in September 2025 – with the next books in the series following in quick succession in 2026.

Lucy says,

‘From the very second Bella North’s gorgeous new series idea landed in my inbox, I knew I HAD to publish it. Bella’s writing has everything romance lovers will fall hard for – these books are steamy (yet still sweet), sassy, genuinely laugh-out-loud, and so much fun – and they are packed full of all the tropes we know have the voracious readers in this genre flipping the pages all night long. With the perfect blend of sexy NFL football hunks and beautiful cowboy ranch setting, the chemistry and romance in these books will bring you to your knees (no pun intended) and have you falling head over heels for Bella’s wonderful, swoon-worthy cast of characters. Working with Bella on these stories has been the biggest joy so far, and I am just so excited to bring the world of Oakwood Ranch to romance readers everywhere later this year.’

Bella says,

‘It’s a dream come true to see my fun and sexy romance series published with Bookouture. Lucy’s excitement and passion for my series has blown me away. From the very first conversations with her and the wider Bookouture team, I knew Oakwood Ranch had found its home. I can’t wait to see this series out in the world!’

Amanda says,

‘As soon as Bella told me about this idea I was hooked! I’m thrilled by Lucy and Bookouture’s enthusiasm and vision for this deliciously spicy sports romance series. Readers are in for a treat!’

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