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Emma Castle

Emma Castle has always loved reading but didn’t know she loved romance until she was enduring the trials of law school. She discovered the dark and sexy world of romance novels and since then has never looked back! She loves writing about sexy, alpha male heroes who know just how to seduce women even if they are a bit naughty about it. When Emma’s not writing, she may be obsessing over her favorite show Supernatural where she’s a total Team Dean Winchester kind of girl!
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Samantha de la Porté

Samantha de la Porté is the indie author behind The Ashes of Eyrondale, a romantasy pentalogy that blends fantasy, paranormal romance, and magic realism in a world shaped by the ancient forces of Cosmic, Magic, and Destiny Power. She writes lyrical, intricately layered stories that explore power, identity, and emotional connection. When not writing or building digital marketing strategies, Samantha enjoys painting, travelling, discovering new cuisines, and attending live music events. The Awakening of a Princess is the first book in Samantha's debut slow-burn series.

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Jaymin Eve

Jaymin Eve is the Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestselling author of paranormal romance, urban fantasy, and sci-fi novels filled with epic love stories, great adventures, and plenty of laughs. She lives in Australia with her husband, two beautiful daughters, and a couple of crazy pets. To date, she has sold over three million ebooks, and still can't believe that she gets to create fantasy worlds as a job.

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Tricia Levenseller

Initially from a small town in Oregon, Tricia now lives next to the Rocky Mountains with her bossy dog, Rosy. She received her degree in English Language and editing and is thrilled that she never has to read a textbook again. When she’s not writing or reading, Tricia enjoys putting together jigsaw puzzles, playing volleyball, playing OVERWATCH, and watching shows while eating extra-buttered popcorn.

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Willow Winters

Willow Winters is so happy to be a USA Today, Wall Street Journal and #1 Contemporary Best Selling Author!

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Willow started writing after having her little girl, Evie, December 2015. All during her pregnancy with Evie she continued to read and she only wanted to read romance. She was reading a book a day — sometimes two.

In January 2016 Willow was staying up late with Evie and just thinking of all these stories. They came to her constantly so she finally sat down and just started writing. She always wa

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Saffron A. Kent

Saffron A. Kent is a USA Today Bestselling Author of Contemporary and New Adult romance.

She has an MFA in Creative Writing and she lives in New York City with her nerdy and supportive husband, along with a million and one books.

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Evelyn Montgomery

Born & raised in California, Evelyn Montgomery now resides in Central Kentucky with her husband and three children.

Her love stories include fantasy, paranormal, retellings, contemporary romance, romantic suspense, romantic psychological thrillers and mysteries, rom com, small town romance & more.
One thing to always expect when reading an Evelyn Montgomery book is a plot twist you’d never see coming.

With no plans to stop writing any time soon, her goal is to keep producing a fictional world that isn’t forced, but genuine, heartfelt, and desirable.

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Aurora Ascher

Aurora Ascher is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling fantasy & paranormal romance author. She loves misunderstood monsters, redeemable anti-heroes, and epic happily-ever-afters. A woman of many creative pursuits, Aurora is also a professional musician and visual artist. She currently resides in Montreal with her trusty espresso machine and her endlessly patient husband, whom she sometimes doesn’t see for hours until she emerges from her writing cave like a bear in springtime.

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Cassandra Aston

Award-winning author Cassandra Aston has captivated readers with her Prophecies of Angels and Demons series, available in eBook, print, and audiobook. The series has enthralled audiences worldwide. Her debut novel, Grave Secrets, achieved great success during the 2023 award season, claiming first place in the Pencraft awards and second place in the Outstanding Creator Award for Best Fiction Book of Clash of Champions. Grave Secrets wasn't done there, garnering several other nominations throughout 2023.

Looking forward, Cassandra has several projects in the works including her current WIP - The Deadly Fae Doulogy, which is slated to release in mid to late 2025.

When she isn’t writing, you'll find Cassandra nestled in a cozy mountain cottage,

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Rhiannon Hargadon

There was a willow I loved by a creek; sometimes I slept there. I was never afraid, alone in the dark. There was nothing to fear from water and trees and fairytales.

The real monsters were always people.

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Can we forgive injustice?
Do we accept the fate forced upon us?
Should we fight, no matter the cost?
How do we move on from great loss?
What would you trade to relive one moment?

I write folklore and mythology inspired dark fantasy. Emphasis on dark. I don't shy away from serious issues and emotions: suicide, depression, mental illness, abuse, death, infertility, and assault are all in my books. These are not for pleasure or shock value, but because I want to write about authentic pain and suffering, and how we heal ourselves through the bad th

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Blake Gallows

Blake lives in the Pacific Northwest and while she's not writing or reading she's typically living the lavish life of a domestic goddess. Caring for her energy leeches aka her three children, husband, and two Rottweilers.

Blake loves nature, camping, riding dirt bikes with the family, and all forms of art. She dabbles in photography, watercolor painting, and loves music.

2024 has been a whirlwind of a debut year with three books and a short story being published. What comes next? Blake has plans for 2025, stick around to find out what she is up to.

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Emilia Jae

Emilia is an author of dark, epic, and romantic fantasy stories, and has been in love with disassociating through fantasy realms her entire life. She was born and raised in scenic New England, and when she isn't cuddled up with a good book, or writing her own, you can find her playing with her dog, or being the chaotic human that she is with her loved ones. Emilia is a Pisces and INFJ.

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Ciara Hartford

Ciara (Keara) is a Romantic Fantasy and Romantasy writer of character driven love stories full of magic, heartache, bloody action, flawed characters, and brutal cliffhangers. When she's not writing she's working on illustration and graphic design freelance, as well as reading every fantasy book she can get her hands on. She lives near Cleveland, Ohio with her mad scientist husband and amazingly talented daughter.

