Elena MacKenzie

Hey there! I'm Elena MacKenzie, and I write dark MC romance that'll probably make your mother clutch her pearls. (Sorry, Mom!)

Let me start by saying I never expected to end up writing about dangerous bikers with dark pasts and even darker desires. But here I am, creating stories that live in those shadowy spaces between right and wrong, love and obsession. And I wouldn't have it any other way.

Growing up in a small town in Germany (yes, that's why my first book was published in German!), I spent way too much time daydreaming about bad boys with good hearts. You know the type - the ones your parents warned you about, but you couldn't help being drawn to anyway. While other kids were reading fairy tales, I was secretly devouring every gritty romance novel I could get my hands on.

My journey into writing started when I couldn't find exactly the kind of stories I wanted to read. Sure, there were plenty of MC romances out there, but I wanted something... different. Something that pushed boundaries and explored the raw, primal side of attraction. The kind of stories where the hero isn't just flawed - he's fundamentally broken, and maybe that's exactly what makes him perfect for our equally complicated heroine.

With "Death Bastards - Finsteres Herz" (Dark Heart), I dove headfirst into the dangerous world of rival motorcycle clubs, where loyalty is everything and love is a risk few dare to take. The story follows the aftermath of a brutal war between the Rebels and the Death Bastards MCs, exploring how passion can bloom in the most unlikely places - even in hearts scarred by violence and betrayal.

Fair warning: my books aren't for everyone. If you're looking for sweet, clean romance where everyone makes good decisions and plays by the rules... well, you might want to look elsewhere. My characters are complex, often morally grey, and sometimes downright problematic. (But isn't that what makes them interesting?)

When I'm not writing about dangerous men and the women who bring them to their knees, you can usually find me binge-watching crime documentaries (research, I swear!), spoiling my rescue cat rotten, or riding my own motorcycle through the German countryside. Yes, I actually ride - how else would I write authentic MC scenes? Though I promise my riding group is significantly less dramatic than my fictional ones!

My writing philosophy? Simple: no holds barred. I believe in telling stories that feel real, raw, and unfiltered. That means diving into the messy parts of human nature, exploring themes that might make some readers uncomfortable, and never shying away from the darker aspects of desire. But I also believe in hope, in redemption, and in the transformative power of love - even if that love comes wrapped in leather and covered in road dust.

What can you expect from my books? Intense, emotionally charged stories that'll keep you up way past your bedtime. Strong, complex heroines who give as good as they get. Heroes who are definitely not prince charming (and proud of it). Steam levels that'll fog up your e-reader. And always, always, a love story that fights its way through the darkness to find its own version of light.

I'm still at the beginning of my publishing journey, but I've got so many more stories burning to be told. The MC world is vast, and there are so many broken souls waiting to find their twisted version of happily ever after.

Want to come along for the ride? Buckle up, because it's going to be one hell of a journey. You can find me on Instagram where I post way too many pictures of my cat, share snippets of works in progress, and occasionally rant about characters who won't behave (which is most of them, let's be honest).

Remember: life's too short for boring books. Let's embrace the darkness together. 🖤

(P.S. - My mom still hasn't read my books. She says she's "waiting for something lighter." Still waiting, Mom!)