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Jess

Senior Editor

Jess Leonie is an editor with a passion for emotionally resonant, character-driven storytelling. She works closely with authors to help shape heartfelt and immersive narratives while preserving each writer’s unique voice. In addition to her work with Olive Press, Jess also works with Evernight Publishing and Evernight Teen Publishing. She is particularly drawn to romance and character-driven fiction, including paranormal romance, historical romance/fiction, contemporary romance, and women’s fiction. As a Chinese American editor, Jess also serves as a sensitivity reader for Chinese representation, supporting authentic and respectful portrayals in fiction. 

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Jess is always excited to see submissions featuring:

  • Friends to lovers

  • Small town romance setting

  • Second chance romance

  • Forced proximity

  • Grumpy x Sunshine

  • Forbidden Romance

  • Healing after trauma/heartbreak

  • Found family

  • Single Parent

  • Slow Burn Romance

Some of Jess's favorite authors include:

  • Sadie Kincaid

  • Kristin Hannah

  • Elsie Silver

  • Lyla Sage

  • Morgan B. Lee

  • Christina Lauren

  • Emily Henry

  • Ali Hazelwood

Jess's Manuscript Wishlist

Jess’s Recent Acquisitions

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