Sinners & Stardust authors
A.D. Marie
“A.D. Marie writes about all things death, romance of all kinds, and (sometimes) magic. When not daydreaming about the next kinky and morally gray love interest, she is wrangling three dogs in the tundra of the Midwest.”
“Author A.L Maruga grew up in the big city of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, reading romance (Laurell K. Hamilton) and watching Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Spike is one of her first loves. Her love of all things romance and paranormal has stayed with her over the years and now she devours books at an alarming rate! Drinker of gallons of coffee, lover of all things chocolate, and an avid gardener. You can find her wandering around her small town in Southwestern Ontario with her trusty writing assistant and "fur demon" dog' or spending time with her two grown kids and her soul mate. 2022 was her debut as a romance author with her first book, a dark enemy to lovers romance, Reign of the Queen. She writes dark, naughty romance about demanding, possessive and unhinged alpha a-holes and the strong women who bring them to their knees.”
Alaska Angelini/A.A. Dark
"Alaska Angelini is an Amazon Top 100 International Bestselling Author of dark, twisted happily-ever-afters. She currently resides in Michigan but moves at the drop of a dime. Check back in a few months and she's guaranteed to live somewhere new. Obsessive, stalking, mega-alpha heroes/anti-heroes are her thing. If you're looking to connect, feel free to email her at alaska_angelini@yahoo.com or find her on Facebook. WHEN DARK ISN'T ENOUGH... Step into Pitch Black with Alaska's International Bestselling pen, A. A. Dark."
“Alexandria Lee is a top 25 Amazon Best Selling author who writes age gap, forbidden love angst-fests with heroes who are unapologetically in love with the women they're not supposed to have, and of course, SPICE.”
“Writer, Alisha Williams, lives in Alberta, Canada, with her husband and her two headstrong kids, and kitties. When she isn’t writing or creating her own gorgeous graphic content, she loves to read books by her favorite authors. Writing has been a lifelong dream of hers, and this book was made despite the people who prayed for it to fail, but because Alisha is not afraid to go for what she wants, she has proven that dreams do come true.”
"Allie Shante was born and raised in Georgia, but now gets to move around with her military husband and her two fur babies, Barry Allen & Loki. She has always had a love for books and that love has never faltered. At the ripe old age of 13, Allie knew she would write a book and many ideas later, Living Legend started to unravel itself into the book it is today. The unraveling took many many years, by the way.
When she isn't diving into her mind palace, Allie likes to snuggle with the pups, read a good book, feed her online shopping habit and conquer escape rooms with her husband."
Amber Palmer
“Amber Palmer is an American fantasy romance author. She was born in Arizona, but raised in Texas. She is the proud parent of three (evil) cats and one puppy dog. When she isn’t nose deep in a spicy fantasy novel, she’s listening to her bookish Spotify playlists and making notes for her next project! A passionate advocate for mental health, Amber features characters processing various traumas in her work. She is an unapologetic lover of anything spicy, while also making time to game with her husband.”
ANGEL LAWSON & Samantha Laroux
“Angel Lawson is a USA Today and International Bestselling Romance author of dark, angst-filled, trauma fiction like her co-written series, Royals of Forsyth U, with Samantha Rue. She lives with her family in Atlanta and has a lifelong obsession with creating fiction from reality, either with paint or words. On a typical day, you can find her listening to true crime podcasts or binge-watching documentaries about serial killers or cults.”
Anna Lynn Hammar
“Anna Lynn Hammar is a fantasy author based out of Connecticut. She lives there with her black poodle and library of books. When not writing, she spends her time at museums, at the beach, or playing dungeons and dragons with friends. Her trilogy, The Cursed Fates Series, debuted in the spring of 2022. Since then, she has been fueled by new worlds she has yet to show to the world. You can learn more about this series and future ones on her Instagram and TikTok @AuthorAnnaLynnHammar”
Arabella Black
“Writer of dark romance, ranging from dark reverse harem, mafia, age gap to taboo. The 90s and an endless list of power ballads own my heart, but between the pages, I crave toxic book boyfriends and their bratty heroines. Whatever I do, I always ask myself: What can I do to challenge you, my reader?”
Ariella Isabella
“Living with my partner and an array of animals in New Hampshire, I enjoy traveling the world and writing stories that make your heart hurt and question your morals. I was influenced by the rise of Anne Rice, dark southern gothics, and epic fantasies by Carissa Broadbent. I spend far too much of my time reading Dramione fan fiction and thinking of new ways to break hearts.”
Ash Q. Zilba
"Ash Q. Zilba is a rebellious wordsmith who fearlessly ventures into the shadows to craft tales of dark and captivating romance. With a flair for the edgy and a commitment to inclusivity, Ash fearlessly explores the realms of queer relationships, intertwining passion and mystery in their narratives. Living alongside her wife, Ash finds inspiration in the beautiful chaos of their shared existence. Between nurturing their kids and chasing their doodles through life, she weaves her stories into existence, transforming ink and paper into electric connections that pulse through the reader's veins. While the night embraces her tales of forbidden love and unconventional desires, Ash's days are illuminated by the glow of her sarcastic wit and infectious humor. Quick with a clever retort, she dances on the edge of sarcasm, leaving a trail of laughter in her wake. With bubbling water and coffee as her elixirs of choice, Ash's mind thrives on the caffeine-fueled energy that fuels her creative spirit. Balancing the delicate dance between light and shadow, her prose illuminates the darkest corners of the human heart, exploring the depths of longing, desire, and the raw power of love. Prepare to be captivated as Ash Q. Zilba invites you into her mesmerizing world, where darkness and passion intertwine, and the boundaries of love are pushed to their limits. Buckle up, for you are about to embark on a thrilling journey that will leave you breathless and longing for more.”
