Romance author writing emotionally rich, high-heat stories about mature characters, complex relationships, and the quiet moments where everything finally becomes honest.

Storytelling is something M. Vixen (she/they) has done since she was old enough to speak. As a child she would retell stories she had heard until she was old enough to create her own. Living in Scotland with the love of her life, her overly active imagination combined with the beauty of Scotland's wild nature now feeds her passion for romantic fantasy and her ongoing Dungeons & Dragons campaign. ​ ​When she is not writing or daydreaming, she can usually be found doing one of her too many hobbies. She loves spending time with her love, prepping her next DnD sessions, painting miniatures, touching moss, reading (although she still has not recovered from Robin Hobb), feeding the local wildlife, or caring for her runt (said with love!) of a snake Jörmungandr, who is practising hard to eat the world one day.

Mijn naam is Cindy, beter bekend als CYDER, en ik ben auteur van meeslepende verhalen waarin magie, emotie en avontuur samenkomen. Met een passie voor storytelling creëer ik werelden die de verbeelding prikkelen en personages die lezers diep raken. Mijn boeken, waaronder de Healian-serie, combineren fantasy en romantiek met sterke karakterontwikkeling en een rijke, gedetailleerde wereld. Wat begon als een persoonlijke droom, groeide uit tot een succesvolle zelfpublicatie waarbij mijn verhalen een breed en enthousiast lezerspubliek hebben bereikt. ​ Als auteur streef ik ernaar om verhalen te schrijven die niet alleen entertainen, maar ook raken en inspireren. Ik blijf mijn grenzen verleggen en mijn werelden verder uitbouwen, met als doel lezers een ervaring te bieden die hen lang bijblijft.

Hi, I'm Sorena! I write spicy sports and dark mafia romance featuring obsessed and sometimes unconventional heroes and kick-ass heroines who don't take sh*t from men.

Marissa Markx. I'm a 34-year-old mom from the Netherlands. In my spare time, I love to write. What started as a fun way to clear my mind of all my fantasies has become a little obsession. I write mainly rom-coms that are a little bit more on the dark side, with a splash of kinky smut and a lot of belly-laughing comedy.

Saphira Dranas heeft van jongs af aan al gedroomd om schrijver te worden. Met een fantasierijke verbeelding wist ze al snel te plots van films en series te raden en met betere ideeën te komen. Al vroeg in haar leven kwamen fantasie boeken tevoorschijn, en sinds dien kan niks toppen aan het creëren van andere werelden en bedenken wat er allemaal mogelijk kan zijn.

Maar in het dagelijks leven werkt ze in de IT, waardoor er ook een passie voor technologie ontstond. Dit werd uiteindelijk de combinatie voor haar debuutroman, Sunshine at Dusk, waarin heksen met technologie werken, en hun best moeten doen om de wereld te redden.

Writing gritty erotic romance about alpha males who love fiercely and roughly, and strong female characters who know what they want and aren't afraid to ask for it.

Indie author Sara Petrie writes enthralling romantasy, cunningly merging the supernatural with a dash of darkness, delicious spice and sprinkles of banter. Sara runs a bustling family of five, her own coaching business and a nature foundation. The quirky Dutchy loves escaping hectic life by creating her own fabulous fantasy bubble. Friends attest she's the slightly crazy force of positivity you didn't know you needed in your life. Go grab your signed copies, or one of the elusive limited edition sprayed edges 😍

Judith Verboekend, writer of dark fantasy & romantasy

Lana Lain is a contemporary romance author who writes emotionally charged, character-driven love stories filled with tension, depth, and undeniable chemistry. Her work explores longing, vulnerability, trust, and the courage it takes to choose love. Even when it’s complicated. With a soft heart for broken characters and a weakness for brooding heroes, she brings passion and authenticity to every page.

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Rachel writes books with spice that serves the plot! Her books are hard to put away once you've started them due to her fast-flowing writing style. She writes in all kinds of genres, ranging from dark romance to romantasy!

Paranormal and Fantasy Romance author
Jane Cooke is a half Mexican, half Dutch author, born in Africa, raised in the UK and Mexico, living in The Netherlands. She holds an MA in creative writing from the University of Leiden.

She loves stories and is a complete book nerd and TV show geek.

When she isn’t writing spicy stories, she’s probably taking care of her children, hunting for chocolate around the house, or going for a run with The Scorpions blasting on her headphones.

