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11 Feb

Author Interivew: Eva Devon | Romance Thursdays

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This week on Romance Thursdays I had the chance to interview Eva Devon. If you haven’t checked out the rest of my interviews in this series be sure to and see what other romance authors have to say. Check out last weeks interview with Stacy Reid and see us talk about historical and paranormal romances.

Romance Thursdays is a feature that spotlights romance authors to highlight how amazing the romance writing community is. Each week I’m will be interviewing a different romance author from across subgenres as well as both traditionally and self-published. I want to share their experience writing romance and why they love it so much. While also focusing on their writing and books.

Eva Devon is the author of historical romances series including the Must Love Rogues series, The Bluestocking War series, her new series Never a Wallflower and more. You can check out Eva Devon’s backlist now.

Hi Eva, and welcome to Angel Reads. For those that haven’t read anything by you yet. Tell us a little about yourself and your books?

Thank you SO much for having me! I’m over the moon to be at Angel Reads. I am a dreamer and lover of big dresses, fabulous ballrooms, and all things history. I also have three little rogues of my own, a coffee addiction, and a seriously messy house!

Why did you start writing romance novels? Is there anything in particular that drew you to it over other genres?

I fell in love with the genre when I was about 16. I was introduced to it when my mom gave me Johanna Lindsey’s Mallory Christmas novella, The Present. I’d never read ANYTHING like it and I was hooked. I really love the escape and guarantee it all works out. I also love the crackle between the hero and heroine as they spar and finally let their guards down.

Historical romance seems to be your genre of choice, what drew you to it over other sub-genres of romance? Is there another genre that you would like to try?

I love historical romance because I always loved dressing up as a child. I think I was always a history fan. The castles, the rooms, the clothes! I really just always wanted a fabulous dress and gorgeous, curled hair. And maybe a ballroom to show them off in.

I am currently exploring the 1930s because I’m fascinated by the strength and courage of people in WWII. But I’m very happy writing Regency romance because I think everyone needs an escape from the wears and tears of daily life.

What is your favourite thing about romance as a genre? Why do you like reading and writing it?

It sweeps me away. The reader and I get to run away to Regency England together! I love that. I can take my readers to ballrooms, castles, coaching inns! We meet dukes, ladies, highwaymen, pirates, whoever takes my fancy, and we can leave the present behind for a few hours.

The series that you write tend to be on the longer side. What is your favourite thing about writing series like these? What can you explore in the longer series that you can’t in a 3-4 book series?

I REALLY love my characters. And I have a tendency to write friends. They all banter and keep each other honest. I fall in love with each and everyone and I want them to find love too. So, in a longer series, I get to create a really lush, big world of friends and family who all get joy in the end. You can also create someone who might seem terribly un-heroic or too troublesome to be the heroine, but as a sidekick over three books, readers fall in love with their faults. And the characters get to grow.

What are some of your favourite tropes that you like reading and writing in the romance genre?

I love grumpy heroes. I also love overbearing sarcastic heroes. And I fell in love with James Mallory when I was a teen, I still love writing about heroes who are bigger than life and can’t be intimidated. . . But absolutely fall for their heroine who gives as good as she gets. I love forced marriage tropes too. The characters HAVE to find a way to get on or face a life of misery. In romance, misery isn’t an option. So, in my books usually, there’s a lot of fire and funny situations on the way to love. The Spinster and the Rake is a forced marriage trope. I had SO much fun writing it.

Who are some of your favourite romance authors? Who inspired you to write?

I absolutely adore Lenora Bell, Julia Quinn, Elizabeth Hoyt. And Julia Quinn and Johanna Lindsey are the reason I write romance. I knew after reading The Viscount Who Loved Me I wanted to write romance.

What are some of the ways that you think we can start overcoming the stigma of romance novels?

This is such a great question! Listening. When someone says something absurd or ignorant about the genre, I usually try to say, that’s interesting. . . Have you considered this? Often, those who help perpetuate the stigma know nothing about the genre, especially the genre right now, and have never read a book or read just one. Things like Bridgerton are brilliant because it turns out all the naysayers have loved the genre all along. They just didn’t know it and are learning just what they’ve been missing. And I think owning how wonderfully female-centric the genre is really is wonderful.

Thank you so much for coming by Angel Reads. It was lovely having you here. And I can’t wait to read more of your books!

Thank you so much for having me! It was lovely.

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I hope that you enjoyed this interview with Eva Devon! I had such a good time putting this together.

If there is an author that you would like to see featured here, please do let me know. And I will try my best. If you are a romance author and would like to be apart of Romance Thursdays, don’t hesitate to message me.

Have you read any of Eva Devon books before? What did you think of them? Are you excited for more Romance Thursday posts? Let’s Chat!

About the Author

USA Today bestseller Eva Devon was raised on literary fiction, but quite accidentally and thankfully, she was introduced to romance one Christmas by Johanna Lindsey’s Mallory novella The Present and a romance addict was born. Now, she loves to write her own roguish dukes, alpha males, and the heroines who tame them.

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09 Feb

2021 Romance Books I Already Want To Read

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This week I’m sharing the 2021 Romance Books I Already Want To Read. Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and Bookish and is hosted by The Artsy Reader Girl.

Today I thought I would share some of the 2021 romances that I already want to read. I tried to include a range of romances cause that is what I’m reading from historical to fantasy and more. Like always these are in no order.

