Emma R. Alban
@eraofemma.bsky.social
USA Today Bestselling author of DON'T WANT YOU LIKE A BEST FRIEND · Screenwriter · Theater kid · Stress Baker · Rep: Stacy Testa · She/her
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I can't believe LIKE IN LOVE WITH YOU is just TWO months away!
Coming January 13th, 2026, LIKE IN LOVE WITH YOU is a standalone, sapphic, rivals-to-lovers Regency Romance, which begs the question: what if Cady and Regina from MEAN GIRLS just kissed?
Coming January 13th, 2026, LIKE IN LOVE WITH YOU is a standalone, sapphic, rivals-to-lovers Regency Romance, which begs the question: what if Cady and Regina from MEAN GIRLS just kissed?
November 13, 2025 at 5:02 PM
I can't believe LIKE IN LOVE WITH YOU is just TWO months away!
Coming January 13th, 2026, LIKE IN LOVE WITH YOU is a standalone, sapphic, rivals-to-lovers Regency Romance, which begs the question: what if Cady and Regina from MEAN GIRLS just kissed?
Coming January 13th, 2026, LIKE IN LOVE WITH YOU is a standalone, sapphic, rivals-to-lovers Regency Romance, which begs the question: what if Cady and Regina from MEAN GIRLS just kissed?
Publishers Weekly read LIKE IN LOVE WITH YOU, and the review is delicious!
Catherine and Rosalie’s story arrives January 13th, 2026!
Catherine and Rosalie’s story arrives January 13th, 2026!
November 7, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Publishers Weekly read LIKE IN LOVE WITH YOU, and the review is delicious!
Catherine and Rosalie’s story arrives January 13th, 2026!
Catherine and Rosalie’s story arrives January 13th, 2026!
So incredibly excited to announce the Pre-Order Campaign & BOOK TOUR for LIKE IN LOVE WITH YOU!!
If you pre-order from The Ripped Bodice LA, you'll receive a stunning art print by @lenikauffman.bsky.social with your signed & personalized copy !
Come see my in person Jan-March!!
If you pre-order from The Ripped Bodice LA, you'll receive a stunning art print by @lenikauffman.bsky.social with your signed & personalized copy !
Come see my in person Jan-March!!
November 5, 2025 at 5:01 PM
So incredibly excited to announce the Pre-Order Campaign & BOOK TOUR for LIKE IN LOVE WITH YOU!!
If you pre-order from The Ripped Bodice LA, you'll receive a stunning art print by @lenikauffman.bsky.social with your signed & personalized copy !
Come see my in person Jan-March!!
If you pre-order from The Ripped Bodice LA, you'll receive a stunning art print by @lenikauffman.bsky.social with your signed & personalized copy !
Come see my in person Jan-March!!
Amici italiani! Beth e Gwen sono ora disponibili in italiano!
"Don't Want You Like a Best Friend" is now available in Italian with Giunti! I'm so excited for Italian readers to meet Beth and Gwen! And just look at this gorgeous cover!!
"Don't Want You Like a Best Friend" is now available in Italian with Giunti! I'm so excited for Italian readers to meet Beth and Gwen! And just look at this gorgeous cover!!
September 24, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Amici italiani! Beth e Gwen sono ora disponibili in italiano!
"Don't Want You Like a Best Friend" is now available in Italian with Giunti! I'm so excited for Italian readers to meet Beth and Gwen! And just look at this gorgeous cover!!
"Don't Want You Like a Best Friend" is now available in Italian with Giunti! I'm so excited for Italian readers to meet Beth and Gwen! And just look at this gorgeous cover!!
Apparently it’s that time of fall! LIKE IN LOVE WITH YOU is available for preorder at Barnes & Noble for their 25% off Pre Order sale, OR you can get it at your favorite local indie!
There's nothing cozier than chaotic debutantes scheming for a happily ever after around mom drama!
There's nothing cozier than chaotic debutantes scheming for a happily ever after around mom drama!
September 3, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Apparently it’s that time of fall! LIKE IN LOVE WITH YOU is available for preorder at Barnes & Noble for their 25% off Pre Order sale, OR you can get it at your favorite local indie!
There's nothing cozier than chaotic debutantes scheming for a happily ever after around mom drama!
There's nothing cozier than chaotic debutantes scheming for a happily ever after around mom drama!
Happy Sapphic September! We're giving away 100 Print ARCs of LIKE IN LOVE WITH YOU over on Goodreads!