Aurelia Knight
“Aurelia Knight is a hot mess, doing her best to keep it together most days. Words are the greatest love of her life second only to her husband and sons. If she's not typing away, getting lost in her own world, she's reading and slipping away into the worlds of other writers. A caffeine addict who believes sleep is secondary to the endless promise of "just one more chapter”.”
Avina St. Graves/Zian Schafer
"From an early age, romance author Avina St. Graves spent her days imagining fantasy worlds and dreamy fictional men, which spurred on from her introverted tendencies. In all her day dreaming, there seemed to be a reoccurring theme of morally grey female characters, love interests that belong in prison, and unnecessary trauma and bloodshed.
Much to everyone's misfortune, she now spends her days in a white collar job praying to every god known to man that she might be able to write full time and give the world more red flags to froth over."
B.C. FaJohn
“B.C. FaJohn is a steamy fantasy romance author who writes about all things magic, love, and war. She focuses on strong heroines that go through massive periods of growth in a world that tries to destroy them. In her books, you'll not only find fantastical tropes and slow burn spice, but also themes of mental health awareness, women empowerment, and strong feminine leaders.”
Beka Westrup
“Beka Westrup is a queer genre-hopping author of fantasy and romance. She lives in the PNW with her husband and two children, collecting more books than she’ll ever be able to read and drinking copious amounts of iced coffee.”
Bekah D. Killer
"Book worm, bulldog lover and big dreamer living in the UK.
If you don't find me outside with my dogs, I'm writing or reading my never ending TBR.
Let me pull you into my dark world full of steam, romance and never ending filth."
Bex Dawn/Phoenyx Saint
“Bex Dawn is an Internationally Best Selling author from the middle of nowhere, California. She's a mom of five furry rescues, is obsessed with all things dark romance, why choose, omegaverse, and bearded, alpha-possessive cinnamon rolls with tattoos and fancy equipment. Though she's happily married, she continues to build her harem one book crush at a time. When she's not writing, she's reading, but at all times, she's drinking coffee. Her hope is that the messy, chaotic, real characters she creates can impact even one person in this world, making them feel seen and heard.”
"B.L. is a small-town girl from Lewisburg, Tennessee. She currently lives in South Carolina with her husband, daughter (Radio Personality) and their rescued fur baby. She is also a proud Mom of an Army MP. She is a daytime VAMPIRE and works alongside some very wonderful Doctors and Residents. She is a huge Tennessee Volunteers fan, loves animals, and both dirt track and drag racing. When she's not writing or reading, you can find her on the trails riding her RZR with her family, or at muscle car shows. She is a lover of hard rock and metal music, but also some of the in-between. She loves the 80's cheesy movies along with the 80's HairBands. She loves concerts and traveling (whenever possible). She loves connecting with other authors and voice narrators, but most importantly, she loves getting to know the readers on a personal level. (SHE LOVES THE READERS). The love of writing began in the 4th grade after winning a short story contest, and has continued writing short stories and poems for her family, and friends. After having recurring dreams (and still does) she began writing them down, turning them into a chilling tale leading into the paranormal world, and how dreams can overtake the mind. BUT DREAMS AREN'T REAL. ARE THEY?.”
“Hello! I’m S.J. or Sammie as most know me. I’m originally from a small town just outside Nashville, TN and though I’ll forever consider Los Angeles, CA home sweet home, I currently reside in Raleigh, NC with my schmexy husband, Matt, my two awesome sauce daughters, Madeleine & Margot and two naughty golden retrievers—Flynn Ryder & Sadie. I studied Psychology and Education at Belmont University and was preparing to begin a masters program at UCLA when I discovered photography. Changing gears, I dived head first into building my business as a destination wedding photographer . . . Fast forward ten years later, my successful business came to a halt with the onset of the global pandemic. So, after many years of considering it, I finally took the plunge and attempted to write a book. And as luck would have it, my big sis was in the same boat, so naturally, we decided to do it together. When I’m not writing, you can find me chauffeuring my daughters back and forth from cheer and tumble practices, lounging on my front porch swing reading while trying to make friends with squirrels, drying off my naughty dogs after they’ve jumped in the pool for the tenth time in a single day, or teaching myself to draw. I’m a proud Alpha Gamma Delta. A die hard Swiftie. I love to travel. Anthropologie. Hats & Maxie Dresses. Listening to the rain. Playing Wordle with my hubby and listening to my music way too loud.”
Brieghanna Maye
"Brieghanna Maye is an author who was born and raised in the state of Texas. Growing up she was known for telling fantastical stories and having a very active imagination. In school she favored her english and writing classes and in middle school was voted most likely to become a famous writer. As she got older her passions also expanded into medicine and sciences, which led her to obtaining her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas. After completing her degree she rediscovered her love for literature and dove back into reading. She is a full time travel nurse, exploring the wonders of the United States, but in her spare time she creates cosplays of her favorite characters and makes silly videos for her tiktok. She likes to spend time outdoors hiking and traveling the world when the opportunity arises. After becoming immersed in her reading and watching her fellow booktok friends write and publish their stories she was inspired to tell her own. She is currently working to complete and publish the first book in her debut fantasy series Destiny of Twilight and Stars."
