Which came first: Polyamory or Monogamy?

May 24, 2025 lizellyn Uncategorized #loveislove, #LoveWithoutLimits, #nonmonogamy, #polyamorousromance, #polyamory

As polyamory becomes more visible in modern society, I found myself wonder: Which came first, polyamory or monogamy?

It turns out that polyamory actually predates monogamy, rooted in early human lifestyles and survival needs.

My next question: Is polyamory making a comeback to meet some modern societal need? It’s clearly not the only factor, but it might be part of the reason we’re seeing more people explore non-monogamous relationships today.

Curious to hear your thoughts: Are we evolving back toward something older, or creating something new?

Polyamory IS NOT Polygamy

May 10, 2025 lizellyn Romance #loveislove, #polyamorousromance, #polyamory, #polygamy, #PolyLove

What’s the difference between Polyamory and Polygamy?

I was recently asked this question. As I write about loving polyamorous relationships in my novels, I want to be explicitly clear:

MY NOVELS CONTAIN ONLY LOVING RELATIONSHIPS. THERE IS NO COERCION OR ABUSE. AND THERE IS ALWAYS A HAPPILY EVER AFTER.

Note:
If a polygamous relationship involves consent, honesty, and equal autonomy among all partners, without fraud, abuse, or coercion, it can share many characteristics with polyamory. In such cases, the main difference becomes primarily legal and cultural rather than relational.

ARC – polyamorous novella

May 9, 2025 lizellyn Liz Ellyn Books #contemporaryromance, #forbiddenlove, #loveislove, #mfm, #NetGalley, #Novella, #polyamory, #whychoose

Defending Engagement by Liz Ellyn

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It’s St. Patrick’s Day, and tempers flare at the family celebration. Sasha, Ian, and JD confront the disdain from their family, standing up to save their polyamorous relationship.

Why Choose
Polyamorous Romance
Forbidden Love
Protective Partners
Fighting for love
Unapologetic Love
Big Family Drama
Strong FMC
MFM

Mathematical Example comparing polyamory & monogamy math

May 3, 2025 lizellyn Romance #loveislove, #LoveWithoutLimits, #nonmonogamy, #polyamorousromance, #polyamory

Monogamy – a single equation with a unique solution:

x+1=2 ⇒ x=1

Polyamory – more than one valid solution

∣1+x∣=2. ⇒ x=1 or x=−3

Advance Reader Copies – Why Choose Romance

April 29, 2025 lizellyn Liz Ellyn Books #ArcReaders, #contemporaryromance, #forbiddenlove, #loveislove, #mfm, #NetGalley, #Novella, #polyamory, #whychoose

Their family is opposed to their polyamorous relationship. They’re ready to face their critics and fight for their love.

These characters speak to anyone who’s ever been told to hide.

TROPES: Forbidden Love, Polyamory, Love Against Society’s Expectations, Defying Judgment, Engagement Under Fire, Unapologetic Love, Big Family Drama, Strong Female Lead Who Speaks Up, Scandalous Relationship. They Chose Each Other, Love is Love

Defending Engagement by Liz Ellyn

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Advanced Reader Copies Available – Defending Engagement by Liz Ellyn

April 24, 2025 lizellyn Liz Ellyn Books #contemporaryromance, #forbiddenlove, #loveislove, #mfm, #NetGalley, #Novella, #polyamory, #whychoose

For the Fighters, the Defiant, the Unapologetic
This is your love story

Defending Engagement by Liz Ellyn

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BLURB:
JD, Ian, and Sasha share a love that’s passionate and all-consuming. Behind closed doors, their polyamorous relationship burns with undeniable heat, but beyond their Chicago home, judgment waits to tear them apart.

At the O’Malley family’s annual St. Patrick’s Day party, whispers turn to outright condemnation—immorality, illegality, and taboo desire. JD and Ian fear the scorn will drive Sasha away. They underestimate Sasha’s ability to eviscerate closed-minded arguments and fire to defend what’s hers.

It is time to take a stand and defend their engagement.

Behind the Spice – boundaries over obedience

April 22, 2025 lizellyn Romance #amreading, #amwriting, #authorlife, #Bookaddict, #bookish, #LizEllyn, #loveislove, #polyamorousromance, #polyamory, #romanceauthor, #romancebooks

A conversation about boundaries is always healthier than a blind expectation to obey

Behind the spice – disclosing polyamory

April 18, 2025 lizellyn Bookish #amreading, #amwriting, #authorlife, #Bookaddict, #bookish, #LizEllyn, #loveislove, #polyamorousromance, #polyamory, #romanceauthor, #romancebooks

I aim to write polyamorous books with authenticity. I’m looking to explore different ways people identify themselves as poly to others. (Without using an app that allows one to check a box.)