Embla Books secures two romcoms from Bowdler

Embla Books, the digital-first imprint of Bonnier Books UK, has secured two “laugh-out-loud” romantic comedies from Rachel Bowdler. 

Hannah Smith,  editorial director, acquired world English language rights from Clare Coombes at the Liverpool Literary Agency. The first book, Honeymoon for One, is set to be published in e-book and audio in November 2022. The second, as yet untitled book, will be published in spring 2023. 

Honeymoon for One has been described by the publisher as “Sophie Kinsella meets Lindsey Kelk”, following characters Robin and Neve on a queer, snow-filled romance set in the Canadian mountains. Bowdler said she was "absolutely over the moon that Honeymoon for One, my first completed novel ever, has found such a wonderful, welcoming home with Embla". She added: "This has been a dream of mine since I was a teen and fulfilling it has been an unexpected but amazing whirlwind."

Smith said: "From the moment I escaped to Canada with Robin and Neve, I was hooked - from the snowy setting to the sizzling chemistry, I couldn't wait to see what happened. It's incredibly important that we publish fiction that is representative of the world around us, and with this story, Rachel has created a rom com with two incredibly vibrant, strong women at its heart which readers are going to fall in love with. This story is the perfect festive treat."