Vermilion acquires Ruby Rare's book on polyamory and open relationships

Vermillion has acquired The ENM Playbook: Exploring Polyamory and Open Relationships with Confidence, from sex and relationship expert Ruby Rare.

Senior editor Anya Hayes acquired world rights on exclusive submission from Nicola Barr at The Bent Agency, for publication in 2024. The ENM Playbook is described as “the handbook for anyone curious about ethical non-monogamy: polyamory and open relationships".

Ruby Rare’s previous book, Sex Ed: A Guide for Adults was published by Bloomsbury. She will be co-presenting Channel 4’s “Sex Rated” with Rylan Clark later this year.

In The ENM Playbook, Rare "presents a modern guide to ethical non-monogamy; a sex positive, joyful approach to love and intimacy beyond the limits of conventional monogamy".

Rare is an ambassador for Brook, the UK-based sexual health charity, the National LGBTQ+ Partnership’s Women’s Health Week, and co-founder of life drawing collective Body Love Sketch Club.

She said: “ENM is a subject very close to my heart. It’s great to see a growing cultural interest in these less conventional relationship styles, and I can’t wait to share my professional insights and personal experiences. Expect a book that’s curious, encouraging and rooted in kindness and community.”

Hayes said: "This book will be essential reading for anyone curious about exploring consensual non-monogamy, and how to navigate multiple relationships with confidence and compassion. Ruby is such a positive and empowering role model for cultivating loving, healthy connection."