Canelo have acquired two more twisty romance novels by Eve Ainsworth

Editorial Director Emily Bedford has acquired World English language rights to standalone romances by Eve Ainsworth from Elizabeth Counsell at Northbank Talent Management in a two-book deal.

When Stevie leaves Harry at the altar of their wedding, the whole town is shocked. Theirs was a fairy tale romance – Stevie the Cinderella to Harry’s Prince Charming. Now, five years later, she is back. A successful journalist, on the surface she’s returned to look after her sick father, but Stevie’s asking questions about Harry’s family business and that soon casts a suspicious light on her… A heartbreaking romance of second chances and impossible choices, Exile will have you questioning how far you’d go to protect the love of your life – even if it means they’ll never forgive you.

Eve Ainsworth is a public speaker, creative workshop coordinator and award-winning author who draws from her extensive work with teenagers managing emotional and behavioural issues to write authentic, honest and real novels for young people and adults. Eve’s adult debut, Duckling, was published by Penguin Random House in 2022, with Somebody I Used to Love and Pieces of Us published by Canelo. She has had short stories published in magazines such as Writers’ Forum and Prima and articles posted online for the Guardian, Metro and BookTrust. Eve is also a champion for working class voices, having set up the Working Class Writers Network, and is an experienced mentor.

Emily Bedford says: ‘I’m thrilled to be working with Eve on two more adult romances – she has such a talent for creating page-turning, gasp-out-loud stories which delve into the complex nuances of relationships. With characters you love to hate and high stakes for our main couple, Exile is sure to keep you hooked!’

Eve Ainsworth says: ‘I am so excited to be writing more books for Canelo. It’s been a wonderful journey so far and I can’t wait for readers to see the ideas we have developed together.’

Elizabeth Counsell says: ‘Canelo has fallen head-over-heels for two more romances from Eve – it’s a match made in heaven and we couldn’t be happier.’

Exile will be published in April 2026, in mass market paperback and ebook.

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