Jennifer Dugan

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Jennifer Dugan is a young adult novelist and indie comic writer/creator known for her LGBTQ+ stories.
She aims to write the kinds of stories she wished she had growing up, focusing on geek culture and romance.
Dugan's work often explores themes of self-discovery, acceptance, and queer experiences.
Her writing style is characterized by relatable characters and emotional depth.
In addition to "Some Girls Do," Dugan has authored other popular young adult novels, including "Hot Dog Girl." She currently resides in New York with her family and pets, drawing inspiration from her personal experiences and passion for diverse representation in literature.

Books by Jennifer Dugan

Some Girls Do

by Jennifer Dugan • 2021

A closeted pageant queen falls for a track star who refuses to be her secret.

3.69

30k+

🏳️‍🌈 Sapphic Romance 💞 Opposites Attract 🚪 Coming Out Story

Some Girls Do

A closeted pageant queen falls for a track star who refuses to be her secret.

by Jennifer Dugan 2021 336 pages

3.69

30k+ ratings

🏳️‍🌈 Sapphic Romance 💞 Opposites Attract 🚪 Coming Out Story

Hot Dog Girl

by Jennifer Dugan • 2019

To win a diving pirate, a hot dog mascot starts fake-dating her best friend.

3.47

9k+

🎭 Fake Dating 💕 Best Friends To Lovers ☀️ Summer Romance

Hot Dog Girl

To win a diving pirate, a hot dog mascot starts fake-dating her best friend.

by Jennifer Dugan 2019 320 pages

3.47

9k+ ratings

🎭 Fake Dating 💕 Best Friends To Lovers ☀️ Summer Romance

Melt With You

by Jennifer Dugan • 2022

One hookup ruined their friendship. A failing ice cream truck forces them onto the road together.

3.47

7k+

🫂 Best Friends To Lovers 💔 Second Chance Romance 🚛 Forced Proximity

Melt With You

One hookup ruined their friendship. A failing ice cream truck forces them onto the road together.

by Jennifer Dugan 2022 320 pages

3.47

7k+ ratings

🫂 Best Friends To Lovers 💔 Second Chance Romance 🚛 Forced Proximity

Verona Comics

by Jennifer Dugan • 2020

Two teens bond at Comic-Con, only to discover their families are bitter business rivals.

3.58

4k+

⚔️ Rival Families 🤫 Secret Relationship 💘 Forbidden Romance

Verona Comics

Two teens bond at Comic-Con, only to discover their families are bitter business rivals.

by Jennifer Dugan 2020 352 pages

3.58

4k+ ratings

⚔️ Rival Families 🤫 Secret Relationship 💘 Forbidden Romance

Playing for Keeps

by Jennifer Dugan • 2024

A star pitcher's feud with an umpire sparks a secret romance that league rules could destroy.

3.51

2k+

⚾ Baseball Diamond 🏅 Women In Sports 🌈 Sapphic Sports Romance

Playing for Keeps

A star pitcher's feud with an umpire sparks a secret romance that league rules could destroy.

by Jennifer Dugan 2024 320 pages

3.51

2k+ ratings

⚾ Baseball Diamond 🏅 Women In Sports 🌈 Sapphic Sports Romance

Summer Girls

by Jennifer Dugan • 2025

A disgraced socialite and the beach town lifeguard paid to watch her can't stay enemies.

3.61

2k+

🥊 Enemies To Lovers 🏡 Forced Proximity ☀️ Summer Romance

Summer Girls

A disgraced socialite and the beach town lifeguard paid to watch her can't stay enemies.

by Jennifer Dugan 2025 320 pages

3.61

2k+ ratings

🥊 Enemies To Lovers 🏡 Forced Proximity ☀️ Summer Romance

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