Entries open September 1st - September 10th. US only (Sorry!).
www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
Entries open September 1st - September 10th. US only (Sorry!).
www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
September 1, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Happy Sapphic September! We're giving away 100 Print ARCs of LIKE IN LOVE WITH YOU over on Goodreads!
Entries open September 1st - September 10th. US only (Sorry!).
www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
Entries open September 1st - September 10th. US only (Sorry!).
www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
Bobby and James have been on shelves for one whole year today with @avonbooks.bsky.social!
I don't know where the time went, but I know it included so, SO much joy sharing their story with all of you!!
I don't know where the time went, but I know it included so, SO much joy sharing their story with all of you!!
August 27, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Bobby and James have been on shelves for one whole year today with @avonbooks.bsky.social!
I don't know where the time went, but I know it included so, SO much joy sharing their story with all of you!!
I don't know where the time went, but I know it included so, SO much joy sharing their story with all of you!!
I was in Ithaca, NY for a wedding, and paid a visit to the Barnes & Noble where I finished my first (truly awful) novel in college. To my surprise, they had DON’T WANT YOU LIKE A BEST FRIEND out on the Pride table! Even got a photo at the very work table where I finished that first novel!
August 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
I was in Ithaca, NY for a wedding, and paid a visit to the Barnes & Noble where I finished my first (truly awful) novel in college. To my surprise, they had DON’T WANT YOU LIKE A BEST FRIEND out on the Pride table! Even got a photo at the very work table where I finished that first novel!
LIKE IN LOVE WITH YOU is available for preorder at B&N for their 25% off Preorder sale OR you can get it at your local indie!
A standalone sapphic rivals-to-lovers Regency Romance, which begs the question: what if Cady and Regina from MEAN GIRLS just kissed?
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/like-in-lo...
A standalone sapphic rivals-to-lovers Regency Romance, which begs the question: what if Cady and Regina from MEAN GIRLS just kissed?
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/like-in-lo...
July 8, 2025 at 4:03 PM
LIKE IN LOVE WITH YOU is available for preorder at B&N for their 25% off Preorder sale OR you can get it at your local indie!
A standalone sapphic rivals-to-lovers Regency Romance, which begs the question: what if Cady and Regina from MEAN GIRLS just kissed?
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/like-in-lo...
A standalone sapphic rivals-to-lovers Regency Romance, which begs the question: what if Cady and Regina from MEAN GIRLS just kissed?
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/like-in-lo...
Catherine & Rosalie are officially available for request on Edelweiss+ & NetGalley!
MEAN GIRLS meets NORTHANGER ABBEY in this sapphic, standalone, rivals-to-lovers Regency Romance which begs the question: What if Cady and Regina just...kissed?
Coming 1/13/2026 with @avonbooks.bsky.social.
MEAN GIRLS meets NORTHANGER ABBEY in this sapphic, standalone, rivals-to-lovers Regency Romance which begs the question: What if Cady and Regina just...kissed?
Coming 1/13/2026 with @avonbooks.bsky.social.
June 9, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Catherine & Rosalie are officially available for request on Edelweiss+ & NetGalley!
MEAN GIRLS meets NORTHANGER ABBEY in this sapphic, standalone, rivals-to-lovers Regency Romance which begs the question: What if Cady and Regina just...kissed?
Coming 1/13/2026 with @avonbooks.bsky.social.
MEAN GIRLS meets NORTHANGER ABBEY in this sapphic, standalone, rivals-to-lovers Regency Romance which begs the question: What if Cady and Regina just...kissed?
Coming 1/13/2026 with @avonbooks.bsky.social.
Happy Pride from Beth, Gwen, Bobby, James, Catherine, and Rosalie!
It is such a gift to get to write and share queer love stories and put queer joy out into the world!
It is such a gift to get to write and share queer love stories and put queer joy out into the world!
June 1, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Happy Pride from Beth, Gwen, Bobby, James, Catherine, and Rosalie!
It is such a gift to get to write and share queer love stories and put queer joy out into the world!
It is such a gift to get to write and share queer love stories and put queer joy out into the world!
Here's a little bit more about LIKE IN LOVE WITH YOU, coming January 13th, 2026 with @avonbooks.bsky.social!
