L Eveland/Pepper Oakley

@leveland.bsky.social

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Author of MM romance. I write morally gray and possessive heroes as L Eveland and lighter paranormal romance as Pepper Oakley. Anxious bean. Mental health advocate. Proud queer Appalachian. They/Them. 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 18+

Book cover for 'Playing with Fire' by L Eveland, showing a handsome young man with dark hair in a leather jacket against a fiery orange background. The cover is surrounded by smoke effects and trope labels including 'Best Friends to Lovers,' 'Virgin MC,' 'D/S and BDSM,' 'Wax and Fire Play' on the left side, and 'Forced Proximity,' 'Found Family,' 'Hurt/Comfort,' and 'Vigilante Justice' on the right side. The book is labeled as 'Wayward Sons #6'.
A shirtless man with tousled dark hair and a large tribal-style tattoo on his shoulder stares confidently at the camera. Bold, colorful text reads: "He psychoanalyzed my dick and I f*cking loved it." The quote appears in stylized fonts with bright yellow, pink, and neon green splashes. At the bottom, red text reads "RUTHLESS" and white text reads "Read on patreon.com/levelandauthor."
A close-up of a shirtless, muscular man with teal-blue lighting highlighting his chest and arm. He holds a vape pen in one hand. Flames and smoke curl around him in the background. Bold, gritty text overlays the image: "I’d give him the world if he asked for it. Or burn it all down. Whichever he prefers." In the lower left corner, the book title and author are displayed: "Playing with Fire" by L Eveland.
An update graphic for the book Hero Worship by L. Eveland. The left side features the book cover, which shows a person with dark hair, wearing a fur coat and jewelry, against a pink and red background. The right side contains white text on a black background explaining that the wrong file was uploaded to Amazon, the book has been temporarily removed, and buyers can email proof of purchase to receive the corrected version. The author apologizes for the issue and notes they may not respond to DMs while working.
An image of the top 10 books in the Vigilante Justice category on Amazon featuring Hero Worship at #3 alongside other popular booktok books in the same category.
A screenshot of an Amazon sales page for the ebook of Hero Worship by L Eveland featuring an orange banner that reads: #1 new release in Vigilante Justice
New release promotional graphic for the book Hero Worship by L. Eveland. The image features a digital tablet displaying the book cover, which depicts a stylish person in a fur coat, pearl accessories, and bold makeup against a dark background. The promotional text reads: "Ash has to pose as my husband. It’s the perfect opportunity for us to get close and cozy... as long as we survive. One thing is for certain. By the end of this mission, Ash will be mine." The background of the image is pink and purple with a faint Eiffel Tower silhouette. "NEW RELEASE" is written in large metallic letters at the top. The Kindle Unlimited and Amazon logos are displayed at the bottom, indicating the book’s availability on Amazon Kindle Unlimited.
A promotional graphic for a mini fiction titled Feeding the Garden by L Eveland. The left side features the book cover, which has an orange, textured background. The title is in bold white text, with "Feeding" stacked above "The Garden." Above the title, there are four objects: three human teeth and a cluster of oyster mushrooms. Below the title, the author's name is displayed in smaller white text. The right side of the graphic has a green textured background with text in white and yellow. The headline reads "NOW AVAILABLE" in bold, capitalized letters. The description introduces the story, mentioning characters River and Theo, a mycologist vigilante, a German Shepherd puppy, and "creative gardening solutions." The last section of text states that the mini fic is available for "Working out the Kinks+" tier subscribers on Patreon and Ream. At the bottom of the graphic, there is an image of small pinkish mushrooms growing on a mossy surface, adding a natural, eerie aesthetic to the design.
White text on a black background that says: As You #Like & #Share It by Pepper Oakley
My heart pounded in my ears. I was acutely aware of Sacha going still next to me, not even breathing. I licked my lips. "This is America, the land of opportunity, is it not? What is opportunity without a few devils?" He smirked and ran the barrel of the gun down my neck. The metal was cold against my skin, but his eyes burned hot. "I could be your devil, zaychik. What do you say?"
An e-reader displaying the cover of Hero Worship by L Eveland is centered in the image. The book cover features a person with short dark hair, wearing a pink faux fur coat and pearl accessories, against a moody pink and purple background. Bold metallic text reads "Hero Worship" with "Wayward Sons #6" above it. The background of the image has diagonal light blue stripes. At the top, red text reads, "If you pre-ordered Hero Worship direct from me, check your inbox!" Below the e-reader, large red text says, "You Got Mail." To the right, a red mailbox with heart decorations and a raised flag is shown, symbolizing delivered messages.
A digital promotional graphic for The Renegade Mage by L. Eveland. The book cover features two men in dramatic poses, one wielding a glowing sword and the other casting magic. The background blends warm golden light with deep blues and purples, evoking a mystical atmosphere. The text "Available Now" is prominently displayed at the top, while "ONLY AT LEVELANDROMANCE.COM" is positioned at the bottom. Traditional architectural elements and floating cherry blossom petals frame the image, enhancing its fantasy aesthetic.
Book cover and Amazon listing for Magic in My Bones (Delightfully Dark Arts Book 1) by Pepper Oakley. The cover features a young man with short dark hair wearing a dark blue coat, standing in front of a gothic-style academy with glowing green lights. The title is in elegant gold lettering, and the series name, Delightfully Dark Arts, is written below. The Amazon listing shows a 4.5-star rating from 2 reviews and highlights that the book is the #1 New Release in Transgender Romance. The book's description introduces Ren Wickens, a scholarship student at Blackstone Academy for the Dark Arts, and Professor Dorian Crowe, who is captivated by Ren. The story includes elements of MM romance, necromancy, and gothic fantasy.
