Ana Holguin grew up in the American Southwest and eventually made her way to the other side of the Mississippi, where she landed in Chicago. She now lives and writes in the City of Broad Shoulders. UP CLOSE & PERSONAL is her debut novel.
""Graced with a charmingly complex pair of protagonists and written with both a sharp sense of humor and great insight into the challenges living with anxiety can present, Holguin's deliciously fun debut both entertains and enlightens.""--Booklist ""A deft debut from an author I know is going to become a lot of readers' new favorite. The chemistry between Jo and Silas was palpable, but it was the way they really saw each other and grew to respect one another that made this book something special. From the mental health representation to the heartwarming and hilarious friend group, there was just so much to love in this swoony romance. I feel like I have a favorite diner spot now, I feel like I have inside jokes about cauliflower rice, I feel like I once broke down crying in an intense spin class. I lived inside this book the whole time I was reading it, and loved every minute.""--Alicia Thompson, USA Today bestselling author of The Art of Catching Feelings ""An extremely charming slow-burn romance that asks us to dig past first impressions and get vulnerable to get to the heart of who we are. Ana Holguin has all the makings of a must-read romance author.""--Zoraida Córdova, USA Today bestselling author of Kiss the Girl ""Charming, witty, and tender.""--Abby Jimenez, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Just for the Summer