Brittanee Nicole
"Brittanee lives in New England with her husband and two children. Known for her spice and edging readers, each of Brittanee's books will take you on a roller coaster of emotions. Whether its a romcom or romantic thriller, she will keep you guessing until the very last page. The Boston Billionaire series, lead by Whiskey Lies, would be the best place to start if you are a new reader to Brittanee. When she is not writing she enjoys spending time outdoors by the water with her children, reading at the beach or by the pool (or really anywhere), dancing with her friends, singing Karaoke, spinning, bike riding and boating.”
“Writing is not just a passion for me. It is a lifeline to my sanity. I have always loved writing but suffer from severe dyslexia and short-term memory retention issues. I struggled in school while I worked every night on re-training my brain. I was frequently treated like I would never succeed, and I found myself putting my love for writing on a shelf. Even at the age of six, I found it easier to communicate with animals than people, which was a big reason why I was drawn to dressage horseback riding. I remained focused on my passion for riding until I had to step away from the competition world for personal reasons. Today, my desire for writing and storytelling has been rekindled. I have published multiple books and will never let anyone or anything hold me back again. I am a proud romance author who offers my readers morally grey heroes, a ton of spice, epic journeys, and redemption stories. -Follow Your Dreams-”
Brynn Ford
"Brynn Ford is a USA Today Bestselling Author of dark romance for daring readers. She writes emotionally heavy love stories that will twist your soul and shatter your heart before pulling you back together with a hopeful happily-ever-after. Brynn's books are dark, sometimes disturbing, and often overwhelming. But they're always brightened by an insistent, spicy romance that will live rent-free in your head long after you've turned the final page. When Brynn isn't obsessively writing, you may find her binge-watching favorite shows while eating far too much junk food or fanatically reading, always seeking to lose herself in the emotional roller coaster of a damn good story. She's a firm believer that her characters continue to live outside the pages in the minds of her readers. Stories don't end just because there aren't any more pages to turn."
Brynne Weaver
"Brynne is a fan of velociraptors, the Alien movies (well, most of them), red wine, and wild adventures. She can relate nearly anything you say to a line from the movie Hot Fuzz. She has been trying unsuccessfully for years to convince her husband that they should acquire a pet mink to add to their menagerie of animals (what could possibly go wrong with that plan?!). When not busy at her day job or writing, Brynne can be found spending time with her husband and son, or enjoying her other passions which include riding horses, motorcycling, reading, and spending time with family and friends around a bottle of wine.”
C. Hebert
“C. Hebert is an indie author who writes books with dark romance, fantasy, and even psychological thrill. She is also a published poet, designer, and co-owner of a virtual assistant business with her best friend. If she’s not writing or helping other authors and creators, you can find her curled up at home with her cat and a cup of coffee.”
C. Rochelle
“C. Rochelle here! I’m a naughty but sweet, introverted, Aquarius weirdo who believes a sharp sense of humor is the sexiest trait, loves shaking my booty to Prince, and have never met a cheese I didn’t like. Oh, and I write spicy paranormal/monster Why Choose + MM & MFF romance with dark, naughty humor and a #loveislove mentality.”
Carissa Broadbent
“Carissa Broadbent has been concerning teachers and parents with mercilessly grim tales since she was roughly nine years old. Since then, her stories have gotten (slightly) less depressing and (hopefully a lot?) more readable. Today, she writes novels that blend epic fantasy plots with a heaping dose of romance. She lives with her husband, her son, and one perpetually skeptical cat in Rhode Island.”
CC Monroe
"USA Today Bestselling Author, CC Monroe spends her days working and her nights writing spicy romance novels, that will leave you blushing during the steamy scenes and crying when romance gets a little angsty! Living in the snowy state of Utah with her husband and two sons, she enjoys reading, music, movies and the outdoors.
When she isn't writing or working, she is making people laugh with her mad sense of humor and tip of the tongue one liners. Follow CC for updates, new releases and more!"
"Charlotte Mallory loves sharing her passion for Dark Fantasy Romance stories with her readers. What she enjoys most is taking well loved tropes and adding her own take on them. Right now, she greatly enjoys anything with an Alpha male lead, paired with a female lead that can absolutely handle her own! Enemies to Lovers and Touch Her and Unalive are her favorite tropes! In her spare time, she enjoys nature, bonsai trees, coffee, and taking random art classes."
Chloe Everhart
“Chloe Everhart has daydreamed about fantasy worlds and swoonworthy romance for as long as she can remember. When she’s not writing about powerful women and the men who worship them, Chloe is busy raising her two daughters alongside her husband in Houston, Texas.”
Claire Marta
“Claire Marta is a USA Today Bestselling Author who writes addictive, dark, hot stories. A native Brit, she lives in Italy with her daughter and husband. She loves drinking copious amounts of tea and goes walking when brainstorming one of her twisty book plots.”
“CM writes spicy dark paranormal/fantasy romance, often with queer gender characters. She enjoys turning the darkness from past trauma into the written word. CM lives on smutty books and coffee. You can often find her with a giant coffee mug in one hand and a book in the other, while balancing PA work, momming, and adulting. Writing, much like reading, offers CM a much needed escape. When she writes, she steps out of her own mind and into the world of her books; she finds it calming to navigate the problems of her fictional characters than face her own.”
Cori Zahara
“I'm Cori Zahara, a hopeless romantic who finds the darkest stories the most enchanting. I guess the demons inside my MMCs have cast their spells upon me and corrupted me for life. Swoon... they own my heart now, but they share it with my rescue cats, tortoise, and three needy dogs, who interupt my writing with their love of affection and attention in the world not created from my wild imagination.”