Originally from London, UK, Frances M. Thompson is the author of spicy queer romance that focuses on giving bi+ MCs the HEAs they deserve. Her books range from contemporary to modern historical, and Frances is also the author of poetry, short stories and thrillers. As a queer, chronically ill author, Frances also includes lots of diverse rep in her books, gets a little kick out of making readers cry, and is known for writing chapters-long spice scenes!

Myla Carbo is a psychology student specializing in forensic and criminal behavior. Born and raised in The Netherlands, she finds her greatest joy in spending time with loved ones—when she’s not unraveling the mysteries of the human mind. Her love for storytelling began at 17, not with monsters lurking under the bed, but with the ones that live inside our heads. Fascinated by the darkness within, she writes about the complexities of the mind, the blurred lines between good and evil, and the fears we can’t escape. When she’s not deep in research or writing, she enjoys quiet moments of reflection, always searching for the next untold story.

Letizia Lorini is the USA Today bestselling author of the Love & Other Recipes series. She’s an Italian writer who’s passionate about heart-warming books with high cackling potential. Based in Sweden, she lives with her partner and their fluffy pup. She also has a degree in sociology and one in criminology, speaks three languages, and drinks the daily recommended dose of coffee before breakfast.

Theresa Christine writes contemporary romances where wanderlust meets heartfelt heat. Drawing on her years as a travel journalist, she sets her stories in unforgettable places around the world, like Ireland, the California desert, and the Maldives. She currently lives in Hamburg, Germany, with her husband and their two energetic cats.

Talle Fey is an autistic writer and professional daydreamer who likes to dissociate from the world by immersing herself in stories. She writes traumatised characters falling in love with enough fantasy elements to add just that little bit of extra magic to the story.

USA Today and Amazon Top 20 Bestselling author of over 30 books. She spends her free time crafting dark storylines, being a mom to her two kids, or chasing her wild puppy around the garden.

Joachim Heijndermans (he/him) is a writer and artist from the Netherlands. His works in science fiction, fantasy, horror and erotica have been published in a great number of publications, comics and audio podcasts, and have been adapted to film and television. Through his Beautiful Beasts imprint he self-publishes erotic monster novellas of various genres, and he’s working on expanding the imprint with similar themed novelettes and short story collections at a future date. In his spare time, he likes to read, walk and collect various toys and comic books.

When Kerry Kilpatrick isn't reading stories about swoon-worthy men, she's writing her own. Long stretches of writing procrastination are interrupted by her husband and cats. When time permits, she enjoys strolling—never hiking, burning dinner, and interacting with readers and writers of gay romance online.

Annie Abel is an author who puts the com in romcom. Enemies to Lovers, Broody MCs and feisty Heroines

I write funny and lighthearted travel romcoms that take you around the world and are meant to be hugs in a book. There are travel guides in the back so you can plan your next trip. I love combining two things I immensely enjoy; writing and traveling.

Solsiré, a native of Willemstad, Curaçao, writes in Contemporary and Romantic Suspense, as well as Paranormal Romance. Growing up, she loved to read as many books as she could get her hands on and began writing short stories and poetry at the early age of eleven. Her current work is Queen of Curaçao, Joey’s Girl, From Stuck to Limitless, and Ongelofelijke Dromen. Her next projects––Love, Music & Everything in Between, and Lady of Amsterdam are set to release in 2026.

Jess Peters is a UK author and screenwriter whose journey began far from the page as an aviation engineer. Her storytelling soon evolved into the release of her debut novel, Alchemy Academy, in 2020. Now, years later, she’s an established voice in dark romance and fantasy — known for creating emotionally charged worlds that blur the line between passion and danger.

Kindra White is a Caribbean-born, Netherlands-based indie author who spins steamy, high-stakes stories featuring dangerous love, fierce heroines, and the monsters you're not supposed to fall for–but do anyway. I wife, mom of three, and certified cheesecake queen, Kindra has been publishing since 2020. Her stories blend dark romance, paranormal twists, and just the right amount of chaos and carnage. Whether it's cartel queens, dragon shifters, or mythical monsters, her characters will stay with you long after the final page. When she's not writing, you'll find her baking, drinking wine on Fridays, or plotting her next wicked world to burn.

Riley Morgen Tyler writes reader-inserts and retellings that span from dark and explicit themes to YA-inspired warmth. Originally a ghostwriter, she began crafting stories as gifts for others and now shares them with a wider audience in hopes they find the readers who need them. To balance the drama on the page, she posts occasional bookish chaos online for those who live for stories and don’t mind laughing at them too.

