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😈Why We Can’t Resist A Bad Boy
Why can’t we resist the broody, reckless bad boy? From tragic backstories to smirks that melt us, here’s why this romance trope has us hooked.
evemrileyauthor
Jul 112 min read


5 Summer Romance Tropes You’ll Fall for Every Time
There’s something about summer that makes romance novels hit differently—maybe it’s the sunshine, the heat, or those unforgettable beachside moments. Whether you’re craving forced proximity, vacation flings, or the slow burn of friends to lovers, these five romance tropes are the perfect summer read. From quirky road trips to lifeguard love stories, we’ve rounded up the books you’ll want to add to your TBR this season. Ready to fall in love all over again? Let’s dive in!
evemrileyauthor
May 63 min read


WINNING THE LOS ANGELES BOOK FESTIVAL AWARD
Los Angeles. Hmmm . . . movie industry, bright lights, famous actors, wannabes and scriptwriters . . . There's something about LA that...
evemrileyauthor
Jun 22, 20222 min read


THE READER VIEWS AWARDS
Another day, another award. Sigh. It's just so tedious how people keep giving The Refusal these things . . . hahaha. Being serious for a...
evemrileyauthor
May 4, 20223 min read


WINNING THE PINNACLE BOOK AWARDS
I put The Refusal in for as many awards as I could find, expecting that the competition would be fierce and maybe I'd win something if I...
evemrileyauthor
Apr 19, 20221 min read


AN INDIES TODAY BOOK AWARD SEMI-FINALIST
I am so thrilled to be a semi-finalist in the Indies Today 2021 book awards. Their book review for The Refusal is amazing too (see...
evemrileyauthor
Mar 7, 20222 min read


8 VICIOUSLY FUNNY Marriage Tweets
One of the joys of being involved in the bookish community on social media is exploring fun things to post, alongside promoting my books....
evemrileyauthor
Feb 2, 20221 min read


WINNING A BOOK AWARD
So I was scrolling down the page thinking . . . yeah, yeah, won't even have got placed. There's not even a romance section . . . there's...
evemrileyauthor
Jan 11, 20221 min read


FIVE ROMANCE NOVELS IN THE MAIL
When the first author copies arrived it was so exciting to hold The Refusal in my hands for the first time and see all my words in print...
evemrileyauthor
Jul 6, 20211 min read


SIGN UP TO MY STREET TEAM!
I recently recruited an advanced reader copy (ARC) team for my debut novel, The Refusal. It's been a complete thrill getting all the...
evemrileyauthor
May 13, 20211 min read


THE COVER DECISION
I really feel that this lovely book cover design belongs to all of the people who voted for it on Instagram. This was the clear winner:...
evemrileyauthor
May 13, 20211 min read


SNEAK PREVIEW
A little sneak preview from the final editing I'm working on. This is from the first lunch my two main protagonists (Janus and Jo) have...
evemrileyauthor
May 11, 20211 min read
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