Léana Kerena

Hey there, beautiful souls! I'm Léana Kerena, and I write the kind of steamy, complicated romance that makes your mama clutch her pearls. (But let's be honest, she'd probably secretly read it too!)

I never planned on becoming a romance author. Growing up in a traditional family, I was supposed to follow a "sensible" career path. You know the type – something that wouldn't raise eyebrows at family gatherings. But the stories in my head had other plans. They kept me up at night, whispering about complex characters who didn't fit into neat little boxes. And trust me, they were persistent!

2022 marked my debut into the romance world with "Beyond Temptation," and wow, what a journey it's been! I wanted to flip the script on the whole "good girl falls for bad boy" trope we've all read a million times. Don't get me wrong – I love those stories too! But I thought, what if we explored something different? What if we dug deeper into what makes someone "good" or "bad" in the first place? (Spoiler alert: it's never as simple as it seems.)

My writing style? Think dark chocolate with a hint of chili – sweet enough to make you crave more, but with an unexpected kick that might make you gasp. I love exploring the grey areas between right and wrong, good and bad, love and obsession. My characters aren't perfect – they're messy, complicated, and sometimes make terrible decisions. But isn't that what makes them real?

When I'm not writing steamy scenes that make my laptop blush, you'll find me curled up with my rescue cat, Midnight (yes, I'm that cliché author with a black cat), probably drinking way too much coffee and plotting my next story. I have a slight addiction to true crime documentaries, which definitely influences the darker elements in my books. And yes, my browser history would probably get me put on some kind of watch list!

To my readers: you're my people. The ones who understand that love isn't always pretty or convenient. The ones who know that sometimes the most beautiful stories come from the darkest places. I write for those of you who want more than just a typical romance – you want to feel something real, raw, and maybe a little uncomfortable.

What can you expect from my books? Intense chemistry that'll fog up your reading glasses. Characters who'll make you question everything you thought you knew about right and wrong. Plot twists that'll keep you up way past your bedtime. (Sorry not sorry about those dark circles under your eyes!) And most importantly, stories that'll stick with you long after you've turned the last page.

"Beyond Temptation" was just the beginning. I'm currently working on my next project, which pushes boundaries even further. Because that's what I love about romance – there are no limits to where love can take us, even in the darkest of places.

Fair warning: my books aren't for the faint of heart. If you're looking for sweet, uncomplicated romance where everything fits perfectly into place, I might not be your girl. But if you're ready for a wild ride that'll make you question everything you thought you knew about love, desire, and the thin line between good and bad? Well, then we're going to get along just fine.

You can find me on Instagram and TikTok, probably posting way too many behind-the-scenes glimpses of my writing process (and my cat, let's be real). I love connecting with readers and hearing your theories about where the stories might go next. Sometimes your ideas are even better than what I had planned!

So here's to the romance readers who aren't afraid to walk on the wild side. The ones who know that the best stories are the ones that make us uncomfortable in the best possible way. If that's you, welcome to my dark little corner of the romance world. I think you're going to like it here.

(And yes, my mom has read my books. No, we don't talk about it at family dinners.)