VA Browning
V.A. Browning writes contemporary romance that sizzles with workplace tension and authentic emotional depth. Her passion for storytelling was born from years of being a voracious reader who devoured romance novels by the stack, always searching for stories that balanced smart, capable characters with the messy, wonderful reality of falling in love. After spending over a decade in the hospitality industry, she discovered that the high-pressure, fast-paced world of hotels and restaurants provided the perfect backdrop for the kind of intense, slow-burn romance she loves to read—and write.
Her novels draw directly from her professional experience, bringing insider knowledge to stories about driven characters who find love in the most unexpected places. V.A. specializes in workplace romance featuring competent, passionate people who are masters of their professional domains but complete disasters when it comes to matters of the heart. She believes the best love stories happen when two people let their carefully constructed armor crack just enough to let someone else in, and she’s particularly drawn to exploring how cultural heritage and family legacy shape the way we love.
When she’s not crafting the perfect enemies-to-lovers dynamic or perfecting a hero’s swoon-worthy declaration scene, V.A. can be found in her cozy home office overlooking her garden, usually with a diet coke within arm’s reach and her two rescue dogs—a mischievous Whippet named Louie and a silly Boxer named Rocky—sprawled at her feet. Her ideal Sunday involves farmers market visits for fresh flowers and artisanal coffee, followed by afternoon sewing sessions where she creates quilts from vintage fabrics she’s collected over the years. She’s a firm believer that the best stories, like the best meals, are meant to be savored slowly.
V.A. is passionate about representing authentic cultural experiences in her work. She lives in Oklahoma with her two dogs, an ever-growing collection of fabric scraps, and enough romance novels to stock a small bookstore. She’s currently working on her next novel, another workplace romance that promises to deliver the same blend of professional competence, cultural richness, and irresistible romantic tension that readers expect from her stories. When readers ask her about her writing philosophy, she always says the same thing: every reader deserves a happily-ever-after that feels both swoon-worthy and real, featuring characters who are passionate, flawed, and deeply, beautifully human.
