MiLFY✍️ | Updates

Distinguished Favorite at the 2025 NYC Big Book Award in Women's Fiction

MiLFY✍️ — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

"The Italian Affair: A Midlife Romance" has been named a Distinguished Favorite at the 2025 NYC Big Book Award in Women's Fiction.

When I wrote about Sabina—a woman in her 50s finding love, purpose, and her true self in Italy—I wondered if anyone would care about a midlife romance. Turns out, you do. And that means everything.

This is the third award for TIA, and I'm quietly (okay, not so quietly) celebrating. Thank you, NYC Big Book Award, for recognizing stories about women who bloom late—and beautifully. 🌸🇮🇹

🥂 Cheers while still glowing! ✨

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Bronze Medal Winner - 2025 Global Book Award in Contemporary Romance🥉

MiLFY✍️ — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

"The Italian Affair: A Midlife Romance" has won Bronze at the 2025 Global Book Awards!

When I started writing romance, I never imagined my stories would be recognized alongside so many talented authors. This award validates the themes closest to my heart—second chances, love at any stage of life, and the courage to begin again.

Thank you to everyone who's believed in Sabina's journey. 💕🇮🇹

Cheers!

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Edinburgh author MiLFY has just been named a Finalist in the 2025 Global Book Awards for her steamy, emotionally rich novel, "The Italian Affair: A Midlife Romance."

MiLFY✍️ — Tue, 5 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Entered in the Contemporary Romance category, the novel is now in the running for Gold, Silver, or Bronze. Winners will be announced at the end of August 2025.

The Global Book Awards celebrate standout indie and small-press titles from around the world. This marks MiLFY’s second major literary recognition. Earlier this year, The Italian Affair also won the 2025 International Firebird Book Award for Best Foodie Romance.

But for the author — whose work explores vulnerability, reinvention, and culinary intimacy — the most meaningful milestone is closer to home: seeing her book stocked locally at Tariq’s Greengrocer in Stockbridge.

“Tariq was the only one who took a chance on me,” MiLFY says. “Before the awards or press — he believed in my debut novel. Now, my book sits front and centre in his shop. That means the world to me.”

A limited number of signed paperback copies are available exclusively at Tariq’s — making the neighbourhood greengrocer not only a local gem, but the sole Edinburgh stockist of this internationally recognised romance.

Set in the lush wine country of Italy, "The Italian Affair" is a lyrical, sensually honest story about love, identity, and second chances — told through the eyes of a woman discovering that romance doesn’t end with youth. It matures with you.

“I fell in love with the food, wine, and people of Italy,” MiLFY shares. “But I also wanted to write the kind of romance no one talks about. When I first read "The Bridges of Madison County," I couldn’t stop wondering: what if Francesca rebelled and jumped into Robert Kincaid’s truck?

This is that continuation... but in Italy.

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/business/edinburgh-author-a-finalist-in-global-book-awards-5255640

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2025 International Firebird Book Award Winner!

MiLFY✍️ — Sun, 20 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Just received word that "The Italian Affair: A Midlife Romance" took home Best Foodie Romance at the Speak Up Talk Radio 2025 International Firebird Book Award Winner! Yes! I'm blushing-feeling like I'll be quietly glowing for the next decade! Cheers!

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✨ New Release: The Italian Affair is Now on Kindle Unlimited! ✨

MiLFY✍️ — Sun, 8 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Escape to Italy with a sultry, second-chance romance that dares to ask:

What if the only way to feel alive again… is to break the rules?

Sabina had it all—on paper.

A powerful husband. A picture-perfect life.

But beneath the glamour? She was starving—for passion, for connection, for permission to choose her own pleasure.

Then came Gianmarco—a younger, magnetic Italian waiter who offers more than just fine wine.

What begins as a flirtation becomes an irresistible affair… and a journey of awakening Sabina never expected.

🍷 Reverse age gap

🔥 Spicy, forbidden romance

🇮🇹 A sensual escape through the vineyards and villas of Italy

💋 Emotional depth, passion, and rediscovery

🖤 For women who choose themselves

Now available FREE on Kindle Unlimited

👉 https://www.amazon.com/Italian-Affair-MiLFY-ebook/dp/B0D8GLPMWB/

This is a love story for grown women—unapologetic, hungry, and real.

If you’re ready to be transported… I’ll meet you there.

Con amore,

MiLFY 💋

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🤭 Caught on my way to the bathroom, 🎥 Watch MiLFY's #FrankfurtBookFair interview!

MiLFY✍️ — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbsE0MpyQ6Y

When you can't hop on a plane to Italy, let #TheItalianAffair be your romantic escape! 🇮🇹❤️

Huge thanks to John Abines at ReadersMagnet.com & the incredible Aiden Smith for capturing the magic in the editing room! ✨

#bookish #romancereaders #authorlife

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"The Italian Affair" Now Available at Brooklyn Public Library

MiLFY✍️ — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000

We're thrilled to announce that "The Italian Affair" has been added to the Brooklyn Public Library's digital collection! https://discover.bklynlibrary.org/item?b=12762732

Readers can now access the novel as an eBook through the library's Overdrive service.

This exciting development makes the story of passion and romance under the Italian sun accessible to over 2.7 million Brooklyn Public Library cardholders. For authors, having their work included in a major public library system represents a significant milestone, and we couldn't be more excited to reach new readers through this platform.

How to Access:
Library patrons can borrow "The Italian Affair" through:
- The Libby app
- Brooklyn Public Library's Overdrive portal
- Library catalog search

We're deeply grateful to the Brooklyn Public Library for adding our novel to their collection and to all the readers who have supported this journey.

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*Have you read "The Italian Affair" through your local library? We'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts in the comments below or reach out on social media.*

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Behind-the-Scenes: Where did your stunning book cover come from?

MiLFY✍️ — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The inspiration for the stunning cover for my novel, The Italian Affair, comes from fabulous photographer, Roland Helerand, who has allowed me to use his eye-catching image entitled, "Here's Your Drink, Sir!"

To find out more about Roland and his work, please visit:

https://www.facebook.com/RhPhotographyPhotoEditing/

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👀 Peek Inside the Flipbook of "The Italian Affair"

MiLFY✍️ — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Take a Sneak Peek inside 🔥🔥🔥 Spicy Chapter 3: Crossing the Line!

https://online.quickdigitalflipbook.com/ebook/milfy/the-italian-affair-a-novel/

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Official "The Italian Affair" Book Trailer

MiLFY✍️ — Sun, 8 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vU9CvKLlWls

Embedded Youtube video removed, see original post to watch.

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Adopted Scot Turns Pandemic Isolation Into Literary Success

MiLFY✍️ — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/community/adopted-scot-turns-pandemic-isolation-into-literary-success-4717843

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