The Missed Connection

Tia Williams is one of the very best romance writers we have. A forever auto-buy for me * Taylor Jenkins Reid *Crackles with heat and heart, with characters who burrowed into my chest and remained there long after the last page. Williams has a unique ability to deliver electric chemistry and emotional honesty in ways that catch you off guard. I’m a forever fan! * Carley Fortune, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Every Summer After and One Golden Summer *I don’t know what Ms Williams puts in her books, but frankly I need it on prescription. She is a master at crafting chaotic but instantly loveable characters and fresh, unpredictable, satisfying plots. This book is an absolute delight, balancing heart-wrenching emotion with searing sexual tension and laugh-out-loud humor. Six stars! (I am a Barbecutie now. IYKYK) * Talia Hibbert *Williams adds smart, laugh-out-loud humor and perfect, swoon-worthy romance to create what will already claim a spot as one of the best of the year. This book has everything I want in my romance novels-banter, yearning, intense chemistry-but with deeper themes and arcs that pull at heartstrings. The Missed Connection is a can’t miss read * Susan Lee *Hilarious, mysterious, and wildly sexy, The Missed Connection is a gift to romance fans who like their swoons with a touch of danger. Tia Williams is the queen of sparkling banter and blazing chemistry * Regina Black *Lighthearted and flirty while also being deeply emotional and healing, this sizzling love story stole my heart * Annabel Monaghan *Tia Williams’s knack for pulling you in with sharp wit and captivating banter is on full display in this compelling novel. The Missed Connection shows us that, no matter what, soulmates will eventually find their way to each other * Farrah Rochon *[Tia Williams] truly operates in a league of her own. Gorgeous prose, captivating characters, and delicious tension. I will forever love everything Tia does * B. K. Borison *Sassy, spicy and binge-worthy, The Missed Connection will have you laughing, swooning and cussing on behalf of its characters while leaving you desperate for more! * Lizzie Damilola Blackburn *Williams never misses. Funny, warm, sexy with an emotional depth that is handled deftly, this novel will take you to new romantic heights! * Bolu Babalola *Williams balances several plotlines and tones - from emotionally heavy and realistic to light and whimsical - but it works due to her constant focus on the irresistible connection between the lead characters. An immensely satisfying love story * Kirkus *Williams’s fresh, clever writing and woman-centric way with a love scene light up this spicy rom-com * Oprah Daily *Williams’s wit jumps off the page in this delightful read * People *Williams balances fun and messy chaos with undeniable wit. And as in all her books, you’ll laugh at the pop culture nods and fan yourself through the chemistry - an ideal way to spend a summer night * LA Times *An intensely romantic, deliciously sexy tale * The Nerd Daily *PRAISE FOR TIA WILLIAMS: ‘Funny, sexy, and breathtakingly romantic’ * Emily Henry *Williams never ceases to surprise and delight! * Robinne Lee *Tia Williams writes instant classics * Kennedy Ryan *

Tia Williams is the bestselling author of The Accidental Diva, It Chicks, and The Perfect Find - now a Netflix film starring Gabrielle Union. Her novel, Seven Days in June, was an instant New York Times bestseller and a Reese’s Book Club pick. Her NAACP Image Award-nominated bestseller, A Love Song for Ricki Wilde, was named one of the year’s best romances by the New York Times and Amazon. Her YA romcom, Audre & Bash are Just Friends, was an instant New York Times bestseller and GMA Book Club Pick. Her latest novel, The Missed Connection, releases on June 16, 2026. Tia lives with her family in Brooklyn.

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