BIO: You may be asking yourself, “Self, why is a winery hosting a smutty book fair?” And to that, I say: because in addition to all things wine, I am obsessed with all things romance (as well as all things Dramione, but we can save that for another bookish event). I’m a big believer in supporting local, so why not bring that same energy to our (spicy) book community? I am so incredibly honored and excited to have so many talented Maryland romance authors and bookish vendors come to our winery and bring joy (and spice) to our Southern Maryland community! So let us henceforth celebrate September 13 as a day dedicated to all things smut! Huzzah!

Cheers,

Erin, owner and the E in Xella Winery :)

WEBSITE: you’re already here :-P

FAVE GENRES: Romantasy/Fantasy, Paranormal, Dark Romance, but I do like a good Hockey Romance Palette Cleanser

FAVE TROPES: Enemies to Lovers, Forced Proximity, Only One Bed with Illyrian Wings taking up most of the bed, Touch Her and Die, Fated Mates

SPICE LEVEL: Give me all the 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

FAVE BOOKS: ACOTAR, Made Series by Danielle Lori, Immortals After Dark series by Kresley Cole

If you could give SmutFest readers ONE reason to stop at your winery, what would it be? Hmm come for the smut, stay for the wine and the vineyard views!