"Crea lives in upstate New York with her dog and husband. She has been writing since grade school, when her second grade teacher had her class keep writing journals. She has a habit of creating secondary, and often time tertiary, characters that take over her stories. All of her RH relationships end up being heavily polyamorous - meaning it’s not just all the men for one woman. There’s also some M/M action going on. When she can’t fall asleep at night, she thinks up new scenes for her characters to act out. This, of course, is how most of her meant-to-be-thrown-away characters tend to end up front and center - and utterly swoon-worthy! Don’t ask her how many book boyfriends she has… When not writing, Crea is an avid reader. Her TBR pile is several hundred books high (don’t even look at her kindle wish list or the unread books on her tablet). Sometimes, she enjoys crafting; sometimes, exploring nature; sometimes, traveling. Mostly, she enjoys putting her characters on paper and breathing life into them. Oh, and sleeping. Crea loves to sleep!"
Desirée M. Niccoli
“Romance with a bite. By night, Desirée M. Niccoli writes a blend of vicious romance and cozy horror, featuring monsters, villains, and the supernatural. By day, she is a public relations professional living the nomadic military life with her husband and two cats Pawdry Hepburn and Puma Thurman. Although born and raised in Pittsburgh, Desirée has since lived in coastal Maine (where her spooky heart truly lies) and Maryland.”
D.L. Blade
"Hey readers! I'm D.L. Blade and I love everything paranormal, fantasy, and dark romance with a side a delicious spice. As an author who started off writing young adult books, I decided that bringing the darker elements into my current writing was where my heart really was. Of course, that said goodbye to those fade to black scenes. I grew up in California, studying at the California Healing Arts College and working as a massage therapist for thirteen years and then on to real estate for three. I now live in Colorado, where I write full-time. As someone who had always enjoyed writing, concentrating on poetry and music rather than novels when I was younger, it all changed when I had a dream one night. That dream led to my debut novel in 2018: The Dark Awakening. That was the first book of a completed trilogy, which then led me to write the spicy, adult edition of the same story: Stalked, Taken, and Hunted. Aside from reading and writing, I enjoy hosting parties, going to concerts, wine tasting, and hanging out with my neighborhood besties in our cul-de-sac with a nice cold sangria. In the future, I hope to continue writing exciting novels that will captivate my readers and bring them into the world of twists and turns with all our favorite tropes!"
Dana LeeAnn
“Dana LeeAnn is an author of many genres, which include dark romance, contemporary romance, erotic horror, and romantasy. She lives in northern Colorado with her two kids and husband. In her free time, Dana spends time enjoying the outdoors or finding a new project to dive head first into.”
"I am a super socially awkward weirdo who never wanted her small town to know what thoughts and characters lived in her head. (Spoiler alert, that cat was out of the bag when I stood in front of my classmates sophomore year and read an excerpt of New Moon for a project). I'm a bipolar mom of two who is a professional at disassociating, and building wild fantasies in my head while I do it. I say way too many curse words and start every day with six shots of blonde espresso over ice without fail. Don't worry, I have ADHD too, so the caffeine makes me normal, not crazy eyed. I grew up in a small town who encouraged women to become a nurse or a teacher and, while those are valiant careers full of men and women stronger than I'll ever be, I was quick to say fuck that. When I was pushed to use my degree in creative writing to work at the local newspaper, can you guess what I said then? If your answer was fuck that, you were right. I write adult fantasy/paranormal romance with dark themes (always check the TWs) and characters with as many personalities as me. I live in the USA and my dream home state is Washington, but my husband refuses to move there because he says he's afraid I'll find a coven of vampires and run away with them. He's probably right. So, I'll settle for Alaska where the sun can only touch me for 6 months out of the year and I'll have all the snow my heart could desire."
Drethi Anis
“Drethi Anis lives close to DC with her husband, where she runs her own wedding planning business. When she’s not busy planning a special day, she can be found planning out ways to put her characters through hell. She is all about angst and dark themes in her books, with a side of psychology. Drethi is drawn to flawed and disturbed characters, whom she loves to put through the wringer before she gives them the Happily Ever After that suits their flaws and personalities. She also loves to travel and tries to visit multiple countries per year. You can find her both on Facebook and TikTok. She loves talking with her readers, so don’t be shy. ✒️❤️ Find Drethi online: TikTok: tiktok.com/@authordrethianis Reader Group: http://bit.ly/3j7Ejw7 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/drethi Website ➜ www.drethianis.com”
Elle Beaumont
“Elle Beaumont loves creating dark, vivid and fantastical worlds. She lives in Southeastern Massachusetts with her husband and two children. When not writing or chasing around her children, she enjoys making candles. More than once she has proclaimed that coffee is the lifeblood and it is how she refrains from becoming a zombie.”
Elizabeth Brown
“Elizabeth Brown writes all things paranormal, fantasy, and spicy. She was once told by a reader that they ran out of batteries while reading. So do with that information what you will. Her FMCs kick ass. Her MMCs are alpha to the core and have no problem making sure that those that fuck around find out. While hand necklaces are nice, tail necklaces are better.”
Emily Blackwood
“Emily Blackwood is a fantasy romance author of all things magic and bad boys! She began writing in 2020 with her debut YA fantasy novel, but now has 9 novels published, including the completed Fae of Rewyth series. Emily lives in southern IL with her cat, Mister, and spends her days writing and reading. She recently quit her day job to pursue writing as her full time career, and is excited to start a brand new dark fantasy romance series in 2024!”
Emma Cole
"Emma Cole is a multi-genre romance author covering everything from dark and light contemporary to paranormal and sci-fi. Almost all of her stories are, or will be, from the reverse harem subcategory, and none of them skimp on the heat.”
