Bookouture re-signs bestselling authors Melissa Wiesner and Willow Rose

We are thrilled to announce that Publishing Director Ellen Gleeson acquired World All Language rights, including Film, TV and audio, for three new romance novels by Melissa Wiesner from Jill Marsal at Marsal Lyon Literary Agency. The new deal will bring the author’s publishing with Bookouture to ten titles. The first in the deal, All the Ways You Break Me, will publish in February 2026 and will continue a series established with All the Ways You Save Me publishing summer 2025.

Melissa’s titles have sold over 135,000 copies, and translation rights have been sold in 12 languages. Her novel It All Comes Back to You is published in print by Grand Central in the US, and is part of Bookouture’s traditional retailer print programme in the UK.

Ellen says,

‘It’s an absolute joy to work with this very special and talented author on a range of books from drama-packed suspenseful women’s fiction to angsty romance that pulls at the heartstrings. Melissa truly understands what makes her readers tick and I can’t wait to share All the Ways You Break Me with the world.’

Melissa says,

‘Just about five years ago, I sent my first manuscript to Bookouture in the hopes of landing a book deal. I can hardly believe that this contract will represent my eighth, ninth and tenth books with this wonderful publisher! I’ve been incredibly fortunate to work with my editor Ellen for the majority of my writing career, and I truly believe that she is one of the best in the business. I’m so thrilled to continue this journey with Ellen and the entire talented team at Bookouture.’

We are also delighted to announce the acquisition of three more thrillers from multi-million-copy bestseller Willow Rose. Associate Publisher Jennifer Hunt acquired World All Language rights, including Film and TV.

Jennifer says,

‘Willow’s latest publication, her very first psychological thriller, raced up the US and UK kindle charts with exceptional KU reads – readers were blown away by the twists and heart-racing pace. Willow is a dream author: talented and knowledgeable, committed to her readers and extremely hard-working. Editing her is a pleasure, and I can’t wait to get her thrillers into even more hands.’

Willow says,

‘I’m thrilled to sign on for additional books with Bookouture. I genuinely enjoy collaborating with them, especially with Jennifer, who really gets me. Writing psychological thrillers is incredibly enjoyable, and I’m eager to release more.’

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