Along Came Amor: A Novel
By (Author) Alexis Daria
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Avon Books
30th September 2025
United States
General
Fiction
Contemporary lifestyle fiction
Romance
Narrative theme: Diversity, equality, inclusion
Paperback
512
Width 135mm, Height 203mm, Spine 29mm
454g
From the international bestselling author of You Had Me at Hola and A Lot Like Adis comes a steamy love story of a divorced schoolteacher who discovers that her perfect no-strings fling is anything but...
No strings
After Ava Rodriguezs now-ex-husband declares he wants to follow his dreamswhich no longer include hershes left questioning everything she thought she wanted. So when a handsome hotelier flirts with her, Ava vows to stop overthinking and embrace the opportunity for an epic one-night-stand complete with a penthouse suite, rooftop pool, and buckets of champagne.
No feelings
Roman Vasquezs sole focus is the empire he built from the ground up. He lives and dies by his schedule, but the gorgeous stranger grimacing into her cocktail glass inspires him to change his plans for the evening. At first, its easy for Roman to agree to Avas rules: no strings, no feelings. But one night isnt enough, and the more they meet, the more he wants.
No falling in love
Roman is the perfect fling, until Ava sees him at her cousins engagement partyas the grooms best man, no less! Suddenly, maintaining her boundaries becomes a lot more complicated as she tries to hide the truth of their relationship from her family. However, Roman isnt content being her dirty little secret, and he doesnt just want more, he wantseverything. With her future uncertain and her family pressuring her from all sides, Ava will have to decide if love is worth the riskagain.
This emotional rollercoaster ride of a novel will have you laughing and crying and believing in happily-ever-afters!
"Darias vibrant depiction of both Latinx culture and the loving but dysfunctional Rodriguez family is as charming as ever...Its an emotional roller coaster of a finale that will leave readers exhilarated." Publishers Weekly (starred review) This ultra-steamy, feel-good, and funny romance is filled with a large and lovable cast of characters and emotional family dynamics and is lovingly rooted in Latine culture. Readers will relish the rewarding culmination of all the interconnected Primas of Power storylines in this sensational final installment Library Journal(starred review) Funny, sexy, and heartwarmingly genuine, Along Came Amor is the perfect ending to the Primas of Power series and highlights the very best of Alexis Daria's storytelling prowess. I rooted for these characters from the first page and adored every moment of Roman and Ava's journey to their well-deserved HEA. Mia Sosa, USA Today bestselling author of The Worst Best Man For all who shy away from taking up space, who put the wishes of others before their own, Daria has crafted a hero in Roman Vzquez that is the balm your soul needs and the fuckboi fantasy your body desires. Tracey Livesay, author of the American Royalty series "A wonderful conclusion to the Primas of Power. Avas road to Happily Ever After is perfectly imperfect and delivers so much more than just swoons. As always, Dariaexpertly blends emotional romance, family drama, and scorching sex scenes. Another Latinx Romance classic." Adriana Herrera USA Today bestselling author of An Island Princess Starts a Scandal "Alexis Daria has done it again. Along Came Amor is a stunning, luminous story about how lovingand livingare choices we have to make, over and over again." Adib Khorram, USA Today bestselling author of Ill Have What Hes Having Sexy, flirty, and fun, this romance entranced me from the first page. I adored Roman and Ava, and watching two characters with seemingly opposing desires embracing the unexpectedand letting themselves be lovedwas pure joy." Ashley Herring Blake, USA Today bestselling author of Iris Kelly Doesnt Date "I've always been a huge fan of Alexis Daria's books, and I truly think thatAlong Came Amoris her best book yet. Ava and Roman are complex, fully realized characters and their chemistry leaps right off the page. I savored every minute of theirsweet love story and their HEA is so well deserved. I didn't want the book to end!" Kristina Forest, USA Today Bestselling author ofThe Partner Plot "With the meet cute of my dreams and the emotional connection that kept me begging for more, Alexis Daria gives us all the delicious tension readers crave. Along Came Amor will capture your heart!" Julie Soto, USA Today bestselling author of Not Another Love Song Alexis Darias Along Came Amor is an incandescent ode to people pleasers, meddling families and the strength to step into our own light. The perfect finish to a flawless series. Ali Rosen, Bestselling author of Recipe for Second Chances "Only Alexis Daria could create a romance this stunning. The chemistry between Roman and Ava explodes off the page against the backdrop of a loving yet imperfect family. Sexy, vibrant, and electric, Along Came Amor will thrill long-time fans and charm new readers." Lily Chu, author of Drop Dead "Along Came Amor by Alexis Daria is a spicy, hilarious, and oh-so-real romance about love that sneaks up on you when you least expect it. Ava Rodriguez is freshly divorced and ready for a new me erauntil Roman Vzquez, a drop-dead gorgeous hotel owner with his own baggage, throws her a curveball. Whats supposed to be a one-night fling quickly turns into deep talks, laughter, and all the feelings she swore she was done with. Sexy, smart, and full of heart, this is a love story thats as messy, funny, and unapologetically complicated as real life." Nikki Payne, author of Sex, Lies & Sensibility The most satisfying ending to one of my all-time favorite romance series. Sensual, hilarious, spicy and full of heartAlong Came Amor is an emotional roller coaster ride that had me hooting and hollering the entire way. Ava and Romans chemistry sizzles and their HEA is heart-bursting. Alexis Daria does not miss! Susan Lee, author of Seoulmates and The Name Drop "Alexis Daria's A Lot Like Adis is a charming, sexy spitfire of a novel! Between Mich and Gabe's crackling dialogue and their palpable yearning, I fell hard and fast for this book, racing through its pages until I finally closed it with an overflowing heart and a deep happy sigh. Romance readers, this is your new favorite book!" Emily Henry, #1 New York Times bestselling author of People We Meet on Vacation "Second chance romance perfection! I was under this book's spell from start to finish, fanned myself several times (in the first hundred pages no less) and fell completely in love with Mich and Gabe. A TBR must have." Tessa Bailey,New York Timesbestselling author, on A Lot Like Adis "The buildup here is exquisite. Jasmine and Ashton slowly grow closer until the reader is aching for them to just go for it already.A solid 7.5 on the angst scale, and an absolutely pitch-perfect summer escape." New York Times Book Review on You Had Me at Hola I could not get enough of Jasmine and Ashton! I adored Jasmineher ambition, her confidence, her attacks of self-doubt, and especially her hilarious, snarky, and loving cousins. She and Ashton have such a steamy, swoony, love story that I didn't want the book to end! Jasmine Guillory,New York Timesbestselling author, on You Had Me at Hola Theres a defiant joy in these pages: a proud proclamation of not only finding, but celebrating your voice and honoring the rare spaces that welcome that.You Had Me at Holais just such a spacea vibrant, bold jolt of romantic electricity. Entertainment Weekly "Jasmine and Ashton are sure to be your favorite new literary couple, thanks to their sizzling chemistry and will-they-or-won't-they tension in this swoonworthy rom-com we're totally expecting Netflix to bring to our screens in the near future." E! Online "A sexy and sweet tale that tells us that home is more than a place, but rather where our heart lives." Bolu Babalola, Sunday Times bestselling author
Alexis Daria is the award-winning and internationally bestselling author of You Had Me at Hola, A Lot Like Adis, Take the Lead, and more. Her books have been featured on several Best of lists and have received starred reviews from multiple trade publications. A former visual artist, Alexis is a lifelong New Yorker who loves Broadway musicals and pizza.