Emma Hamm
“USAToday Bestselling Author Emma Hamm grew up in a small town surrounded by trees and animals. She writes strong, confident, powerful women who aren't afraid to grow and make mistakes. Her books will always be a little bit feminist, and are geared towards empowering both men and women to be comfortable in their own skin.”
Ember Nicole
"Ember Nicole resides in a small town in Indiana, having moved back into the same semi-haunted house where she grew up. While her husband and two children mean more to her than anything in the world and take up nearly all her days (and nights), weaving disastrously tangled webs of stories for her fictional friends remains her favorite off-mom/wife-duty way to pass the time. She absolutely does not enjoy long walks on the beach because the thought of setting foot near water that can’t be seen through is the most terrifying thing in the world. But coffee that’s more sugar than anything else, a room filled with books, and a decent view of her rock-solid, lumberjack-looking husband are a few of her favorite things. Her books aim for emotional upheaval. They all end with their own version of a happily-ever-after, but the journey to get to that point tends to involve broken people with disturbing pasts making poor choices in the heat of the moment because, more often than not, life is a hilariously messy disaster. If her characters haven’t been dragged through the pits of hell on their way to happiness, they really haven’t earned it. She also has a dog. His name is Murphy and he’s kind of a jerk. Find her on Instagram: @embernicole.author On Facebook: Ember Nicole’s Bad Ashes On TikTok: @embernicole.author Email: EmberNicole.Author@gmail.com”
Emilia Rose
“Emilia Rose is a USA Today bestselling author of steamy romance. She loves writing about dirty-talking bad boys who are obsessed with innocent, and sometimes insecure, virgin heroines. She currently lives in a small town in Connecticut USA with her husband and three playful cats.”
Erin Mainord
“Erin is a lover of all things fantasy and more than a little obsessed with morally gray characters. She holds a degree in Film and Media Studies but has shifted her focus to her one true love: writing novels set in fantastical places with dark, twisty romance. A self-proclaimed iced coffee enthusiast, you can often find Erin writing in local cafes, poorly singing along to the radio in a Starbucks drive-through, or rewatching The Vampire Diaries with a cold brew in tow. An avid traveler, Erin has lived all over the country, but Alaska and the Pacific Northwest has a special place in her heart. The Blood That Binds Us is her debut novel, and she looks forward to writing more stories where the "villain" gets the girl.”
Frankie Diane Mallis
“Frankie Diane Mallis is the author of the best selling romantic fantasy, Drowned Empire series. Her debut novel was Daughter of the Drowned Empire in 2022, She lives in Philadelphia where she is an award-winning university professor. Frankie is also one of the co-hosts of Bothered & Bewildered: A Buffyverse Podcast. When not writing or teaching, she practices yoga, pilates, and belly dance (she was a pro-dancer for over a decade) and she can usually be found baking gluten free desserts.”
"USA Today Bestselling Author, Holly Renee brings readers a pinch of angst, an indulgence of heat, and the perfect amount of heart in every book.
Born and raised in East Tennessee, she is a married mom of two wild children. When she's not writing, you can find her reading, pretending to be a dragon for the hundredth time that day, being disgustingly in love with her husband, or chilling in the middle of the lake with her sunglasses and a float.
Holly is a lover of all things romance, Mexican food and yoga pants."
Jason Pinter/A.L. Brody
“Jason Pinter is the author of numerous acclaimed thrillers with over a million copies sold, and as A.L. Brody is the author of the Monsters & Mating series, including DATING & DISMEMBERMENT. Visit him at www.jasonpinter.com or on TikTok at @JerseyBookGuy.”
Jen Stevens
“Jen Stevens is a bestselling author of wicked, fated romance. She was born and raised in Michigan, where she enjoys the weather of all four seasons in a single day. After obtaining her Bachelor's degree, she quickly realized the corporate world wasn't for her, and instead took on the daunting role as her children's snack maid. Reading has been an obsession for as long as she can remember, while writing has always been an escape. Jen could quote The Office word-for-word and proudly refers to herself as a romance junkie. She could live off anything made of sugar and has recently obtained the title of Lady. Most of all, she loves connecting with readers!”
Jena Doyle
“Jena Doyle writes smut for smut’s sake. No apologies. No shame. And definitely no judgement. When she’s not dreaming up dirty words for wild hearts, she enjoys traveling, binge watching trash TV, and dabbling in tarot or astrology. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English / Creative Writing and has been known to ramble at great length about Shakespeare’s gay agenda. She lives in Western Maryland with her partner and furbaby.”
Jessie Walker
“Jessie Walker is an indie author based out of Scranton, Pennsylvania, where she lives with her long-time partner and fur-spawn. Drawn to all things dark and twisted, nitty and gritty, she likes to pretend she’s not the hopeless romantic at heart that she is. When she’s not drudging away at a keyboard, there’s a very good chance you’ll find her vegged out on her couch, listening to sad ’90s grunge, and dreamin’ up all the ways she can make the voices in her head suffer (just so she could put them back together again). She has a BS in Psychology, and will diagnose you.”
“J.L. Beck is a USA TODAY Best Selling Author. She's written over 100 romance novels and published her first book in 2014. She's also one half of the epic writing duo Beck and Hallman. When she isn't writing you can find her sitting with a cup of coffee, in a comfy chair, with a book in hand. She's a mom, wife, and Starbucks lover.”
K. M. Moronova
“K. M. Moronova is a very dark-minded creature. She primarily writes dark romantasy books that are tragic and sad—often with mentally ill characters. She lives in the forests of Montana and craves adventure solely in her mind. She can be found most days drinking coffee and listening to sad songs as she dries flowers. Once the sun sets she brings out her laptop and writes all her woes away. She also has a knack for drawing an outrageous amount of fan art of her characters.”
