Julie Soto

Before her name appeared on bestseller lists, Julie Soto was already quietly reshaping the way readers connected with stories. First known under the pen name lovesbitca8 in online fan fiction communities, Soto earned a loyal following by crafting emotionally rich, deeply intimate narratives—stories that lived long in readers’ memories. Her most famous fanfic, The Auction, a reimagining of Draco and Hermione’s world, drew over a million reads, setting the stage for a literary voice that would soon captivate a much larger audience.

Julie’s official debut into contemporary romance came with Forget Me Not, a novel that isn’t just about second chances, but about the way past love lingers like the scent of wildflowers long after the bouquet has faded. Set against the sunlit streets of Sacramento, the book explores the complicated reunion of a wedding planner and a florist—two former lovers tasked with orchestrating a lavish event while untangling their own unresolved history. The novel’s mix of heartache, humor, and reluctant hope resonated with readers, catapulting it to USA Today bestseller status and sparking a forthcoming television adaptation with Universal International Studios.