MAYRA. STATHAM

Hey there! I'm Mayra Statham, and I write the kind of steamy romance that would make my abuela reach for her rosary beads. (Sorry, Abuela! At least I'm putting my creative writing degree to good use, right?)

Growing up in a traditional Hispanic household, I was always the kid with her nose buried in books – usually hidden behind my textbooks because romance novels weren't exactly "appropriate reading material." But those forbidden stories sparked something in me that I couldn't ignore. Fast forward through years of working in IT security (plot twist, right?), and I found myself creating characters who lived in that fascinating grey area between black and white hats.

I'll be honest – I never thought my first published book would feature a hacker hero. But here we are! 'Loved by the Hacker' came from my obsession with the question: what happens when someone who makes their living by staying in the shadows suddenly finds a light they can't resist? The tech world isn't just about coding and cryptocurrencies; it's about power, control, and the vulnerability of falling for someone who could either be your salvation or your downfall.

When I write, I bring together my tech background (yes, I actually know what SQL injection is, and no, I won't help you hack your ex's Instagram), my love for complex characters, and my belief that love can find you in the most unexpected places – even through a computer screen. My heroes are morally grey, technically brilliant, and absolutely devoted once they find their match. My heroines? They're smart, resilient, and won't take any crap – even from a sexy hacker who thinks he can control their world with a few keystrokes.

I write steamy scenes that'll fog up your e-reader and plot twists that'll keep you guessing. Fair warning: if you're looking for sweet, innocent romance, you might want to look elsewhere. My stories have heat, heart, and usually a healthy dose of suspense. (And yes, all the tech details are accurate – I'm that kind of nerd.)

When I'm not writing, you'll find me binge-watching Mr. Robot for the fifth time, trying to convince my cat that walking across my keyboard isn't helping my word count, or experimenting with new coffee recipes. I'm a firm believer that caffeine is a writer's best friend, and my blood type is probably cold brew at this point.

My writing cave is a mess of sticky notes with plot ideas, empty coffee cups, and at least three different laptops (don't ask – it's a tech thing). I love connecting with readers on social media, though my cat occasionally hijacks my Instagram stories. Fair warning: follow me for book updates, stay for the random tech tips and coffee recommendations.

To my readers: thank you for joining me on this journey. I'm just getting started, and I've got so many more stories to tell. Expect more hackers, more strong heroines, and definitely more scenes that'll make you fan yourself while pretending you're just "checking your phone" in public.

What can you expect from my books? Authentic tech scenarios (because nothing pulls you out of a sexy scene like badly written hacking), strong heroines who can hold their own, heroes who are brilliant but broken, and love stories that prove sometimes the best matches are found in the most unexpected places. Plus, enough heat to make your WiFi router blush.

Currently, I'm working on expanding the world I created in 'Loved by the Hacker' – because it turns out there are quite a few sexy tech geniuses lurking in the shadows, waiting for their stories to be told. (Don't worry, I promise to make them work for their happily-ever-afters.)

So grab your favorite device, find a comfy spot with good WiFi, and join me in a world where love can be found between the lines of code. Just remember: in my stories, falling in love might be inevitable, but it's never easy. And that's exactly how I like it.

P.S. If you're wondering whether the hacking scenes in my books could work in real life... I'll never tell. 😉