Writer of (fantasy) romance with spice and heart, living in Haarlem with their husband, daughter and cat. Always up for a chat about strong heroines and magic

Rochela van Buuren writes slow-burn, tension-filled romances that make readers fall in love with the chaos of love itself. Her debut novel, Undone by You, set in New York City’s legal world, launched the Between the Lines series and quickly captured the hearts of romance readers.

Evey writes heartwarming romances with steamy moments, often in small-town settings with an element of sports. An American from the Midwest, she now lives in the Netherlands where it rains a lot. That is probably why she occupies her days typing away on her laptop with music on repeat and slow-roast coffee nearby.

I. de Haan begon in november 2024 met schrijven aan haar vierdelige Saffier-serie. Ze staat bekend om haar emotioneel gelaagde, beeldende en meeslepende schrijfstijl die lezers tot het einde op het puntje van hun stoel houdt. Haar boeken vormen een intrigerende mix van mysterie, romantiek en een subtiel erotisch tintje.

I’m Tatum Rijper, a South African author, wife, and mother. A former teacher turned storyteller, I write about love, identity, and the beauty found in real, imperfect lives. My debut novel, Never or Now (2025), is a reflection of that journey.

Brittany Evermore writes stories for the readers who believe love can be messy, dark, and deeply unforgettable. Her books blend slow-burn tension, emotional twists, and characters who love like it’s war. When she’s not writing, she’s dreaming up broken lovers, fierce heroines, and the kind of romance that lingers long after the final page.

Desiree Span was born in the Netherlands to a Dutch father and a Caribbean mother. She loves writing flawed heroes and heroines from diverse cultural backgrounds and has a soft spot for making them suffer—just enough angst, smut, and redemption to earn their happily ever after. Her debut novel won first place in the Contemporary Romance category at the London Book Festival, and two of her novels have received official five-star ratings from Readers’ Favorite, described as “must-reads,” “heartbreaking,” and “captivating.” By day, Desiree teaches English and directs films with her high school students. She lives in the Netherlands with her husband, two teenagers, and their furry best friend, Mila. She looks forward to seeing you all at the Spicy & Steamy Book Event on September 26th, 2026. ❤️📚

Jennifer Sucevic is a USA Today bestselling author known for her sizzling sports romances and unforgettable heroes. With more than thirty novels translated into six languages, she’s earned a devoted global readership. A former high school counselor with degrees in history and educational psychology from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, Jen brings emotional depth and authenticity to every story. She lives in Michigan with her family, where she’s always dreaming up her next romance.

I am a self-published indie author who loves erotica in the sci-fi, fantasy, fairytales, and monster genres. Born and raised in Belgium, I devour ebooks as if it heals me. In my day job I love to organize, plan and make schedules for other people, but when the night falls I can let loose with my fantasies which star all kinds of Monsters and Human couplings. My hobbies include reading, baking, gardening, and painting. If I’m not doing any of those things or behind my computer writing, I love to spend time with my husband, two cats, and three chickens.

Dark romance or dark fantasy? As long as you love spice, Bodie Summers might be your new favorite author. She loves to create spicy dark romance, smutty contemporary, dark fantasy, and everything in between! Her favorite characters are morally grey, possessive and flawed.

Anna B. Doe is an Amazon Top 25, USA Today and international bestselling author of new adult sports romance. She grew up near Zagreb, capital of Croatia where she still lives. She fell in love with reading at an early age, and she knew she wanted to be an author. She writes real-life romance, filled with angst and banter. Her characters are flawed and relatable. If you love big groups of friends with strong, sassy heroines and sexy heroes who're obsessed with them, Anna's books are perfect for you. When she's not writing her newest book you can find her reading, binge-watching TV shows or listening to music on long walks with her dog. She's addicted to coffee and can't wait for her next adventure. She is currently working on various projects. Some more secret than others.

Stephanie Amaral is a dark romance author. She writes intense and angsty Mafia plots that spark with contemporary humor and burn the pages up with spice and tension while keeping you on the edge of your seat with breathtaking suspense. When not writing, she’s bossing the corporate world or devouring an angsty, enemies-to-lovers story with her favorite coffee in hand. If you want to know more about Stephanie and her books make sure to follow her.

