Her Life in Ruins
A Publishers Weekly Fall 2026 Romance Longlist Pick
A laugh-out-loud, friends–to–lovers rom com, set in Silicon Valley and the Yucatán Peninsula, about a hard–partying archaeologist, her grad school love interest, and a high–stakes heist.
available January 5, 2027
“Smart, sexy, and so darn fun—Her Life in Ruins is a wild and wonderful ride of a story. I can't wait to read what Cynthia Gentry writes next.”
— Camille Pagán, bestselling author of Dog Person
“Equal parts heist thriller, romance, and globe-trotting adventure, Her Life in Ruins is filled with charm, banter, and delightful chaos, making it impossible to put down! ”
— Alexandra Brown Chang, New York Times bestselling author of By Invitation Only
Photo by Scott R. Kline
Cynthia W. Gentry writes witty, adventurous fiction about smart, slightly messy women navigating ambition and love. She’s also the author of several nonfiction books about sex and relationships.
Praise for Cynthia’s Non-Fiction
“Cynthia W. Gentry's books are easily read, embarrassment-free and down to earth. They deal with topics most people feel uncomfortable talking about in a way that makes them seem perfectly routine.”
–Amazon customer review
