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Five (More) Romance Novels with the Best Sex Scenes of All Time
Discover five romance novels with the best sex scenes—steamy, emotional, and unforgettable moments that turn up the heat and deepen the love story.
evemrileyauthor
Aug 15, 20252 min read


Romance Release Radar: August 2025
Discover August’s must-read romance releases—from dark mafia obsession to charming fake dating schemes, historical heat, and everything in between.
evemrileyauthor
Jul 25, 20254 min read


Romance Release Radar: June 2025
June's romance book releases are bringing the heat! From queer joy and fake dating to second chances and slow burns, this list has it all. Plus, if you can’t wait, why not dive into the Techboys Series while you’re at it?
evemrileyauthor
May 23, 20253 min read


Romance Release Radar: May 2025
May's romance book releases are bringing the heat! From queer joy and fake dating to second chances and slow burns, this list has it all. Plus, if you can’t wait, why not dive into the Techboys Series while you’re at it?
evemrileyauthor
Apr 25, 20253 min read


Hidden Gem Romance books You Haven’t Heard Of (But Absolutely Should)
Discover hidden gem romance novels that deserve more love! Swoon-worthy reads, slow burns, & spicy moments await. Read more now!
evemrileyauthor
Apr 9, 20253 min read


3 MM Romance Must-Reads: Heated Rivalry and More
Alright, romance buffs, brace yourselves for a rollercoaster ride through the wild world of MM romance books. Yep, we're talking about those heart-pounding, steamy stories featuring two dudes in love. Get ready to chuckle your way through the highs and lows of "HIM" by Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy, get fired up with "Heated Rivalry" by Rachel Reid, and immerse yourself in the heat of "Dedicated" by Neve Wilder. 1. HIM by Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy: Bro-Bonding and Beyond
evemrileyauthor
Aug 29, 20233 min read


A SPECIAL SEX SCENE JUST FOR YOU
The Outcast has won a Silver IPPY award for erotic romance, and I couldn't be more excited! I love all the heat and steam in this book....
evemrileyauthor
Jun 30, 20234 min read


THE TOP 6 THINGS READERS HATE IN BOOKS
The Outcast has been doing better in the book awards than I anticipated, having been shortlisted for six awards to date. And I'm...
evemrileyauthor
Apr 18, 20233 min read


5 MUST-READ MM ROMANCE NOVELS
The male-male (MM) romance genre has exploded in recent years, offering us all an amazing range of stories that explore love, passion, and relationships between two men. I stumbled into MM romance almost by mistake, finding and then loving Christina Lauren's Autoboygraphy, and I've never looked back. Whether you're a seasoned fan or just starting to explore, here are five MM romance books that you won't want to miss. The Books I Picked and Why Less by Andrew Sean Greer Less
evemrileyauthor
Feb 17, 20236 min read


5 THRILLING HISTORICAL ROMANCE BOOKS
Muskets, thieves and outlaws: what's not to love about historical romance? Poldark was my first taste of a book in this genre, and...
evemrileyauthor
Jan 20, 20235 min read


NOT YOUR TYPICAL ROMANCE BOOK HERO
I was delighted to win a Gold Literary Titans award for the first book in The Techboys Series, The Refusal. I was even more delighted...
evemrileyauthor
Jan 5, 20233 min read


YOUR AMAZING FEEDBACK
My favorite part of a launch is when readers start to dive into the book. Chiefly because the process of editing and smoothing out all...
evemrileyauthor
Dec 20, 20221 min read


A CRAZY BOOK LAUNCH DAY
When you're sitting at home writing all day and you're an indie author, the question becomes: what makes launch day special? You have to...
evemrileyauthor
Dec 7, 20222 min read


DO MEN EVER ENJOY READING ROMANCE NOVELS?
I've had some lovely feedback on The Refusal from men. And I guess it surprised me, it shouldn't have done, but sometimes it's difficult...
evemrileyauthor
Oct 7, 20224 min read


A BOOK AWARD WITH NO ROMANCE CATEGORY
Many famous authors (E.M Forster, Beatrix Potter, Charles Dickens, Jane Austen) were born or have lived significant periods of their...
evemrileyauthor
Sep 29, 20222 min read


ICE CREAMS, WET SHORTS, AND HALF-NAKED BODIES...
... What more could you want in life? My fellow romance author Debbie Cromack introduced me to the Australian Firefighters Calendar via...
evemrileyauthor
Sep 2, 20221 min read


HE WAS DISILLUSIONED TOO - THE WISHING SHELF AWARDS
The Wishing Shelf Awards were created for authors by an author. The awards were set up by Edward Trayer who became disillusioned with the...
evemrileyauthor
Aug 18, 20221 min read


5 ROMANCE NOVELS WITH THE BEST SEX SCENES OF ALL TIME
What makes a good sex scene for you? Long and drawn out or fast and furious? Perhaps the interesting use of accoutrements (honey, rope, water ....) is your jam. And that’s before we get onto angry sex, makeup sex, unexpected sex, or sex with the fear of discovery. I’ve loved steamy romance novels for as long as I can remember, and I have high expectations of that scene where they finally fall into each other's arms. I’m a fan of something unusual: Not tacky or totally unreal
evemrileyauthor
Jun 29, 20224 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
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