Bachelor Nation Stars Who’ve Written Books: Hannah Brown, Nick Viall & More
There’s a world of possibility for the stars of Bachelor Nation after they’ve appeared on The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, and Bachelor in Paradise. From home renovation series to podcasts, the franchise stars know how to stay in the public eye.
Many of the Bachelor Nation leads and notable contestants have gone on to write books that turned into bestsellers. From candid memories to personal essays, famous faces like Matt James, Tyler Cameron, Trista Sutter, and more have put pen to paper and become authors.
After the success of her memoir, The Bachelorette Season 15 star Hannah Brown is publishing her first romance novel, Mistakes We Never Made, on May 7. Scroll down to see more Bachelor Nation stars who’ve written books.
Mistakes We Never Made
The Bachelorette Season 15 star is making her foray into the world of fiction writing with Mistakes We Never Made. The romance follows Emma as she goes on a last-minute road trip with her longtime rival Finn to track down her best friend. Their forced proximity on this excursion soon makes Emma and Finn reexamine their past and the undeniable chemistry between them. Mistakes We Never Made will be released on May 7, 2024.
Talk Money to Me: The 8 Essential Financial Questions to Discuss With Your Partner
Jason Tartick, who appeared on Becca Kufrin‘s season of The Bachelorette, published his second book in April 2024. Talk Money to Me teaches you how to discuss finances with your partner and why understanding it is so important for the health of your relationship.
Real Love
Rachel Lindsay made her novel debut with the romance novel Real Love in March 2023. The book includes a nod to Lindsay’s past on The Bachelorette as the main character, Maya, tries to find personal and professional happiness.
180 Degrees: On Mental Health, Mindfulness, and Unlocking Self-Belief
The Bachelor Season 26 star chronicles his mental health journey in
Don’t Text Your Ex Happy Birthday: And Other Advice on Love, Sex, and Dating
The Bachelor Nation alum published his key dating advice in the form of the book Don’t Text Your Ex Happy Birthday: And Other Advice on Love, Sex, and Dating in October 2023. After years of having relationships in the public eye, Viall bestows all of his best knowledge about romance.
First Impressions: Off Screen Conversations with a Bachelor on Race, Family, and Forgiveness
The Bachelor Season 25 star published his memoir in May 2022. James opens up about his life experiences before the show and behind-the-scenes details about his experience within Bachelor Nation.
The Restart Roadmap: Rewire and Reset Your Career
Tartick published his first book in April 2022. He writes about the personal lessons he’s learned that have helped him be successful. The Restart Roadmap gives insight into how to navigate major life changes.
Miss Me With That: Hot Takes, Helpful Tidbits, and a Few Hard Truths
Lindsay released this collection of personal essays in January 2022. She writes about her experience on The Bachelorette, growing up in Dallas, her dating life, and more.
God Bless This Mess: Learning to Live and Love Through Life’s Best (and Worst) Moments
Brown released her highly-anticipated memoir in November 2021. God Bless This Mess chronicles the reality star’s childhood and her time on The Bachelor and The Bachelorette. She reveals exciting details about her relationships with Peter Weber and Cameron.
The Adventures of Pilot Pete
The Bachelor Season 24 star published his first children’s book, The Adventures of Pilot Pete, in November 2021. The book, which also features illustrations, follows a young Peter as he discovers his love for flying.
You Deserve Better: What Life Has Taught Me About Love, Relationships, and Becoming Your Best Self
The Bachelorette fan favorite released his first book in July 2021. Cameron dives into his life story and gives advice to readers about how to build healthy relationships.
Alone in Plain Sight: Searching for Connection When You’re Seen but Not Known
Ben Higgins, the star of The Bachelor Season 20, gets personal about his struggles in Alone in Plain Sight. The book was published in February 2021.
“My hope is that you read this book feel less alone, recognize you are loved, and believe that you matter,” Higgins said on Instagram after the book was finished. “This is my love letter to all of you and I hope you know I’ll accept it.”
The First Time: Finding Myself and Looking for Love on Reality TV
Colton Underwood opens up about his past, including his reality TV journey and NFL career, in this candid 2020 memoir. He reveals new details about what went down behind the scenes during his time on The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, and Bachelor in Paradise.
Now Accepting Roses: Finding Myself While Searching for the One . . . and Other Lessons I Learned from The Bachelor
The Bachelor and Bachelor in Paradise alum Amanda Stanton writes about being a single mom to two kids and trying to start over after divorce. She discusses her time within Bachelor Nation and shares lessons that she learned from attempting to find love on reality TV. Now Accepting Roses was published in September 2019.
It’s Not Okay: Turning Heartbreak into Happily Never After
The Bachelorette alum Andi Dorfman‘s 2016 book became a New York Times bestseller. She reveals some bombshells about her Bachelor Nation exes and gives advice to women dealing with relationship issues.
I Said Yes: My Story of Heartbreak, Redemption, and True Love
Emily Maynard Johnson, the fan-favorite lead of The Bachelorette Season 8, chronicles the highs and lows of her life before and after Bachelor Nation. She writes about the sudden loss of her fiancé, raising her daughter as a single mom, and finding her faith.
For the Right Reasons: America’s Favorite Bachelor on Faith, Love, Marriage, and Why Nice Guys Finish First
Sean Lowe remains one of the most beloved members of Bachelor Nation. In his 2015 book, The Bachelor Season 17 star talks about being the franchise’s ultimate nice guy, finding love on TV, his college football past, and more.
Happily Ever After: The Life-Changing Power of a Grateful Heart
Sutter, the first-ever star of The Bachelorette, published her first book in 2014. In Happily Ever After: The Life-Changing Power of a Grateful Heart, Sutter shares her personal experiences and keys to everyday happiness.
My Reality
Melissa Rycroft became an instant heroine of Bachelor Nation after The Bachelor’s Jason Mesnick broke her heart. She details her romantic life’s highs and lows while sharing exactly how she got through the tough times in her 2014 book.
Diamonds + Hearts: A Poetic Memoir
Diamond + Hearts is a poetic memoir by Chris Siegfried, the man Desiree Hartsock met and fell in love with on The Bachelorette. The 2013 memoir also features original poems by Hartsock.
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