Cathy Williams

Dark Romance Author

Hey there! I'm Cathy Williams, and I write steamy contemporary romance featuring alpha billionaires who definitely need to be taken down a peg or two (and the fierce women who know exactly how to do it).

Before I started writing romance, I actually worked in finance in London's bustling city center. Talk about research for writing billionaire heroes, right? Though I promise my fictional CEOs are way more interesting than the suits I used to grab coffee with. Those years in the corporate world gave me a front-row seat to the drama, power plays, and sizzling tension that can spark between ambitious people in designer suits. And let me tell you, I took notes!

I'm a born and bred Londoner, and that British sensibility definitely sneaks into my writing – expect dry humor, sharp banter, and characters who are masters of the subtle art of saying one thing while meaning something entirely different. (We Brits do love our subtext, don't we?)

My stories tend to center around powerful, successful men who think they have it all figured out... until they meet their match in women who refuse to be intimidated by their wealth, status, or those infamous alpha-male glares. I love writing heroines who can give as good as they get and heroes who are smart enough to realize that's exactly what they need.

Take my book "No More Sweet Surrender" – Ivan Korovin is the kind of hero I absolutely love writing. He's fought his way up from nothing to become a billionaire philanthropist, but he's got this massive chip on his shoulder and a PR nightmare on his hands. The only person who can help him is the last person he wants to deal with. (Don't you just love it when that happens?)

I'm particularly drawn to the enemies-to-lovers trope because, let's be honest, there's nothing quite like that delicious tension when two people who think they hate each other realize there's something far more explosive brewing between them. Add in some forced proximity, a dash of workplace drama, and those moments when they're trying SO hard to maintain their professional distance... *chef's kiss*

When I'm not writing, you'll find me wandering through London's hidden bookshops, people-watching in cozy cafes (writers never really stop working – we're always collecting character inspiration!), or at home with a cup of tea and my incredibly judgmental cat who thinks my typing is disrupting his napping schedule.

I believe romance novels should be both an escape and a reminder that love can find us in the most unexpected places – even in the boardroom with someone who drives us absolutely mad. My books promise strong characters, real emotional stakes, and chemistry that'll make your e-reader overheat. Fair warning: there will be bickering. Lots of bickering. The sexy kind.

To my readers: thank you for joining me in these stories of stubborn hearts, second chances, and the kind of love that's worth fighting for – even when (especially when) it comes disguised as your greatest adversary. If you enjoy watching perfectly controlled people completely lose their cool when they meet their match, you're in the right place.

And yes, I do take a ridiculous amount of pleasure in making my alpha heroes work for their happily-ever-afters. Someone has to!

Welcome to my world of high stakes, higher tensions, and the highest returns on emotional investment. The tea is hot, the banter is hotter, and the romance is absolutely scorching. Make yourself comfortable – these power players are about to meet their match.

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All Books by Cathy Williams

Complete collection of dark romance books by Cathy Williams, sorted by publication date. Discover steamy romance novels with alpha heroes, intense passion, and complex characters.

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Mistresses: Enemies to Lovers

No More Sweet Surrender / a Deal with Di Capua / Her Return to King's Bed

Published 2016

★★★★★ 3.9 (14)
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Highest Rated Book - Start Here

New to Cathy Williams? This book represents their best-reviewed work and provides an excellent introduction to their writing style and themes.

Mistresses: Enemies to Lovers book cover

Mistresses: Enemies to Lovers

★★★★★ 3.9 (14 reviews)

No More Sweet Surrender by Caitlin Crews Ivan Korovin is determined to cement his evolution from dirt-poor, dreamless kid to billionaire philanthropist. First he has a serious PR problem to take care...

While this is their highest-rated work, the rating suggests Cathy Williams's overall output may have mixed reception.

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Reading Recommendations & Similar Authors

If You Like Cathy Williams, Try...

Based on Cathy Williams's themes and writing style, readers who enjoy their work often appreciate these similar authors:

For Billionaire Romance: Try Meghan March, L.J. Shen, or Sarah J. Maas for similar wealthy alpha heroes and high-stakes romance.
For Enemies-to-Lovers: Consider Penelope Douglas, Rina Kent, or L.J. Shen for intense antagonistic relationships that evolve into passion.

Reading Strategy for Cathy Williams

With mixed reviews, start with Cathy Williams's top-rated books and read reviews carefully before expanding. Their best work showcases their potential, while weaker titles may disappoint.