Lauren Kung Jessen is a mixed-race Chinese American writer with a fondness for witty, flirtatious dialogue and making meals with too many steps but lots of flavor. She is fascinated by myths and superstitions and how ideas, beliefs, traditions, and stories evolve over time. From attending culinary school to working in the world of Big Tech to writing love stories, Lauren cares about creating experiences that make people feel something. When she's not writing novels, she works as a content strategist and user experience writer. She also has a food and film blog, A Dash of Cinema, where she makes food inspired by movies and TV shows. She lives in Nashville with her husband (who she met thanks to fate-read: the algorithms of online dating), two cats, and dog.
""Jessen has crafted another charming, heartwarming romance that highlights Chinese culture as well as finding true love."" --Kirkus ""Cozy and uplifting... Anyone looking for a feel-good take on the fake relationship trope will be charmed."" --Publishers Weekly ""Lauren Kung Jessen keeps getting better and I can't wait to see what she delivers next!""--Meredith Schorr, author of Someone Just Like You ""With fluid writing and an unputdownable story, Jessen's witty rom-com leans hard into the fake-dating trope with great success.""--Library Journal, starred review ""Finished in one sitting. I absolutely adored it!""--Christina Lauren ""Funny, charming, and sweet, and their chemistry crackles with delicious tension."" --Trish Doller, internationally bestselling author of Float Plan ""If your perfect cup of tea includes fake dating, a celebrity romance, cozy cooking, and an oh-so-sweet happily ever after, then Yin Yang Love Song needs to be on your TBR!"" --Erin La Rosa, author of The Backtrack ""With a cast of loveable aunties, a generations-old curse, and the fascinating inclusion of Traditional Chinese Medicine, this uplifting story is truly special."" --Melissa Wiesner, author of The Second Chance Year ""Beautiful, sweet, and teeming with vibrant characters, Yin Yang Love Song will have you rooting for its star-crossed lovers as they navigate challenges of identity--and a multigenerational curse--until you turn the final page!"" --Kayla Olson, author of The Lodge and The Reunion ""Lauren Kung Jessen does it again! The sweetest love song of a book."" --Ali Rosen, bestselling author of Recipe for Second Chances