Riley C. Smith

Riley C. Smith is a millennial multigenre indie author of dark romance, monster/paranormal romance, and horror erotica. When she’s not crafting twisted storylines and imperfect characters, Riley enjoys traveling, experimenting in the kitchen, spoiling her beloved fur baby, and getting lost in a good book.
To learn more, visit Riley’s website and don’t forget to follow her socials for new releases, sneak peeks, character art, and giveaways—everywhere @riley_c_smith

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