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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. The book depicts a scientist struggling to convince others that it is acceptable for women to have careers. 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" A short story by Leigh was included in Best Womens Erotica of the Year in 2022 by Simon & Schuster.
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.
References
- Nesa, Kamrun (November 30, 2019). "My Fake Rake' Turns The Makeover Trope On Its (Well-Coiffed) Head". NPR.
- "These Books Will Add Some Romance and Passion to Your Valentine's Day". Boston University. Retrieved 2023-02-11.
- "The Best New Romance Books of September 2022". pastemagazine.com. 2022-09-29. Retrieved 2023-02-11.
- Bussel, Rachel Kramer (September 19, 2022). "Best Women's Erotica of the Year, Volume 8". Simon & Schuster.
- "150 Romance Authors Teamed Up To Fight For Abortion Access". Bustle. Retrieved 2023-02-11.