“Born and raised in the PNW Katelyn writes spicy romance tropes with a twist. When she isn’t writing toe curling smut or heart wrenching angst, she’s baking, spending time with her two young children or ignoring the ever growing pile of laundry.”
Kate king
“USA Today and International bestselling author Kate King loves sassy heroines, crazy magic, and alpha-hole heroes.
An avid reader and writer from a young age, she has been telling stories her whole life. Ever a fan of the dramatic, she lives in an 18th century church with her husband and two cats, and often writes in cemeteries.
Kate is best known for her Why Choose Romantasy series, Wilde Fae, as well as other Why Choose series’, The Gentlemen and The Blissful Omegaverse.”
“As an USA Today Bestselling Author and award-winning designer, Kat has always been a storyteller. She delights in spinning stories of the sweetest nightmares to delight her readers with her unique twist of dark fantasy, horror, and romance. With ten years in script-writing for performances on both the stage and for tourism, she has always been writing in one form or another.”
Kathy Haan
“With seven why choose romance novels under her belt, Kathy Haan ignites the pages with undeniable heat. From the realms of fae enchantment to the allure of vampires, she leaves no stone unturned in her quest to push boundaries and satisfy her readers' cravings.
She hails from the Midwest, where she lives with just one husband and three children, no matter what her why choose novels might suggest.”
L. Ann
“L. Ann is a steamy romance author, who resides in the picturesque county of Derbyshire in the UK, with her partner, children, and pets. With a writing style that is raw, gritty, and unapologetic, she takes readers on a rollercoaster ride of emotions, from heart-wrenching sadness to uplifting happiness, with each turn of the page. Her books are full of twists and turns that keep readers on the edge of their seats, eager to know what happens next. Her vivid descriptions and attention to detail create a rich and immersive reading experience that is impossible to put down. With her unique voice and ability to tackle tough subjects with grace and sensitivity, her books are known for exploring complex, and occasionally, taboo topics with sensitivity and depth, making them a must-read for anyone who loves a steamy, emotional, and unforgettable love story. Despite the challenging themes that L. Ann explores, her writing is always filled with hope and a belief in the power of love to overcome even the darkest of obstacles. Her characters are complex and multifaceted, with rich and nuanced backstories that make them feel like real people rather than mere figments of the imagination. Whether you're a die-hard romance fan or just looking for a thrilling and emotional read, L. Ann's books are sure to leave you traumatised … uhh, we mean spellbound.”
“Lauren’s stories are often emotionally raw, with lots of twists and turns. She describes her writing as “where light meets dark”, which represents how her witty humor compliments the darkness in every story. Instead of trying to mold her writing to fit in a box, she chooses to be unapologetically herself. Genre is no constraint for her, ranging from new adult, contemporary dark, and even paranormal. And everything in between! The common theme in every book is finding love when you least expect it. She enjoys putting her characters through tribulations, allowing their triumphs to be that much more poignant. She loves to be dark and disturbing! Make sure you have your seatbelts secured. It’s always a bumpy ride. When she’s not working, she’s writing. When she’s not writing, she’s spending time with her husband, her friends, or her pets. You might also find her on a horseback trail ride or sitting beside a waterfall in Upstate New York. She has a pretty normal life, yet her stories are anything but.”
“Leila James has one goal: keeping you up past your bedtime turning the pages of her books. She writes dark, angsty, and swoon-worthy new adult romances with lots of unique characters and plot twists.”
Leigh Rivers
“Leigh Rivers is a Scottish Biomedical Scientist who has ventured into the world of writing dark, morally gray characters with rollercoaster storylines to drive her readers wild.
When she isn't reading, writing on her laptop, or gaming until ridiculous hours, she dances at the pole studio, goes to the gym, and walks her four dogs with her two sons and husband.”
Lexie axelson
“Lexie Axelson is a Hispanic Author from South Texas. She's always had a love for reading and writing. She loves horror and loves to write romance stories. She is a military spouse currently residing on the East Coast. A coffee and bookstore addict. She hopes to bring more book boyfriends to your book shelves.”
Liliana Carlisle
“Liliana Carlisle is a romance author that loves angst, drama, and passion. Her characters are always flawed, but almost always redeemable. Liliana resides in Northern California with her husband, stepchildren, and two emotional cats. When she's not writing she can be found gulping cold brew and playing video games!”
LJ Andrews
“LJ Andrews is a USA Today Bestselling author of fantasy romance. Her bestselling fantasy series, the Broken Kingdoms, has been translated in over 6 languages and has hit the top 20 list in all of Amazon. She could live in dark worlds with brutal romantic heroes all day. When she isn't writing she's keeping her four kids alive, spending time with her hot husband, or enjoying the mountains of Utah. Feel free to contact LJ with thoughts, concerns, book musings at ljandrewsauthor@gmail.com.”
Lucy Smoke/Lucinda Dark
“Lucy Smoke, also known as Lucinda Dark for her fantasy works, has a master’s degree in English and is a self-proclaimed creative chihuahua. She enjoys feeding her wanderlust, cover addiction, as well as her face. When she’s not on a never-ending quest to find the perfect milkshake, she lives and works in the southern United States with her beloved fur-baby, Hiro, and her family and friends.”
luna Mason
“Luna Mason is an Amazon top 50 best selling author of dark, contemporary romance. She lives in the U.K with her husband, son and little rescue dog. If she isn't writing, you'll find her with her head in a spicy book.”
