Lauren Biel

Hi there! I'm Lauren Biel, and I write dark romance that explores those deliciously twisted spaces between right and wrong. (You know, the stories that make you question your own moral compass while frantically turning pages at 2 AM...)

Let me get real with you - I never set out to write romance, let alone the darker variety. I started my career in photography, spending years capturing intimate moments between couples and learning just how complex human connections can be. There's something magnetic about that instant when two people's chemistry ignites through a camera lens. Those electric moments? They became the seeds for my writing.

My debut novella "Stranger Session" was born from countless hours watching couples interact during photo shoots. I kept thinking: what if a photographer became obsessed with his subject? What if that professional boundary crumbled in the most dangerous way? (And yes, before you ask - I've had some pretty intense photo sessions in my career, though thankfully none quite as dark as Del's story!)

I write characters who live in gray areas. My heroes - or should I say anti-heroes? - aren't looking for redemption. They're unapologetically obsessive, possessive, and morally ambiguous. In "Unethical," Maxim embodies that darkness as a psychiatrist who crosses every professional line with his patient. These stories aren't your typical romance - they're psychological explorations wrapped in steam and darkness.

When I'm not writing twisted love stories, you'll find me either behind my camera or curled up with my rescue cat Luna (who judges my writing choices but stays for the treats). I'm a coffee addict who probably needs therapy after researching some of these plots, but hey - the best stories come from pushing boundaries, right?

My writing style? Think psychological tension meets raw chemistry. I love building slow-burn obsession that explodes into passionate chaos. Fair warning: my books aren't for everyone. They feature dubious consent, psychological manipulation, and power dynamics that would make your therapist cringe. But if you like your romance with a heavy dose of darkness and moral ambiguity, you're in the right place.

To my readers - you beautiful twisted souls - thank you for diving into these dark waters with me. Your messages about staying up all night reading, questioning your sanity for rooting for my morally bankrupt characters, and demanding more twisted tales keep me going. (And yes, I read every single review, even the ones calling my characters "irredeemable." Especially those - they're my favorite!)

What can you expect from my books? Intense psychological dynamics, steamy scenes that'll make you fan yourself, and endings that might not be traditionally "happy" but are always satisfying. I believe in writing the stories that haunt me, the ones that dig into the darker aspects of desire and obsession.

Currently, I'm working on my next novella (hint: it involves a very inappropriate use of security cameras and a stalker who might just be the perfect match for his target). Stay connected with me on Instagram where I share snippets of works in progress, behind-the-scenes peeks at my photo shoots, and pictures of Luna judging my life choices.

Remember: sometimes the best love stories are the ones that make us uncomfortable. If you're ready to explore those shadows with me, grab one of my books and prepare to question everything you thought you knew about romance.

Welcome to the dark side - we have coffee, cookies, and morally gray book boyfriends.

XOXO, Lauren

(P.S. My mom still thinks I write "sweet contemporary romance." Let's keep the truth between us, okay?)