A screencap of the Code of the District of Columbia that reads: § 23–582. Arrests without warrant by other persons. (a) A special policeman shall have the same powers as a law enforcement officer to arrest without warrant for offenses committed within premises to which his jurisdiction extends, and may arrest outside the premises on fresh pursuit for offenses committed on the premises. (b) A private person may arrest another — (1) who he has probable cause to believe is committing in his presence — (A) a felony; or (B) an offense enumerated in section 23-581(a)(2); or (2) in aid of a law enforcement officer or special policeman, or other person authorized by law to make an arrest. (c) Any person making an arrest pursuant to this section shall deliver the person arrested to a law enforcement officer without unreasonable delay.
A lazy black and white cat leaning on a printer. A sign in the background notes: please do not feed the sasquatch.
The image is a screenshot of an email draft in Gmail. The subject line reads "WVU’s Cowardice in Discontinuing Gender-Affirming Care." The recipients are lgbtq@mail.wvu.edu and presidentsoffice@mail.wvu.edu. The body of the email expresses disappointment and outrage over West Virginia University (WVU) shutting down its gender-affirming care clinic, stating that this decision was not legally required and will endanger trans and non-binary individuals. The sender urges WVU leadership to reconsider and share the message with decision-makers.
This image features promotional material for the book Magic in My Bones by Pepper Oakley, part of the Delightfully Dark Arts series. It highlights an exclusive early access offer with a special discount using the code "RAINBOWJOY." The cover showcases a dark, mystical theme, with a young man dressed in dark clothing set against a glowing, magical backdrop. The promotional text is vibrant, using rainbow colors for emphasis, adding to the book's inclusive tone. The author's name, L. Eveland, appears as a pseudonym "Pepper Oakley."
This image shows a young individual with striking features, wearing a white, textured, fluffy coat, and looking directly into the camera with an intense expression. The text overlaid on the image reads: "Your refusal to acknowledge my existence doesn't change who I am." Hero Worship L Eveland The design has a bold, confident aesthetic with contrasting fonts and colors, emphasizing individuality and self-acceptance.
This is an image promoting the book Fauning for You by Pepper Oakley. The design features a colorful gold forest background. The book cover is prominently displayed, showing a horned young man in a sweater against the backdrop of a mysterious manor. The text mentions that this is a free prequel story with newsletter sign-up.
This is a promotional image for a book titled "Hero Worship" by L. Eveland, which is part of the "Wayward Sons" series (#6). The image features a dramatic, stylish cover with a person wearing a faux fur coat, jewelry, and bold makeup, set against a dark, moody background. The text announces the book's release date as February 27th.
This image features a promotional graphic for an ARC (Advance Reader Copy) call. The title reads "ARC Readers Wanted" in bold, elegant text. Below it is the cover of the book Magic in My Bones by Pepper Oakley, labeled as "Delightfully Dark Arts Book One." The cover shows a young man in a dark turtleneck and blazer against a mystical backdrop with a gothic-style building and glowing green magical elements swirling around. The background of the promotional image includes a full moon and dark, eerie foliage, adding a moody, magical atmosphere.
Dark promotional image for 'Hardwired' by L Eveland. Features a shirtless man photographed in profile, head tilted back with eyes closed in a vulnerable pose. The image uses dramatic lighting with warm highlights on skin contrasting against a deep blue background with cyberpunk circuit patterns. The quote 'Break me and put me back together until I'm something that can survive loving you' appears in neon pink and glitch-effect text across the image.
A promotional image for a Christmas short story featuring a shirtless man leaning in the top frame, Christmas lights, and the image of a book cover, which is green with a red bow and reads: Christmas Auction. The text reads: Gavin Lockheart is expecting another routine night at the Playground's annual Christmas charity auction. But when a mysterious sub in a silver-trimmed mask wins him with an unprecedented bid, their scene becomes anything but ordinary. The chemistry is explosive, the submission exquisite. Yet beneath the intense power exchange lies a deeper connection--one that's revealed when the mask finally comes off.
Image of a book sitting next to a leaf, a cup of coffee, and a white flower. The Book cover reads: TOO MANY BEDS: A trope-subversive gay romance anthology. Authors include Adelaide Blaike, Amy Campbell, Ashlynn Mills, BL Jones, F.A. Lantern, Jem Zero, Jessica A McMinn, L Eveland, Marie Reynard, and Rebecca Cohen
A teaser graphic featuring the book cover for Too Many Beds: A trope subversive Gay Romance Anthology. The teaser text reads: "If I was going to die, I wanted to do it beside Lee, and I wanted him to know how I felt. I just hadn't worked up the courage to tell him yet. -Killers Like Us by L Eveland"
Book cover featuring a stack of rainbow colored pillows for a book: Too Many Beds. The image reads: Too Many Beds: A trope-subversive Gay romance anthology releasing 10 December 2024.
A book cover for a book "Fauning For You" in shades of green and gold. The other text reads: A Delightfully Dark Arts Prequel by L Eveland.
Image of a skull with pink and blue flowers and white butterflies on a black background with sparkles. Text reads: "I was Ren Wickens, and I was a man. I had always been a man, even when the outside didn't match the person I knew myself to be inside." Magic in My Bones by L Eveland.