Ines Ayala

Romance Author

Upcoming Release

To Be Honest
(June 2, 2027)

To Be Honest is an upper YA contemporary romance: a slow-burn love triangle that follows 18-year-old Lucia from her best friend Leo to a gap year in Europe. Coming June 2, 2027, from Ceiba Press.

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Ines can write one hell of a story. One of the best young adult contemporaries I've read.

Angela Montoya, award-winning YA romance author of Carnival Fantástico

Praise & Reviews

A sweet, coming-of-age romance about first love, summoning creative strength, and the people who love us in spite of our mistakes. To Be Honest will sweep readers on a European summer tour, and a journey of self-discovery and finding the courage to live your truth.

Mayra Cuevas, award-winning author of Does My Body Offend You?

This book is the friends to lovers of my heart. It will absolutely go on my favorite books shelf. I read the whole thing with butterflies in my stomach and my throat and in my heart, wondering how Luce was going to make it work! Ines Ayala keeps you turning the page and praying for the Happily Ever After that Lucia DESERVES.

Kristin Dwyer, YA author of Some Mistakes Were Made and In Time with You

About Ines Ayala

Ines Ayala is a Salvadoran and Puerto Rican author from Long Island who writes romance. Her debut novel, To Be Honest, is an upper YA love triangle. She's also a self-proclaimed comma abuser and quirky earring connoisseur.