MEAN GIRLS meets NORTHANGER ABBEY in this sapphic, standalone, Regency Romance which begs the question: What if Cady and Regina just...kissed?
linktr.ee/ERAlban
MEAN GIRLS meets NORTHANGER ABBEY in this sapphic, standalone, Regency Romance which begs the question: What if Cady and Regina just...kissed?
linktr.ee/ERAlban
April 28, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Here's a little bit more about LIKE IN LOVE WITH YOU, coming January 13th, 2026 with @avonbooks.bsky.social!
MEAN GIRLS meets NORTHANGER ABBEY in this sapphic, standalone, Regency Romance which begs the question: What if Cady and Regina just...kissed?
linktr.ee/ERAlban
MEAN GIRLS meets NORTHANGER ABBEY in this sapphic, standalone, Regency Romance which begs the question: What if Cady and Regina just...kissed?
linktr.ee/ERAlban
Celebrating Independent Bookstore Day today @ the LA Times Festival of Books! Come see me at 2pm at the Steamy Lit booth (944) and come out to support all the amazing indie bookstores that supply the festival and celebrate books!
No matter where you are, my books are available at your local indie!
No matter where you are, my books are available at your local indie!
April 26, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Celebrating Independent Bookstore Day today @ the LA Times Festival of Books! Come see me at 2pm at the Steamy Lit booth (944) and come out to support all the amazing indie bookstores that supply the festival and celebrate books!
No matter where you are, my books are available at your local indie!
No matter where you are, my books are available at your local indie!
Obligatory quick B&N Preorder sale reminder!
Rivals-to-Lovers Regency debutantesCatherine and Rosalie making it in just under the wire, and just in time for Independent Bookstore Day tomorrow too!
Who doesn't like being shoved up against a bookcase and snogged within an inch of your life?
Rivals-to-Lovers Regency debutantesCatherine and Rosalie making it in just under the wire, and just in time for Independent Bookstore Day tomorrow too!
Who doesn't like being shoved up against a bookcase and snogged within an inch of your life?
April 25, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Obligatory quick B&N Preorder sale reminder!
Rivals-to-Lovers Regency debutantesCatherine and Rosalie making it in just under the wire, and just in time for Independent Bookstore Day tomorrow too!
Who doesn't like being shoved up against a bookcase and snogged within an inch of your life?
Rivals-to-Lovers Regency debutantesCatherine and Rosalie making it in just under the wire, and just in time for Independent Bookstore Day tomorrow too!
Who doesn't like being shoved up against a bookcase and snogged within an inch of your life?
I am so excited to announce my next book, LIKE IN LOVE WITH YOU, coming January 13th, 2026 w/ @avonbooks.bsky.social
A standalone, sapphic, rivals-to-lovers Regency Romance, which begs the question: what if Cady and Regina from MEAN GIRLS just kissed?
Cover by @lenikauffman.bsky.social!
A standalone, sapphic, rivals-to-lovers Regency Romance, which begs the question: what if Cady and Regina from MEAN GIRLS just kissed?
Cover by @lenikauffman.bsky.social!
April 25, 2025 at 1:04 PM
I am so excited to announce my next book, LIKE IN LOVE WITH YOU, coming January 13th, 2026 w/ @avonbooks.bsky.social
A standalone, sapphic, rivals-to-lovers Regency Romance, which begs the question: what if Cady and Regina from MEAN GIRLS just kissed?
Cover by @lenikauffman.bsky.social!
A standalone, sapphic, rivals-to-lovers Regency Romance, which begs the question: what if Cady and Regina from MEAN GIRLS just kissed?
Cover by @lenikauffman.bsky.social!
So, I'm just saying, I think...I think you should check back here tomorrow. I think there's gonna be an announcement of the sapphic sort with @avonbooks.bsky.social...
April 24, 2025 at 4:14 PM
So, I'm just saying, I think...I think you should check back here tomorrow. I think there's gonna be an announcement of the sapphic sort with @avonbooks.bsky.social...
I'm so excited to be signing books at the Steamy Lit Booth next weekend at the LA Times Festival of Books! Come by and get a book signed, say hi, and celebrate some Romance with us!
2pm Saturday April 26th, Book 944!
2pm Saturday April 26th, Book 944!
April 18, 2025 at 6:57 PM
I'm so excited to be signing books at the Steamy Lit Booth next weekend at the LA Times Festival of Books! Come by and get a book signed, say hi, and celebrate some Romance with us!
2pm Saturday April 26th, Book 944!
2pm Saturday April 26th, Book 944!
