Tia Williams has never shied away from stories that blend romance, humor and emotional honesty. The New York Times bestselling author of The Perfect Find, Seven Days in June and A Love Song for Ricki Wilde has spent decades building a career as both a novelist and longtime fashion editor, all while creating love stories that feel equal parts escapist and deeply relatable.
Her latest novel, The Missed Connection, begins with every romantic’s dream—and nightmare. A casting director named Sasha Cruz finds herself seated next to a handsome stranger on a flight to Paris. “She falls desperately in love with him,” Williams tells us. He’s “dashing, [with an] Italian accent—a secret billionaire,” but the pair never exchange contact information. Determined to find him, Cruz hires a detective from her past to help and, as Williams teases, “antics ensue.”
The contemporary romance combines funny mishaps with emotional depth, and since its release in early June, it has already drawn praise for its memorable cast of characters. Williams admits she knows a thing or two about embarrassing mix-ups herself. When asked about the novel’s opening “reply all” email fiasco, she laughs, “I am no stranger to digital chaos. I’ve emailed the wrong person. I’ve texted the wrong person, revealing information. So embarrassing.”
Beyond her six novels, Williams serves as editorial director for the Estée Lauder Companies and has spent years shaping conversations around beauty, fashion and culture. But it’s her sharp and swoon-worthy stories that have made her one of romance’s most beloved voices.
For this episode of Reader’s Digest’s Escalator Interview, Reader’s Digest’s Leigh Belz Ray caught up with Williams at Barnes & Noble in New York City to talk about The Missed Connection, the most underrated genres, the “ick” in romance novels, her reading habits and lots more.
Watch the exclusive interview below, and then scroll down to shop her books and reading recommendations!
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