Alexandra Silva writes angsty, twisty contemporary romance with broody men and the fierce women who bring them to their knees. A lifelong bookworm and hopeless romantic, she lives for morally grey antiheroes, all the spice, and just enough heartbreak to make the HEA hit harder. When she’s not writing, you’ll find her obsessing over Formula 1, screaming at a hockey game, or baking something sweet while plotting something dark.

Tracey Jukes is a British Author from Wolverhampton in the UK. She’s a wife, mum and nanna. Her much loved family is a little crazy, but then she would argue that she is also. She loves to blast out loud music in the car and has a fetish for designer handbags. She loves to read – especially books that involve a hot, arsehole, over protective alpha with tattoos. She primarily writes edgy, addictive dark romantic suspense, and her stories are full of chaos and twists that you don't see coming.

I'm a self-publishing fantasy and contemporary romance author. When I was younger, I didn't like reading, but now I can't wait to open a book or open my manuscript.

Mirjam Boers is a Dutch author known for her captivating New Adult fantasy novels. Her stories are distinguished by rich world-building, compelling characters, and an innovative integration of music, with each book featuring a trailer, a title song, and chapter-specific tracks that enhance the emotional experience

Samantha Jayne is a dark mafia romance & sports romance author who lives in the UK with her husband and 3 children. She loves her morally grey and golden retriever MMC's and knows you'll love each one as much as she does.

Eva Yarich is het beste te omschrijven als een levensenthousiasteling. Ze geniet volop van het leven in de hoop dat het leven even hard geniet van haar kapriolen en verhalen. Als ze niet aan het schrijven is vormt ze een gezinnetje samen met haar man Dirk en haar drie favoriete biggetjes: Eden, Aurora en Grimm. Verder heeft ze ook nog twee katten en een robotstofzuiger die ze Angelique heeft omgedoopt. In tijden van stress gaat ze behangen, chips eten of schrijven. Dat laatste doet ze met een dirty mind, een zwartgeblakerd zieltje en hilarische humor om duimen en vingers van af te likken. Het leven is al serieus genoeg, boeken hoeven dat niet altijd te zijn. In haar Amuletserie sleurt Eva je mee naar een maffiagenootschap zoals je er nog nooit één tegenkwam. De avonturen van Atlas, Belle, Lev, Raaf, Murphy en Amira zullen je laten gruwelen, zwijmelen, lachen en achterlaten met een honger naar meer.

Jennifer is een Vlaams steamy en dark romance auteur. Schrijven is al een passie sinds de hele jonge kindertijd. Jennifers boeken zitten vol taboedoorbrekende onderwerpen, diepgaande emoties en waardevolle boodschappen. Stap mee in de intigrerende BDSM-wereld met haar debuuttrilogie Verbonden – Verbroken – Verenigd en de populaire Club Alistu serie, samen met Kai en Milou of kom aan boord van de emotionele rollercoaster waar Strijdlust en Ongeschreven Wetten je doorheen sturen. Eén ding is zeker. De boeken van Jennifer laten je niet zomaar los.

Sofie Cloet is geboren en getogen in Brugge, mama van twee en gelukkig getrouwd. Steamy romances schrijven is voor haar een leuke, uit de hand gelopen hobby.

M.L. Francis has a passion for writing paranormal romances with strong male and female leads. All her books address social themes and challenge you to think beyond the boundaries of the ordinary.

Maze is the pseudonym of a girl who loves to write, create drawings, and watch scary movies. She writes with a twist of scary, romance, paranormal and whatever she likes to throw into the mix.

From epic magic and dark intrigue to sizzling paranormal romance and daring historical adventures, Natalie Thorpe brings fantasy to life in every shape and form. Chaos, enchantment, and delightfully morally gray characters chase after her everywhere…

Hazel Rockwood is a romance author who loves writing spicy, emotionally charged stories where the men fall fast and hard—and the heroines never have to choose. Off the page, she’s often found indulging in steamy romance and dried mangoes… usually at the same time.

Luisa lives in Ireland with her husband and two kids. Nurse by day, author who loves to write unhinged characters by night.

A.R. Williams’ passion is reading all types of literature. But her number one love, which began in her early teens, is romance novels.
What inspires her stories. Her over imaginative mind and what she sees in everyday life, whether the idea is from just walking outside or seeing something on TV. A.R. Williams likes to write love stories that are not quite conventional and that either the heroine or hero are not perfect but also deserve to find love too. How they get there is the journey that you will have to take with her.
Her goal when writing is to bring characters and their love stories to life that readers will enjoy, laugh, and root for.
When A.R. Williams is not at her keyboard creating stories, she loves to dance, sing, travel, dine out, read a lot, and shop.
A.R. background is that her family comes from Barbados, but her parents moved to New York and then to Canada where she currently resides.

