Welcome to the home of Eve Upshall

I’m an independent author of romantic comedies that sparkle with wit and go down dangerously smooth. I write stories for everyone, but if you’ve ever flirted with disaster, fallen in love at the worst possible time or accidentally texted the wrong person, you have come to the right place.

KatZenJaMMer

Fake-dating and British romcom blend in this hilarious and steamy debut novel. A must-read for summer 2025 from new indie author Eve Upshall.

Kat James has synaesthesia: she sees people as cocktails, each with tantalising flavours, aromas, and unpredictable strength. When one sip turns into a full-blown cocktail catastrophe, she’s left nursing a hangover of epic proportions, complete with a drunken blackout, the nagging regret of whatever it is she can’t remember, and Sid, the brooding artist who’s far too tempting for his own good.

The fake dating was supposed to be simple, just a carefully mixed arrangement, a harmless way to earn money. All the benefits of a relationship without the heartache. But when Sid keeps showing up in her life, shifting from smooth and sweet to dangerously intoxicating, Kat starts to wonder if she’s in over her head – and if she’s about to break the one rule she swore was non-negotiable.

Kat’s always believed a well-crafted drink can fix anything. Unfortunately, this one comes with consequences that should come with a warning label: muddled instincts, ex-girlfriend drama, and a man whose flavour keeps shifting just when she thinks she’s figured him out. Proceed with caution, this mix is stronger than it looks.

Introducing the KatZenJaMMer: A romance comedy cocktail read of fake-dating, tangled emotions and the kind of chemistry you can’t ignore – best enjoyed with a twist, a splash of chaos and absolutely no regrets. Perfect for fans of Christina Lauren, Ali Hazelwood and Beth O’Leary.

“A swaggering, romp through fake dating, scandal, and survival. Katzenjammer is a sharp-witted cocktail—equal parts chaos, charm, and reinvention. I loved every messy minute.”

– DJ Webster, Author. Life, Love and Cheese Toasties