In last week's post, I talked about finding notes from my kids, but also another set of notes that I found on the internet: notes to and from a romantic partner. There's something very special about a note from the person you're closest to in life, they can be revealing and joyous and excruciating all at the same time. This first one is probably my favorite. I love that this guy's wife offered a fight as a welcome home. And who hasn't enjoyed a nerf gun fight at some point in

The notes people leave or give to each other are like shining a light into the crevices and cracks of how we behave as people: Everything from mundane shopping lists to signs in shop windows, funny personal ads and love letters. It's often the most unintentional things about them or an amusing response that wasn't intended, that takes them from 'just a note' to something extraordinary. Ever since my kids left notes around our house for the tooth fairy or Santa (I will do ano

When your neighbours' antics keep you up all night, it's sex, apology, and biscuits for breakfast! Read on for some romance author inspiration...

The Refusal won the Pinnacle Award. A sexy, contemporary romance with a fierce heroine and a man who thinks he can get anything he wants.

Indies Today Award winner. The Refusal. A sexy, contemporary romance with a fierce heroine and a man who thinks he can get anything he wants.

The marriage tweets that live in my mind rent-free. Find out what keeps the spark alive - and what grinds those gears!

The Refusal. Award winning sexy, contemporary romance with a fierce heroine and a man who thinks he can get anything he wants.

One of the great joys of being on social media is all the amazing readers who get in touch. When @romance.novel.junkies (find her here ) put together this amazing reader video for The Refusal, I was completely bowled over. Getting other people's perspectives on the characters takes my thoughts about the book in new and unexpected directions. . . You can find out more information about The Refusal here and buy it here . .. #evemriley #janusandjo #iwantajanus #therefusal #te

A sneak peak at my DMs! Romance reader chit-chat including hot takes and even hotter sex scenes from The Refusal!

I am currently deep into The Refusal edits! This sexy contemporary romance features a fierce heroine and a man who thinks he can get anything.

Meet the runt who stole the show. Discover how Daisy’s desk catnaps inspired the cats in The Refusal and why she never leaves this author's side.

The Refusal. A sexy, contemporary romance with a fierce heroine and a man who thinks he can get anything he wants.

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Although I've written a book, probably like all authors, I'm first and foremost a reader. But I'm a very specific kind of reader - a romance reader. And all romance readers know the form and delight in the nuance and the encounters, the building tension, the meet-cute. So getting positive feedback from readers of this kind on social media has been a joy. I can't thank the lovely bookstagram community enough. This one came from a lovely romance author, C.G. Miller: You can

Watch as I open an exciting parcel of romance novels, featuring a sassy heroine and a man who thinks he can get anything he wants. Come and meet your next book boyfriend.

I absolutely love it when people message me on instagram and ask what's going to happen next, or just to be excited, when they are part way through The Refusal. Putting my author hat to the side for a moment, there's nothing quite like the thrill of being caught up in a good book (especially caught mid chapter). As an author, of course you love your book, but you also know you're a little weird and could have done more editing, and, and, and . . . So here's an early comment I

The adventure of making friends in The Hills and how it can lead to unexpected friendships and thrilling stories.

After working from home since the lockdown, we finally escaped to the Scottish Highlands for a stunning look at Ben Nevis.

My Techboys readers love a mid-read messaging session, and so do I! I hope this feeling never gets old.

Discover heartfelt messages from readers of romance novels and explore their genuine feedback. Dive into a message from reader that truly resonates.