Simone white writes sports romance (hockey), is a lover of all things hockey, fictional men, and just books in general.

BIPOC romantasy and paranormal romance author

Lenna DuFin begon haar avontuur als auteur in 2022. Intussen heeft ze acht boeken uitgebracht (najaar 2025), en daar komt in 2026 nog heel wat bij. Lenna DuFin schrijft Dark Romance met een extra boodschap. Verhalen waar bepaalde relaties die binnen onze maatschappij nog in de taboe-sfeer zitten, met open armen worden ontvangen. Haar eerste Romantic suspense is Eén Plus Eén Is Drie, een stand alone Why Choose. Nadien volgde de kortverhalenbundel Castle Of Kink. 11 korte verhalen die zich situeren in een Vlaams, middeleeuws BDSM-kasteel. Gebaseerd op deze bundel, verschenen Veilig Bij Jou, Vergeef Me en Alleen Voor Jou. De Castle of Kink serie werd afgesloten met Vrij Dankzij Jou, een novelle. In 2025 verscheen ook Mijn Presidenten, het eerste boek van 5 in haar Servants of Hades reeks. Boek 2 en 3 mogen we in 2026 verwachten, samen met een Dark Reverse Harem stand alone.

Born and raised in Switzerland, Sohaila Elshater loves to write about the human experience, in all its beauty and hardship. Her stories often centre on characters dealing with the lack of belonging that characterises the experience of a person of mixed descent, touching on socio-political injustices and the power of self-healing. The Dark Knight of the Souls is Sohaila’s debut romantasy, and offers a narrative that challenges imperialism, converging the voices and journeys of resilient BIPOC characters in their struggle for justice and liberation. When she isn’t writing, you can find her cocooning on her couch with her cats, a steaming coffee, and a good book.

There is an unspoken rule of being an author: "if you can't find the book you want to read, write it." That's exactly what Stephanie Storm did. Now, she prides herself on creating unique stories in action packed worlds full of strong female characters and inclusivity. Her books include plot twists that will keep you on the edge of your seat and a touch of romance too. With the stories being fast paced, she always tries to keep the books focused on being a quick and easy read. ​ Now based in Amsterdam with her husband, Stephanie spends her days immersed in the world of technology at her day job. In her spare time, you can find her planning her next travel adventure, going to Barre classes and writing the next story in her intense publishing schedule.

Clarissa Wild is a New York Times & USA Today Bestselling author with ASD, who was born and raised in the Netherlands. She loves to write Dark Romance and Contemporary Romance novels featuring dangerous men and feisty women. Her other loves include her hilarious husband, her cutie pie son, her two crazy but cute dogs, and her adorable kitties. In her free time, she enjoys watching all sorts of movies, playing video games, and cooking up some delicious meals.

Esther E. Schmidt is an USA Today bestselling author who loves to write MC (biker) series, Mafia Romance series, PNR series, contemporary romance series, and more. She’s a graphic designer that also loves to write. She released her first series “Areion Fury MC” in October 2015. Esther lives in The Netherlands with her family, three daughters, and two hairless dogs. She loves to write about bad boy Alphas with a heart for only one woman. To make it a bit interesting, that woman needs to be a badass herself.

Marit Prins may just look like your average nearly-forty woman, but you don't know what's going on inside someone's mind, until they start to write books. Ever guessed that mother you wave to at school writes spicy steamy alien books? Or heard an ABBA song and thought how funny it would be if you summoned a demon with that song? As a certified romance reader, Marit has been loving romance ever since she secretly found her grandmother's stash. American romance opened up a whole new world, and since she has been making up stories since she can remember – it was now time to put them on paper. If you like crazy, spicy stories about aliens and monsters, stay tuned. There is much more to come. When Marit is not writing, she is either running, cycling or sewing, but most of the time she can be found with a nice romantic suspense or crazy monster romance.

N. Boeyer – MM author based in the Netherlands. Snack enthusiast & GIF/meme addict. She writes messy, banter-filled romances and never wins arguments with her own characters. Inhales coffee like it’s a personality trait, and still loves her cat even when he rolls across the keyboard and deletes whole chapters.