“M Violet is a dark romance author with a flair for the dramatic. She likes whiskey, rainy nights, and writing by the fire. When she's not creating scorching hot villains for you to fall in love with, you can find her eating chocolate and binge watching her favorite shows.”
Marie Maravilla
“I am a latina author from California and I write women who stab people for annoying them because the law won’t let me live out that fantasy. No, but seriously, I like my FMCs as unapologetically morally grey as my MMCs.”
“Melissa K. Roehrich is a new adult, dark fantasy romance author. She is passionate about mental health representation in her characters and reminding her fellow readers that darkness is not always a bad thing. When she's not arguing with the characters in her head and dreaming about dragons, she's homeschooling her three boys with her husband on their rural farm in North Dakota. They share the farm with three dogs, several cats, chickens, and, if Melissa gets her way, soon goats.”
Measha Stone
"Measha Stone is a USA Today bestselling romance author with a deep love for romantic stories, specifically those involving the darker side of romance, all the possessive dominant heroes, and their feisty heroines. If you love a well deserved happily ever after, you will enjoy her books.”
Molly Doyle
“Molly Doyle has been writing since she was in grade school, and has been a published author since she was sixteen. Once she moved her talents to an online platform, her writing took off. She has reached millions of readers across the globe, with many of them crediting her for their mask kink. When she’s not fantasizing about masked men, she’s plotting her next erotic story. You can reach Molly through her social media or at authormollydoyle@gmail.com”
Monica Kayne
“Monica Kayne is a documentary TV producer turned proud romance writer. She writes dark and swoony romance novels with a liberal dose of sass and humor. Her favorite characters to write are OTT possessive bad boys, and the feisty, smart-mouthed heroines they can’t resist. When she’s not dreaming up sexy plots, she can be found searching for the perfect Negroni and her next K-drama fix. She lives with her family in Toronto, Canada.”
"Montana was inspired to write her own stories from an early age and it wasn’t long before her dream became becoming an author one day. Life hasn’t always been kind to Montana, but each of the challenges she has faced she has turned into a positive outcome, and has made her want to achieve her dream that much more. Montana is a lover of all living creatures, except for spiders, and her love for her pets is never ending. She leads an active lifestyle and enjoys many different cuisines, often referring to herself as a garlic bread connoisseur. Montana loves to travel, and has found inspiration while exploring the USA and Canada with her wonderful husband. She has always loved everything Disney and is a pop culture nerd. She attributes her ability to write romance to her husband, Sam, as she’s inspired every day by their fairytale love story. If she can bring about positive change in one persons life with something she has written, she will consider herself a successful author."
MT addams
“MT Addams is a dark romance author who thrives on spicy content that makes people squirm. She doesn’t have a filter and when she tries to censor her thoughts, they come out in facial expressions so beware. In her free time, MT Addams attempts to summon demons, adopt every animal she sees, and pretends to care about the food she puts into her body. Occasionally she’ll attempt something foolish, like run a marathon or jump out of a plane but only because she truly believes in the saying ‘you only live once’. Not one to fit a mold, MT Addams will make you laugh, wonder, or blush while being her truest self.”
NJ Weeks
"N.J. is a life long lover of all things spooky and Halloween which she draws inspiration from in her writing. She wishes she could live in a world where Octobers never end. Sarcasm is her love language and it's a rarity to find her without a coffee in hand or wearing all black. With a BA in English Lit, she decided to put her degree to use and release the stories collecting in her head out into the world. She enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters, getting lost in a good (preferably spicy) book, adding to her tattoo collection, listening to 00s alt. rock and dreaming up future stories to write!"
Naomi Loud
"Naomi Loud is an author of angsty dark romance. While her first love are words; spirituality and magic are the lenses through which she experiences the world and this heavily influences her writing, particularly her debut novel Was I Ever Here which explores the concept of past lives. She lives in Montreal, Canada with her husband and three cats but secretly wishes she could live underwater."
Nicole Waterhouse
"Nicole Waterhouse is a mama to two littles, a wife, taco lover, crime documentary, bravo fan and caffeine addict. Living in Southern Maine, Nicole loves spending all her free time with her family. Being an romance reader enthusiast, with her favorite tropes being YA, Mafia, reverse harem, second chance love, age gap, and more. Nicole loves when the heroine is curvy and plus size as those heroines need their light to shine as well.”
Follow Nicole on her social media pages: https://www.tiktok.com/@author_nicolewaterhouse https://www.instagram.com/author_nicolewaterhouse https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/22511692.Nicole_Waterh"‘
Nikki Castle
"Nikki Castle is a wife and dog mom from Philadelphia who writes spicy love stories about alpha MMA fighters and the women that melt their badass, playboy hearts. She's a full-time romance author during the day and spends her evenings running a Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) gym with her husband, who is also a retired fighter."
Nouha Jullienne & Danielle Sarah
"Nouha Jullienne is the author of the debut dark romance novel The Diávolos: Part One. When she’s not writing the steamiest stories about alpha males and badass women, she can be found spending time with her family and wiener dog, reading smut, and boxing. During the day, she works as a Conference Administrator and is a freelance makeup artist. She has been writing for as long as she can remember. As a political science university graduate, she’s written her fair share of essays and reports. She finally decided to put pen to paper and start her writing journey in 2022."
"Opal Reyne is an Australian Author who has been a fan of the Adult Paranormal Romance genre from the moment she picked up a book of it - and has never looked back. She mainly writes spicy monster romance - featuring her unique skull-headed Duskwalkers!"
