Kit Tosello, Rendezvous ’26 Writer

Rendezvous with readers and writers in Nashville on November 7, 2026, to celebrate stories and enjoy encouraging fellowship. 

Meet Kit Tosello at Read Write Rendezvous ‘26

Equal parts heartwarming, thought-provoking, and swoonily romantic, Kit Tosello’s novels remind us that home is often found in the people and places we least expect. The heartfelt relationships, witty narratives, profound wisdom, and faith-filled hope woven throughout her stories combine to create uplifting reading experiences that nourish both the heart and the soul.

About the Writer

Kit Tosello is an award-winning writer of small-town contemporary fiction with a big heart, inspirational essays, and devotionals. With her eye trained on the beauty hiding in plain sight all around us, she arranges words with tenderness, humor, and hope. Inspired by her former career as a kitchen designer on California’s central coast and her daily strolls past an abandoned B and B, Kit’s debut novel, The Color of Home, released in 2024 with Revell. Robin Jones Gunn says, “Kit has a winsome way of using words to paint heart-touching images. A lovely story!” When not writing, Kit can be found in the loose-leaf tea shop she and her husband operate in small-town Oregon, exploring the great Pacific Northwest, or enjoying the “great indoors”—bookstores and libraries. Most likely while sipping a matcha latte.

You can learn more about Kit Tosello and her books on her website at kittosello.com.

Genre: women’s fiction, contemporary romance

Currently reading: The Sisterhood of Unlikely Friends by Sara Brunsvold

A note from Kit: I write hope-filled fiction because I can’t get enough of it myself. I’m SO excited to meet kindred spirits and talk BOOKS!

About the Featured Title

In a Word, Yes

Lucy hides behind boundaries. Her mother hides behind busyness. But love and grace have a way of finding us wherever we hide.

Lucy Montgomery excels at drawing boundaries and avoiding risk. Her favorite word is no, and she’s not afraid to use it. It’s been five years since she picked up the leftovers from a crumbled marriage and started over with her brilliantly unique autistic son in Charity Falls, Oregon. As a single mom, she now works behind the scenes at a local newspaper. Enter Wyatt Hayes–an affable local police officer with the soul of a poet and the kindness she’s always craved. A man who’s more than eager to help her break free from her security blanket of an adventure-free life.

Lucy’s celebrity mother, Carly Montgomery–a vivacious and beloved women’s Bible study leader–can’t deny a sense of weariness. But if she doesn’t remain in perpetual motion, her regrets are bound to catch up with her. Despite the outward appearance of a perfect empty-nester life, she’s kept her daughter at arm’s length and has already missed so much of her young grandson’s life. Is it too late to turn that around?

For Lucy and Carly to restore their relationship, and for Lucy and Wyatt to embrace the risk of loving, it will take a big step of faith to reconcile the past together.

A small-town friends-to-more romance, and a multigenerational mother-daughter story. This read is perfect for book clubs and readers who love second chances, strong female characters, family, and faith.

Also Available: The Color of Home

All featured Rendezvous titles are listed on the JustRead Amazon Storefront, or visit the author’s website for more information. Learn more about Read Write Rendezvous… why (About page), what, where, who, and how (Event page). We invite you to join us (or join the waiting list in case more space opens up) and/or support the event (Sponsorship and Promotional Opportunities page). 

Have you read any of Kit Tosello‘s books? Let us know your favorites and which titles you add to your TBR!