Wild Rain (Women Who Dare #2) by Beverly Jenkins: This is the second book in the Women Who Dare series. I read Rebel last year and fell in love and this one sounds just as fantastic. It’s high on my most anticipated list that is for sure. I adore the characters that Jenkins writes and the stories that she explores and I can’t wait for more.

A Lady’s Formula for Love (The Secret Scientists of London #1) by Elizabeth Everett: As soon as I read the synopsis for this one I had to add it to my list. While I’m not a massive fan of Victorian historical romances this sounds fantastic. I love HR that really explore and create complex female characters that push boundaries.

One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston: Another one that no one should be surprised is on my list. I adored and I mean adored Red, White And Royal Blue. So you bet I’ll be getting this one as soon as possible. It just sounds so damn good and I’m not sure if I’m ready for it. But I will do it.

The Bride Bet (Girl Meets Duke #4) by Tessa Dare: I’ve now read book 3 and I need the next book, but I have no idea when it’s going to come out. If it’s even going to come out this year. Who knows. But I do need it in my life soon.

Much Ado About You by Samantha Young: As soon as I read the synopsis for this one, I knew that I had to add this to my tbr. It just sounds fantastic. It seems like it’s going to be one of those books that I can just sit down, relax and read. And I’m excited about that.

Yes & I Love You (Say Everything #1) by Roni Loren: This is a new edition to my tbr, but I’ve loved the Roni Loren books that I’ve read so far and I’m excited for this one a lot. It just sounds fantastic. General contemporary romance isn’t something that I read a lot of, but it sounds interesting.

The Stray Prince (Royals #2) by Ella Fields: I read A King So Cold last year and really enjoyed it. So when I heard that there was going to be a sequel you know I had to get on it. I’m nervous and excited to read this one. There is just so much that could happen and I don’t know if I am ready.

Bombshell (Hell’s Belles #1) by Sarah MacLean: A new Sarah MacLean? Um yes, please. It’s a best friends siblings historical romance? I mean. what could be better than that? I just cannot wait. And I can’t wait for the cover.

Devil in Disguise (The Ravenels #7) by Lisa Kleypas: I somehow missed that there was going to be a new Lisa Kleypas and yes I am ready for it. It sounds brilliant and fantastic and everything that I need and want. And it’s not too, too far away.

The Duke Heist (The Wild Wynchesters #1) by Erica Ridley: This is another one that I have just heard about recently but gosh does it sounds amazing. Found families is one of my favourite tropes and this just sounds perfect.

And that is it for this weeks Top Ten Tuesday! What are some of the romances books that you can’t wait for this year? Have you read any of these? Let’s Chat!

06 Feb

I Did Good This Month | January Haul

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I didn’t purchase too many books this month! And I feel pretty good. However, I did order a whole heap. so give or take. Today I’m sharing the books that I purchased, received and bought in January.

I got a range of different books in January. Young Adult, Romance, Fantasy, it was just a range of things I love. Like always these are in no order.

Shadow and Bone Boxset: After seeing all the stills and characters I had to get the box set. I’ve read Six of Crows and Crooked and adored it. I’ve been putting off reading this series for a while. But I think it’s time. I don’t know if I will have them read by April, but I want to try to have at least read the first.

Lore by Alexandra Bracken: As soon as I read the synopsis for this one I knew that I needed to read it. I hope that I can get to it soon. It just sounds exactly what I will love to read.

Full Disclosure by Camryn Garrett: This has been on my tbr for some time now, and I finally had the chance to pick it up in January. I’m really excited to start it. It sounds intriguing and something that will be on my mind for some time.

Custom Built (Fast & Fury #1) by Chantal Fernando: I didn’t know that Chantal Fernando was bringing out a new series, so I picked up the first book and sadly wasn’t a massive fan.

My Darling Duke (Sinful Wallflowers #1) by Stacy Reid: I bought this one as I received book 2 for review and wanted to read the first before I dug in. And I am so glad that I did because I adored this book so much.

From Blood and Ash (Blood and Ash #1) by Jennifer L. Armentrout: I’ve been wanting to buy this one for ages, but the paperback is expensive so I’ve held off. But I also want to pick it up soon so I grabbed the ebook. If I end up loving it as much as others are, then I will most likely buy them.

To Love and to Loathe (The Regency Vows #2) by Martha Waters: After my interview with Martha, I knew that I would love to read some of her books, and then I got this one for review. I am so excited to jump in and read. I’ve heard so many good things about it already.

The Spinster and the Rake (Never a Wallflower #1) by Eva Devon: I haven’t heard too much about this author or this book, but it sounds fantastic and I am always here for new historical romances.

The Things We Leave Unfinished by Rebecca Yarros: It’s a new Rebecca Yarros do I need to say more? You should all know by now how much I love Yarros’ books and I cannot wait for this one. It’s slightly different to her others but that is what makes me even more excited.

An Earl, the Girl, and a Toddler (Rogues and Remarkable Women #2) by Vanessa Riley: While I didn’t fall in love with the first book of this series, I am very intrigued to see where it is taken. It sounds like it’s going to be interesting and I wanna know what is going to happen next.

And that is it. Those are the books that I got in January. I did so good with my book buying and I’m proud of myself. but I know that Feb is already not off to a great start – oh well. What did you get in January? Have you checked out my January wrap up too? Let’s Chat!