About Me
I write sexy, small town, contemporary romance set in the Pacific Northwest. My stories are about real people and real love with the guaranteed Happily Ever After we all need.
After growing up in Nashville, TN, and wandering the Midwest for college, I moved 2,000 miles away from my mama to Seattle, WA with the love of my life. We were just starting out in this world of rain, tech, coffee, and outdoor sports. Spoiler alert: we survived. I learned to write while completing a million drafts of my thesis to earn an MA in Clinical Psychology, and I have worked as a social worker, as a project manager in the healthcare tech industry, and now as a full-time writer. I have always been interested in what motivates us to do what we do, and I love to see how my characters surprise me.
I’ve been a romance novel enthusiast for decades, and I enjoy reading about all types of romantic heroes and heroines, but for my own novels, I wanted to present passionate heroes with softer sides. Protective and strong, but also thoughtful and wounded, fighting against ideas that might place men in a box of toxic masculinity. My heroines are strong and sassy, but also vulnerable as they too wrestle with western culture’s expectations for women today.
I believe romance novels entertain, but they can also make us think and make our lives better. Diverse voices and experiences are being written. Real information is being delivered to audiences who may not be exposed to it anywhere else. I write steamy, and for those sexy scenes, I read books from myriad professionals in sexual health and sex therapy to incorporate real tips into my stories. Plus, I strive to support allyship in everyday life. Together, we can save the world.
I live outside Seattle, WA, and when I’m not writing, I can be found biking with my husband, laughing too loudly with friends, sipping wine, or reading. Some of my favorite authors are Claire Kingsley, Kennedy Ryan, Elle Kennedy, and Rosalind James. Swoon!
CONTACT
I love to hear from readers so feel free to drop me a line at author@christinabraver.com.
Interviews
My books are “a little bit nerdy and a little bit dirty.” I love to talk writing, romance, and sex positivity for all. Check out some of my interviews in these recent podcast episodes. And if you have a podcast and are looking for guests, contact me and let’s connect.