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Xio Axelrod

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Born

in Philadelphia, The United States

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http://www.xioaxelrod.com

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Romance, Contemporary, Gay and Lesbian

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May 2013

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Xio Axelrod is a USA Today bestselling author of different flavours of contemporary romance. She also writes what she likes to call strange, twisted tales. Xio grew up in the music industry and began recording at a young age. When she isn’t writing stories, she can be found in the studio, writing songs, or performing on international stages (under a different, no-so-secret name). She lives in Philadelphia with one full-time husband and several part-time cats.

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Average rating: 3.99 · 10,422 ratings · 2,570 reviews · 24 distinct works • Similar authors

	The Girl with Stars in Her Eyes (The Lillys, #1) 3.86 avg rating — 5,204 ratings — published 2021 — 11 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Girls with Bad Reputations (The Lillys, #2) 4.08 avg rating — 470 ratings — published 2024 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Love on the Byline (Plays and Players, #1) 3.89 avg rating — 286 ratings — published 2023 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Calum 3.89 avg rating — 254 ratings — published 2014 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Falling Stars (Falling Stars, #1) 4.19 avg rating — 144 ratings — published 2015 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Fast Forward (Alt Er Love, #1) 3.45 avg rating — 148 ratings — published 2017 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Camden 3.97 avg rating — 112 ratings — published 2017 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Love is All: Volume 6 4.35 avg rating — 89 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	When Frankie Meets Johnny 3.82 avg rating — 88 ratings — published 2019 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Love Is All: Volume 2 by Xio Axelrod (Goodreads Author), Meg Bonney (Goodreads Author), Mary Calmes (Goodreads Author) 4.12 avg rating — 74 ratings — published 2019 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Finding Comfort in 2020: Xio’s Faves

Hello, my lovelies! As you know, I try to post my yearly faves at the bottom of the calendar year. 2020 was a challenge like no other, as you are no doubt aware. I found myself revisiting older faves, just looking for that sense of familiarity in a time when nothing seemed familiar.

That said, I did manage to get to a number of new goodies that instantly landed on my list.

This is by no means a

Series by Xio Axelrod

The Lillys (2 books)
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3.88 avg rating — 5,673 ratings

Plays and Players (1 book)
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3.89 avg rating — 286 ratings

The Calum (1 book)
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3.89 avg rating — 254 ratings

Falling Stars (2 books)
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4.17 avg rating — 199 ratings

Frankie and Johnny (2 books)
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3.87 avg rating — 135 ratings

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Xio Axelrod answered Katie Rose's question: Absolutely loved The Girls with Stars in Her Eyes! What real-life bands do you think have the closest sound for what you would envision The Lillys to have? Yay! I'm so glad you enjoyed GWISHE! The Lillys have so many influences, both past and present. From the Runaways and the Go-Gos, to Toadies and the Police, to Willow, Metric, and the Linda Lindas, Lillys music can swing from alt rock to indie pop. B See Full Answer
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Xio Axelrod answered Katie Rose's question:

Absolutely loved The Girls with Stars in Her Eyes! What real-life bands do you think have the closest sound for what you would envision The Lillys to have?

Yay! I'm so glad you enjoyed GWISHE! The Lillys have so many influences, both past and present. From the Runaways and the Go-Gos, to Toadies and the Police, to Willow, Metric, and the Linda Lindas, Lillys music can swing from alt rock to indie pop. B See Full Answer

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“Some books are like chewing gum. They have just enough flavour to sate you for an hour or so. Others are like gourmet meals. Meticulously crafted with complex flavours that - while exciting during consumption - leave only a vague memory behind. The best books are like old recipes, passed down through generations. They stick with you long after the last bite. You want to return to them again and again, because they become a part of who you are. I want to write those.”
― Xio Axelrod

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“I'll answer any damn question you want. But don't be disappointed when the answer turns out to be I was hungry, I was tired, or I was bored.”
― Xio Axelrod, The Girl with Stars in Her Eyes

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“I love it here, but I don't even remember sunlight at this point. I feel like a vampire. Am I sparkly yet?”
― Xio Axelrod, The Girl with Stars in Her Eyes

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