Press Kit

Short Bio:

Jessica James (she/her) is a writer who also loves going to concerts, baking family recipes, and exploring the Pacific Northwest with her spouse and dog. In addition to writing, Jessica has a passion for music—she's a mezzo-soprano with a BA in Music and a healthy Broadway obsession.

Long Bio:

Jessica James (she/her) writes steamy, heartfelt romance about ambitious women and the people who fall in love with them. Her romance obsession began with strong influences from Jane Austen, Meg Cabot, and early 2000’s rom coms. In November 2021, Jessica was selected as a Pitch Wars mentee for adult contemporary romance. Her debut novel, For One Night Only, released on January 7, 2025 from Berkley/Penguin Random House. She has a second book forthcoming from Berkley Romance.

In addition to writing, Jessica has a passion for music—she’s a mezzo soprano with a BA in Music and a deep love of Broadway. Her spare time is spent going to concerts, watching Star Trek, trying new cookie recipes, playing cozy video games, and exploring the Pacific Northwest, where she lives with her spouse and their magical reindeer herding dog. She can be found with an iced oat milk latte in hand regardless of the weather.

Headshots:

Headshot 1 Credit: Andrew James

Headshot 2 Credit: Andrew James

Covers:

For One Night Only Credit: Carolina Rodríguez Fuenmayor