Haley Pham is a content creator who has been building a dedicated online community for over a decade. She has shared every phase of life with her audience and become a true tastemaker in the book world. Just Friends is Haley's debut novel.

"It is IMPOSSIBLE to believe that this is Haley's debut novel! Just Friends is a heartwarming second-chance story that contemporary romance fans will adore. An absolute must-read!"--Lynn Painter, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Better Than the Movies

"Champion of reading Haley has written a beautiful, sensitive second chance romance that her millions of fans are going to love. I was reminded of the warmth and heart of Emily Henry. Just Friends is so assured and confident it's hard to believe it's a debut. Haley is a big new talent for the genre."--Mhairi McFarlane, author of Just Last Night

"[I]ntrospective...the charming coastal backdrop, exploration of grief, and endearing romance make for easy reading." --Publishers Weekly

"Haley Pham's debut novel, a second-chance romance set in a seaside town, is a sun-drenched delight. Just Friends explores grief, vulnerability, and the power of forgotten dreams. I could not stop turning the pages, following Blair and Declan's flight toward each other, and love." --Amanda Eyre Ward, New York Times bestselling author of the Reese's Book Club pick, The Jetsetters

"Not afraid to shy away from the raw emotion that accompanies grief, Pham handles both love and loss deftly and with a kindness that will leave readers warm and smiling by the final pages. Blair's struggle with friendships, family, and her own career path elevates this into a relatable coming-of-adulthood story--without losing focus on the romance at its heart."--USA Today bestselling author Emma St. Clair

"A moving story of first love finding its way home. Utterly delightful."--Rachel Catherine

Publisher: Atria Books

Pub date: 2026-03-03

Length: 320 pages