Everything She Wanted was acquired in our December 2025 traditional call for submissions. It is the first book by debut author Rosey Kaur Hwang.
“We are so excited to be publishing Rosey’s debut book. It is an addictive read that we know Canadian romance fans will be hungry for!” —Genevieve Loughlin, publisher, Sugar Shack books.
About the Author
Rosey Kaur Hwang writes binge-worthy contemporary romance novels that are all heart yet unconventional, taking women deeper into the places within themselves that prevent them from living their own fairy tale. Off the page, she guides writers to bring their stories to life and into the world through her Story Acceleration Coaching and intentional digital marketing. When she isn’t writing or supporting her global clients, you’ll find her tucked inside a local coffee shop sipping a chai latte, curating dreamy playlists for her books, or savouring time with her husband and daughters. Find her online at https://roseyhwang.com/about/
About the book:
A binge-worthy contemporary romance set in Vancouver’s South Asian community.
Nisha Dhaliwal is determined to have it all: her dream career in tech, her family’s approval, and a Bollywood-style happily ever after. What she’s not prepared for is a chance encounter with Nick—a magnetic consultant who offers her something she’s never allowed herself: passion, freedom, and a no-strings escape from expectation. On the other hand there’s Eshaan, the “perfect” match her family adores, whose charm masks a need for control.
When Nick reappears a year later at her workplace, Nisha finds herself caught between long days, late nights, a looming engagement, and a growing realization that the life she’s building may be costing her sense of self.
Emotionally resonant, Everything She Wanted explores modern romance through the lens of ambition, cultural pressure, and female desire. Set against the backdrop of Vancouver’s multiculturalism, glittering skyline, and startup grind, it offers a fresh, empowering take on choosing yourself in a world that tells women to choose everything else first.With a warm syrup heat rating, Everything She Wanted will be available in bookstores October 2026.
Pownal Street Press’s new romance imprint is launching in 2026 with three titles. Set within the Canadian landscape, Sugar Shack Books publishes contemporary romance that’s emotionally rich, inclusive, and grounded in a strong sense of place.
Built on Pownal Street Press’s commitment to brave storytelling and connection, Sugar Shack Books brings that mission into the romance space through stories that value belonging, care, and everyday joy.
Whether set in the wilderness of northern Ontario or the coast of British Columbia, these are love stories shaped by wit, warmth, and hope.
Sugar Shack Books is for readers who enjoy character-driven romance with a strong sense of place. The list prioritizes emotional connection
and gentle intimacy, as well as a range of heat levels from sweet to spicy. Sugar Shack titles encourage repeat readership and long-term
discoverability