Editorial Director Emily Gowers has acquired World All Language rights for Dana’s new series Meet Cute in Minnesota. The three-book deal was negotiated with Jenna Satterthwaite at Storm Literary Agency.

The first book in the series, Unhappily Ever After, follows a struggling wedding planner who lands a lifechanging job, only to discovers that her high school ex-girlfriend is the photographer she’ll have to work with. This enemies-to-lovers, second chance romance will be published in August 2025, with the following books releasing in October 2025 and February 2026.

Dana says,

“I am thrilled to be working with the incredible Emily Gowers and the team at Storm Publishing again! Being in such a supportive and inclusive environment has been a dream come true, and I cannot wait to get my new series out to the world. Writing books set in Minnesota—a state with which I have such a deep personal connection—is so much fun. I cannot wait for readers to fall in love with these sparkly, fun, romantic stories. Also, a special thanks to Jenna Satterthwaite at Storm Literary Agency for negotiating this deal.”

Emily says,

“I’m so excited to be continuing to work with Dana on this new series. Her talent and enthusiasm makes collaboration a dream and I think she has created something truly special with these books. Unhappily Ever After perfectly captures the delicious tension of being forced to work with an ex, especially when those old feelings start resurfacing. The Minnesota setting is the perfect backdrop for these charming, romantic stories, and I know readers are going to be completely smitten.”

Jenna says,

“Dana’s books could make even the most cynical reader believe in love again. I’m thrilled that her next three books have found a home with Storm, and I can’t wait to see readers fall head over heels with this feel-good, sparkly series!”

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