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Bad Words

Name: Bad Words
ISBN: 978-1250431295

by Rioghnach Robinson

Love & Passion Romance 2026

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When sharp-tongued literary critic Selina Chan delivers a devastating review of novelist Parker Navarro’s work for the second time, their private animosity erupts into a viral public feud. But behind the headlines and cutting remarks, an unexpected connection begins to grow. A witty, slow-burn romance set in the world of books and publishing, Bad Words explores ambition, vulnerability, and the complicated relationship between art, criticism, and the people who create it.

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Rioghnach Robinson

Ríoghnach Robinson is an American novelist who grew up in North Carolina and lives in New York City. She studied economics at Kenyon College and previously published young adult fiction under the pen name Riley Redgate. Her YA novels have received recognition from the American Library Association, Kirkus Reviews, and the New York Public Library, and some have been optioned for film and television. She has also written for The Onion and created the WEBTOON Originals series Angel of Death. Robinson’s adult debut, Bad Words (2026), draws readers into the competitive world of literary publishing through the turbulent relationship between a novelist and a critic. Combining sharp humour with emotional depth, the novel examines creative ambition, public perception, and the unexpected intimacy that can emerge when two people look beyond their assumptions about each other.

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Published: 2026
Author: Rioghnach Robinson

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