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Q&A With Rachel Roasek, Love Somebody

January 11, 2022 by JoAnn Yao

By Aleah Gornbein Today we're pleased to welcome Roachel Roasek to the WNDB blog to discuss Love Somebody, out January 11, 2022! A sparkling YA debut rom-com about a popular high-school girl, her ex-boyfriend-turned-best-friend, and the girl they both fall for—perfect for fans of Becky … [Read more...] about Q&A With Rachel Roasek, Love Somebody