Eva Leigh

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Eva Leigh is an American author of erotica and historical romantic fiction. Her novels have a theme of women's empowerment.

Her novel My Fake Rake was reviewed favorably by NPR for upending the literary trope of women getting makeovers.[1] The book depicts a scientist struggling to convince others that it is acceptable for women to have careers.[2] How the Wallflower Was Won was reviewed positively by Paste Magazine for how it showed a "marriage of convenience between a bluestocking and a rogue"[3] A short story by Leigh was included in Best Womens Erotica of the Year in 2022 by Simon & Schuster.[4]

Leigh is outspoken in support of legalized abortion in the US, saying she feels obligated to speak up as a romance novelist because "making decisions about whether you have a choice about the course of your life" is a central theme in the genre.[5]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Nesa, Kamrun (November 30, 2019). "My Fake Rake' Turns The Makeover Trope On Its (Well-Coiffed) Head". NPR.
  2. ^ "These Books Will Add Some Romance and Passion to Your Valentine's Day". Boston University. Retrieved 2023-02-11.
  3. ^ "The Best New Romance Books of September 2022". pastemagazine.com. 2022-09-29. Retrieved 2023-02-11.
  4. ^ Bussel, Rachel Kramer (September 19, 2022). "Best Women's Erotica of the Year, Volume 8". Simon & Schuster.
  5. ^ "150 Romance Authors Teamed Up To Fight For Abortion Access". Bustle. Retrieved 2023-02-11.