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 my interviews in these episodes wherever you get your podcasts. And if you have a podcast and are looking for guests, contact me and let’s connect.
- Positive Talk Radio with Kevin McDonald (August 28, 2025): Christina Braver Reveals How She Writes Romance That’s “A Little Nerdy, A Little Dirty.” Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and other podcast platforms via the show website.
- The Not So Bad Bachelor Pad (July 3, 2025): Brains, Books & Bedroom Talk with Christina Braver. Available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
- Pockets of Knowledge (May 28, 2025): From Psychologist to Romance Novelist: Christina Braver on Writing Real, Empowering Love Stories (Episode 137). Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.
- The Intimacy Inquiry (May 21, 2025): Christina Braver: Romance Writing, Sex Positivity, and Authentic Relationships. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.
- The Novelist Studio (March 25, 2025): Romance Writer Exposes The 4 Fantasies That Sell Millions of Books (Episode 18). Available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
- The Cameron Journal Podcast (March 17, 2025): Let’s Talk and Romance Books (and Sex!) with Christina Braver. Available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
- Ask A Therapist (January 26, 2025): Creative Sex Ideas for Wild Passion with Author Christina Braver (Episode 115). Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.
- Write or Die Show (January 8, 2025): Christina Braver – Depression & Anxiety & Menopause. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.
- The Second Chapter (December 12, 2024): Getting Steamy with Sex-Positive Novelist, Christina Braver. Available on Apple Podcasts.
- Please Me! Podcast with Eve (November 13, 2024): Talking About Pleasure Isn’t Taboo. Available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
- The Hydrant Podcast: Unleashing The Creative Artist (October 2, 2024): Author Christina Braver (Episode 59). Available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
- Interrupted: Act 2 Reinventing Your Legacy (December 11, 2023): Hearts, Smarts & Other Sexy Parts. Available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
- Love From the Hyp with Sakura Sutter (August 30, 2023): LFTH says goodbye with Contemporary Romance Writer, Christina Braver. Available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.