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Gretchen Powell Fox

Gretchen Powell Fox spent her childhood in far-off places—figuratively and literally. She grew up with her nose buried in books and her feet on foreign soil. Both, she found, were essential in forming her deep fascination with stories.

Now, she crafts fantastical and futuristic worlds—along with the fiery heroines destined to change them for the better.

Her creative process involves copious amounts of Sour Patch Kids and sleeping fitfully. Her many interests include Taylor Swift, polka dots, reading fantasy novels, and playing the ukulele.

She lives in Northern Virginia with her husband and two wild, wonderful children.

Find her on Instagram at @gretchenwritesbooks.

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Jenny Grimes

Jenny Grimes writes fantasy romance novels that focus on the blurred lines between worlds, the darkness you’ll find in all of them, and the love that resides there too. She creates her characters and spins her stories from her home in the human realm, where she raises her three little book dragons with her husband, and spends a healthy amount of time reading, travelling, and creating art.

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Sarah Lee Wohn

Sarah Lee Wohn has been obsessed with books and all things fantasy since her childhood. Driven by endless curiosity and a vivid imagination, she has traveled the world always in search of adventure. Darkness Births the Stars is the first book in her debut adult fantasy romance series, combining an epic, magical plot with a forbidden romance that will steal your heart.

When not creating captivating fantasy worlds and unforgettable characters, you can find Sarah cooking dishes from around the globe, enjoying the idyllic forests near her home with her husband, and trying in vain to contain her two very own little lords of chaos.

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Amanda Carnahan

Amanda Carnahan is an author of fantasy romance and contemporary romance. She's a small town girl who's always loved getting carried away in stories of love and epic adventures. Amanda thrives on creating stories that help others feel seen, and to feel like they are never alone in this world. When she is not writing, you will more than likely find her reading. When she's not reading, she's snuggling her son and her favorite MC, her husband. She also can be found hanging out with her two fluffy kitties, Whiskers and Shadow. They all enjoy the spending time outdoors, whether it's the sunny beaches or the forests, they enjoy all the beauty that California offers.

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M. S. Quinn

Makayla grew up in a small town near Madison, Wisconsin, devouring fantasy romance series like Twilight, City of Bones, and Vampire Academy. She graduated from college with a degree in art and elementary education, which she enjoyed—but not as much as storytelling. When she isn’t writing, she’s likely reading, spending time with family and friends, wrangling her cats, or exploring new restaurants with her husband.

Her passion for storytelling began in high school with a creative writing class she took just for fun. In college, she attempted her first novel. Though she didn’t finish it then, she discovered how much she loved writing and knew she wanted to make her stories the best they could be. After years of learning and connecting with oth

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Tabitha Slick

Tabitha Slick (aka Tabi Slick) is an enchanting fantasy author who masterfully explores paranormal romance, dark fantasy, mysteries, and the magical world of the fae. Her imaginative storytelling and beautifully crafted characters grip readers from the first page. Within the Transitioned Universe, she has penned numerous books, including the exhilarating Tompkin’s School (A Supernatural Academy) series and the eagerly awaited Beast Hunter from the Fae Romance Realm. With a background in linguistics, Tabitha has a passion for language and literature that drives her captivating narratives. When not writing, she enjoys exploring new destinations, cherishing loved ones, and devouring novels and coffee while learning how to sew clothes from scra

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Simon Lysdahlgaard

Simon Lysdahlgaard (b. 1989) is a Danish researcher and writer based in Esbjerg. For more than five years, he has worked in healthcare research with a focus on radiography, radiology, and artificial intelligence, publishing numerous scientific articles and winning international prizes for his work. While science demands precision and strict formats, Simon’s creative writing opens another side of him—one that thrives on storytelling, humor, and cultural encounters.

He is married to Athina, whom he met across borders, and together they are raising their son, Lukas. Their love story, spanning Denmark, the Philippines, and the Maldives, became the foundation for his memoir Min kone er filippiner (My Wife is a Filipina). In it, Simon blends perso

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Myla Rose

Myla Rose has been fantasy-obsessed for as long as she can remember. Her preteen self even had a life-size Legolas cutout standing guard in her bedroom. Now, she writes whimsical, spicy romantic fantasies filled with strong heroines, morally gray men, and just the right amount of feminist badassery.

Inspired by Gaelic, Norse, and medieval lore, her stories unfold in a world where magic and nature intertwine, creating lush, immersive adventures that make you want to run barefoot through the woods.

When she’s not writing, she’s lost in a book, admiring the moon, or raising two boys to be good humans who believe in equality and magic.
She’s here to bring you page-turning escapism with a touch of ethereal, moonlit vibes. Come get lost in the page

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S. A. Rodgers

S. A. Rodgers explores the human condition through speculative fiction, primarily through contemporary, paranormal, and historical fantasy, or thrilling tales where no one is safe and someone is always lying. Her hopeless romantic side may seep into her work in unexpected ways, as well as her fascination with unreliable, flawed characters that face off with the intricacies of identity, survival, and the toll of desire. When this Michigan native isn’t writing or curled up with hot chocolate and a book, you’ll find her painting, playing chess or basketball, or laughing through quirky sitcoms with her husband.

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Jennifer E. Archer

Jennifer is an author and screenwriter. She writes stories rooted in reality with just a hint of magic because what’s life without a little magic? Her stories are always full of adventure, heartache, and hope.

INTO THE DEEP BLUE, a YA contemporary romance, is her debut novel.

Jennifer won the 2022 Academy Nicholl Fellowships in screenwriting for her screenplay INTO THE DEEP BLUE which she adapted from her novel. You can follow her on Instagram @jennwrites

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