Laura Bishop is a USA TODAY bestselling author who writes books about obsessive men, clever women, and the dangerously thin line between love and psychological warfare. A military spouse and full-time wrangler of two wildly energetic boys, Laura lives in Florida, where she survives on caffeine, chaos, and the occasional quiet moment when everyone’s finally asleep—a.k.a. prime stalking-I-mean-writing time. She is the author of Hate Me Take Me and Love Me Stalk Me.

Jo Brenner writes romance that f ?????cks. The bestselling author of Kings of Reina University and a devotee of dark romance for over a decade, Jo loves to write stories with obsessive, possessive, unhinged men and the fearless women they fall for. Her romances are a little bit twisted, a lotta bit spicy—and always have an HEA. When she’s not writing or hanging out with her readers, you can find Jo parked on the couch watching House Hunters International or road tripping around the country—all with her overly dramatic dog, Jackson.

Kate Crew is the author of several spicy street racing and street bike romances. When she’s not writing, she’s playing with the types of cars and motorcycles she writes about.

Penelope Douglas is a New York Times, USA TODAY, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author. She grew up in Dubuque, Iowa, and attended the University of Northern Iowa, studying political science. She then earned a graduate degree in education from Loyola University New Orleans. She has four younger siblings, lives with her husband and daughter in New England, and loves breakfast, gin, and Hannibal Lecter. She does not drink gin for breakfast, but she *might* eat breakfast at Hannibal’s. Her books have been translated into more than twenty languages and include the Fall Away series, the Devil’s Night series, and the stand-alones, Birthday Girl, Credence, Five Brothers, and Midnight Curfew, among others.

Saffron A. Kent is a USA TODAY bestselling author of steamy, new adult romance, including Branded, The Unrequited, and Medicine Man. She has an MFA in creative writing, and she lives in New York City with her nerdy and supportive husband, her daughter, and a million and one books.

Sadie Kincaid Known for her feisty heroines and morally grey, swoon-worthy alphas with filthy mouths—Sadie’s books have sold over four million units and her rapid readership makes up her 150k+ newsletter, 70,000 (and counting!) book reviews, and over 250,000 fans on her author platform. She’s a best of #BookTok, New York Times, and USA TODAY bestselling author.

Santana Knox is a Brazilian-born bestselling author of dark romance and horror, writing stories that tread the line between sane and sin. An immigrant, Kimbandista, and devoted occultist who has lived a thousand lives, Santana embraces her eclectic collection of life experiences as fuel for her chaotic writing material. As a mother and longtime advocate for mental health awareness, Santana draws pride from unifying dark elements alongside impactful, heavy emotions and advises that her books should always be taken with a grain of salt, specifically the kind that keeps demons at bay.

Allie Oleander writes high-heat contemporary and dark(ish) romances with kink exploration and characters ages thirty-five and up. Chase scenes are her favorite, and child-free HEAs make her swoon. If she’s not writing the next book in the Feral Love series, she’s wandering around the Appalachian foothills with her spouse & dogs. See what she's working on now at AllieOleander.me.

USA TODAY and internationally bestselling author, Leigh Rivers is a Scottish biomedical scientist who has ventured into the world of writing dark, morally gray characters with roller-coaster 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.

Cynthia A. Rodriguez is an East Coast girl living in a Midwest world. When she isn’t making her imaginary friends kiss, she’s trying to get better at telling her kids “no,” and diving headfirst into her latest ADHD fixations. She jokes that she has “a little something for everyone,” but with over ten romance titles spanning multiple subgenres, she just might. Find her on her socials (@TheCynRodriguez), berating you for not calling your representatives.

Shain Rose is a USA TODAY bestselling author. Shain writes romance with an edge and loves to deliver an emotional roller-coaster ride or two before we get to the happily ever after. She lives where the weather is constantly changing with a family she hopes will never change. When she isn’t writing, she’s spending the days with her husband, two kids, and a wild golden retriever. Yes, it takes a lot of coffee and candy to keep her sane. On the off chance she’s not writing or spending time with family and friends, she’s calling them to talk. And if no one answers, then she’s reading romance or watching trashy TV. Her other key titles include the Paradise Grover series, Tarnished Empire series, the Hardy Billionaires series, the Stonewood Billionaire Brothers series and the New Reign Mafia Romance Duet series. Shain Rose’s novels have amassed over 300 million page reads.