Eve M. Riley's Blog

October 14, 2025

The Benefits of Adding Pets When Writing Romance Books

"Pets don’t just fill space in romance novels—they reveal character, amplify emotion, and sometimes even play matchmaker. A wagging tail or muddy pawprint can leave just as big a mark on readers’ hearts as the love story itself."
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Published on October 14, 2025 09:09

October 10, 2025

So Many Ways to Fall in Love: A Guide to Romance Genres and Tropes

Explore the most popular romance genres and tropes, including contemporary, fantasy, historical, and dark romance. From friends to lovers to forbidden love, this guide breaks down what makes every love story irresistible.
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Published on October 10, 2025 05:53

October 7, 2025

My Halloween steamy and spooky reading favourites 

Trick? Treat? Why not both. I’ve gathered my favourite Halloween romances that mix fangs, spells, and serious spice. Grab a blanket, light a candle, and prepare to fall for monsters who are way too tempting to resist.
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Published on October 07, 2025 09:27

October 3, 2025

2026 Book Adaptations Every Reader Should Know About

Discover the best 2026 book-to-screen adaptations, from Hamnet to Verity, Bridgerton, and more. Stories we love, reimagined for the screen.
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Published on October 03, 2025 06:06

September 30, 2025

8 Myths about romance writing

Let’s bust some of the most common myths about romance writing!
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Published on September 30, 2025 11:00

September 26, 2025

Romance Release Radar: October 2025

Explore October romance releases with fantasy love, Regency sparks, sports passion, holiday charm, and celebrity romance for your autumn TBR.
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Published on September 26, 2025 06:34

September 23, 2025

A q+A with Eve Riley

In this post, I’m sharing a special Q+A from which Techboy was my favorite to write, to where I’ve jotted down scenes at 3 a.m., to who I’d cast as Fabian if the series ever hit Netflix (hint: rugged and tattooed!). It’s a mix of behind-the-scenes secrets, writing confessions, and a little bit of fun for romance fans.
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Published on September 23, 2025 11:00

September 19, 2025

My Life with the Walter Boys – Love, Loss,Lots of Chaos

A swoony Netflix YA romance, My Life with the Walter Boys follows Jackie as she navigates love, loss and two very different brothers.
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Published on September 19, 2025 07:00

September 16, 2025

behind the kiss...

Behind the first kiss in The Refusal is a turning point for Janus and Jo. He holds back, giving her space, but when she leans in, everything changes. Writing from his POV let me show his vulnerability, her choice, and the spark that shifts their relationship from hesitation to desire.
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Published on September 16, 2025 03:00

September 12, 2025

Conrad or Jeremiah? My Take Ahead of The Summer I Turned Pretty Finale

The Summer I Turned Pretty captures everything we love about summer: first love, tangled friendships, and the kind of nostalgia that lingers.
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Published on September 12, 2025 06:24