Joffe Books appoints Becky Slorach as the new head of its romance imprint, Choc Lit

Joffe Books has appointed Becky Slorach as the new head of its romance imprint Choc Lit, to take over Emma Grundy Haigh’s role from 14th June, reporting to publishing director Kate Lyall Grant.

Since joining the company in September 2023, Slorach has published authors including Christopher C Tubbs, Kate Braithwaite, Ian Morson and M J Trow. Previously at Mills & Boon, she has edited books by the Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, and celebrity authors Georgia Toffolo, Amber Rose Gill and Melanie Hamrick. She has also won the Romantic Novelist Association Inclusion Award.

“We welcome the immensely experienced Becky Slorach as our new head of Choc Lit,” said Jasper Joffe, c.e.o. of Joffe Books. “She brings vast knowledge of the romance market from her time at Mills & Boon, wonderful commitment to her authors, and she will continue Emma’s amazing work on the list with the brilliant team we have in place. As we grow and develop, I am very proud to see Joffe people continuing their progress both outside and inside the company, bringing our relentless focus on publishing the best books and reaching the most readers.”

Slorach added: “I am delighted with this fantastic new opportunity from Jasper. The Choc Lit team at Joffe Books are passionate and creative, and we work with wonderful authors, publishing romance. I am thrilled to be able to continue to develop this as Head of Choc Lit, and I am looking forward to taking our romance list to its next stage, bringing more romance to more readers.”