P.H. Nix
"P.H. Nix is an up-and coming romance author. She’s a lover of morally gray heroes and kick-ass heroines. When she isn’t dreaming up another story for you to sink your teeth into or lost in the world of her favorite authors, she’s raising her own kick-ass heroine!"
Poppy Jacobson
“Poppy Jacobson writes dark, kinky, reverse harem and poly romances where the heroine never has to choose between her love interests. She lives in Virginia with her husband and kids. When she’s not dreaming up tales of mayhem and smut, she loves hiking, crafting, and making soup.”
Rebecca Hamby
"Hello friends! I’m Rebecca your average girl next store with a love for writing all things dark, twisted, kinky, and of course smutty! I reside in NC with my two kids and husband who loves and supports my darkest desires. I can’t wait to meet you all and bath in the darkness of our dirtiest dreams together. "
Rebecca L. Garcia
Rebecca writes dark fantasy romance, usually with gothic elements and always with morally gray characters. Originally from England, she now lives in Texas with her husband and two sons. She loves anything with enemies to lovers, hate to love, and lots of angst.
A book collector at heart, Rebecca loves creating something beautiful for her readers’ shelves. You can find her special edition boxsets and book boxes on Patreon, Kickstarter, or her website. As well as curating various editions, all her standard hardback editions come with art under the dust jackets and beautiful formatting.
Find out more about Rebecca and check out her books here:
Website: www.rebeccagarciabooks.com
Patreon: www.patreon.com/rebeccagarciabooks
Instagram: www.instagram.com/rebeccalgarciabooks
Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/rebeccasroyalcourt
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rebeccagarciabooks
Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/profile/shadowkissedomnibus
"USA Today bestselling author Regine Abel is a fantasy, paranormal and sci-fi junkie. Anything with a bit of magic, a touch of the unusual, and a lot of romance will have her jumping for joy. She loves writing hot alien warriors meeting no-nonsense, kick-ass heroines. Her novels are steamy, action-packed, and with the twists and turns you never saw coming. Before devoting herself as a full-time writer, Regine had surrendered to her other passions: music and video games! After a decade working as a Sound Engineer in movie dubbing and live concerts, Regine became a professional Game Designer and Creative Director, a career which has led her from her home in Canada to the US and various countries in Europe and Asia."
rose Cedar
"My name is Rose Cedar and I love a good story. I’ve always had a thing for morally gray men, bloodthirsty vampires, hot hockey players, and white chocolate pretzels. When I’m not working my day job as a social worker, drinking way too much hazelnut coffee, spending time with my family, watering my houseplants, or reading into the wee hours of the night, I can be found writing romance with touches of trauma that explore mental health issues and dark elements that my characters endure while they run toward their HEA. I also make a mean meatball."
Sabrina G.
“As a lifelong daydreamer, Sabrina takes her fans on that journey with her along with the characters living there. She hope her fans find their own strength within the pages of her books. Residing with her husband and four kids in Southern Indiana. When she's not writing you can find her reading or hitting the woods to camp and hike.”
Santana Knox
“Santana Knox is the pen name of a Brazilian writer, neuro-divergent creative, follower of Santa Muerte and self acclaimed Witch who emerges from the foulest swamp bogs to bring you even filthier stories. Santana got tired of letting the voices in her head drive her crazy, and decided to write down the stories they were begging to tell instead. A lover of the unusual, and a hopeless romantic when it comes to toxic villains, Santana's books should always be taken with a grain of salt, specifically the kind that keeps demons away.”
Summer O’Toole
“Summer O’Toole is a dark romance author writing fearless heroines and lethal heroes. Her books include the Taken series, dark historical romances, and her best selling series, the Fox Family Crime Syndicate which is known for its unhinged main characters, surprisingly comedic moments, and fierce love stories.”
T.L. Hodel
“T.L Hodel is a Canadian author, poet and artist. Though coming from a difficult childhood she excelled at writing, having her first poetry published in junior high school. When she's not writing she occupies her self with numerous crafts, hobbies and is an avid gamer. She lives in Calgary with her kids and cat, and may have a slight weakness for horror movies. (Okay, that's a lie, she's probably seen them all)”
Willow McQuerry
"Willow is a schizophrenic dark romance author whose mission is to include mental health representation in all of her books. It doesn’t
matter if the mental illness is a big part of the plot or if it’s an added detail, she wants to end stigma one book at a time.
Thanks to her mental illnesses, she is able to come up with alternate realities and create love stories out of them. Writing dark romance has been a form of therapy for her to work through her trauma and the voices in her head.
Willow lives in the Midwest, right in tornado alley. She spends her days taking care of her sassy bird, Flip, while squeezing in writing when her bratty feathered friend isn’t attacking her keyboard."
Yolanda Olson
“Yolanda Olson is a USA Today Bestselling and award-winning author. Born and raised in Bridgeport, CT where she currently resides, she usually spends her time watching her favorite channel, Investigation Discovery. Occasionally, she takes a break to write books and test the limits of her mind. Also an avid horror movie fan, she likes to incorporate dark elements into the majority of her books.”
Zoe Blake
"Zoe Blake is the USA Today Bestselling Author of the romantic suspense sagas The Diamanti Billionaire Dynasty & The Cavalieri Billionaire Legacy inspired by her own heritage as well as her obsession with jewelry, travel, and the salacious gossip of history’s most infamous families.
She delights in writing Dark Romance books filled with overly possessive billionaires, taboo scenes, and unexpected twists. She usually spends her ill-gotten gains on martinis, travels, and red lipstick. Since she can barely boil water, she’s lucky enough to be married to a sexy Chef."