I had such an amazing time at @apollycon.bsky.social 2025! I got to meet so many new readers, connect with author friends new and old, and meet fantastic assistants, staff, booksellers and volunteers. I never take enough pictures, and my voice is toast, but the memories remain and I’m still elated!
April 14, 2025 at 4:43 PM
I had such an amazing time at @apollycon.bsky.social 2025! I got to meet so many new readers, connect with author friends new and old, and meet fantastic assistants, staff, booksellers and volunteers. I never take enough pictures, and my voice is toast, but the memories remain and I’m still elated!
So so excited for Apollycon 2025 this week! If you're attending, here's where I'll be:
April 7, 2025 at 4:57 PM
So so excited for Apollycon 2025 this week! If you're attending, here's where I'll be:
Finished draft 1 of a thing. It's been a great week.
April 4, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Finished draft 1 of a thing. It's been a great week.
This week I’m featured on the latest episode of The SSR Podcast talking about what it was like to read FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON as an adult! It was such a fun, interesting, thoughtful conversation! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e... (or wherever you get your podcasts!)
February 19, 2025 at 10:37 PM
This week I’m featured on the latest episode of The SSR Podcast talking about what it was like to read FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON as an adult! It was such a fun, interesting, thoughtful conversation! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e... (or wherever you get your podcasts!)
Are you going to Love Y'All Romance Book Fest this weekend? I can’t wait to see you there!!
Here’s all the places you can find me! So excited to celebrate with everyone!!
Here’s all the places you can find me! So excited to celebrate with everyone!!
February 10, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Are you going to Love Y'All Romance Book Fest this weekend? I can’t wait to see you there!!
Here’s all the places you can find me! So excited to celebrate with everyone!!
Here’s all the places you can find me! So excited to celebrate with everyone!!
French readers! I'm so excited to announce that DON'T WANT YOU LIKE A BEST FRIEND is now available in French through Harlequin Victoria as LA VALSE DES COEURS in ebook and pocket book!
Je suis ravie que Beth et Gwen soient en rayon en France! Un rêve devenu réalité! www.harlequin.fr/livre/18044/...
Je suis ravie que Beth et Gwen soient en rayon en France! Un rêve devenu réalité! www.harlequin.fr/livre/18044/...
February 3, 2025 at 8:16 AM
French readers! I'm so excited to announce that DON'T WANT YOU LIKE A BEST FRIEND is now available in French through Harlequin Victoria as LA VALSE DES COEURS in ebook and pocket book!
Je suis ravie que Beth et Gwen soient en rayon en France! Un rêve devenu réalité! www.harlequin.fr/livre/18044/...
Je suis ravie que Beth et Gwen soient en rayon en France! Un rêve devenu réalité! www.harlequin.fr/livre/18044/...
"You're so funny!"
Thanks, I'm head over heels for this guy I liked at university, but every time I open my mouth I accidentally insult him, so he hates me, but our cousins keep forcing us together. And, I have to be a viscount and sit in Parliament, and I have absolutely no idea what I'm doing...
Thanks, I'm head over heels for this guy I liked at university, but every time I open my mouth I accidentally insult him, so he hates me, but our cousins keep forcing us together. And, I have to be a viscount and sit in Parliament, and I have absolutely no idea what I'm doing...
January 30, 2025 at 12:30 AM
"You're so funny!"
Thanks, I'm head over heels for this guy I liked at university, but every time I open my mouth I accidentally insult him, so he hates me, but our cousins keep forcing us together. And, I have to be a viscount and sit in Parliament, and I have absolutely no idea what I'm doing...
Thanks, I'm head over heels for this guy I liked at university, but every time I open my mouth I accidentally insult him, so he hates me, but our cousins keep forcing us together. And, I have to be a viscount and sit in Parliament, and I have absolutely no idea what I'm doing...
This Friday!! I’m so excited to celebrate @sonorareyes.bsky.social's fantastic THE BROPOSAL at The Ripped Bodice!! If you’re in the SoCal area, come join us at 7pm this Friday 1/31! And if you’re not in SoCal, and you haven’t already, what are you waiting for, go pick up THE BROPOSAL!
January 27, 2025 at 8:53 PM
This Friday!! I’m so excited to celebrate @sonorareyes.bsky.social's fantastic THE BROPOSAL at The Ripped Bodice!! If you’re in the SoCal area, come join us at 7pm this Friday 1/31! And if you’re not in SoCal, and you haven’t already, what are you waiting for, go pick up THE BROPOSAL!