J.E. Leak | Author

Black and white cat in a cat bed with one paw extended.

Fist bump! (or whatever) #HappyCaturday! 😻

#Cats

This is a book quote graphic for In the Shadow of the Past (Shadow series Book 1) by J.E. Leak. The text reads: No one else resisted Kathryn’s easy smile and friendly banter, and Jenny certainly couldn’t blame them. Outside, when Kathryn put her hand on her shoulder, Jenny was thankful she had the cold as an excuse to remove it before she gave in, confessed her attraction, and fell into her arms. Oh, how she wanted to fall into those arms.

Happy #LesFicFri 🏳️‍🌈
Theme: Excuse
Let the slow-burn begin! From 𝘐𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘸 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘢𝘴𝘵 (Shadow Series Book 1).

Dark secrets and forbidden desires collide in this noir WW2 spy series. 💄👠🥃

Available in audiobook, narrated by Abby Craden!
books2read.com/itsotp
#BookSky 🌈📚💜 #WLW

Portrait of a black and white cat with foliage behind him.

I'm outside! I'm outside!😻 #HappyCaturday!

#Cats

Last day! Get your final bids in before 8pm EST.

Black and white cat curled up on his back in the dirt.

Well, the little man has decided to become Mr. Grungebucket Jr. 😻 #HappyCaturday!
#cats #ReallyDude

Auction ends Sunday, Feb 15 at 8pm EST. Join the FB group to see all the goodies and bid: tinyurl.com/DaweAuction
Or you can give directly here: tinyurl.com/DaweGoFundMe

Graphic of the complete Shadow series in eBook and Audiobook by J.E. Leak. Text reads: Auction for Angela Dawe. Thurs Feburary 12 - Sunday February 15 8pm ET. Love, Angst, Secrets, and Spies.

✨Sapphic Book Auction✨
The sapphic book community is holding a fundraiser for narrator Angela Dawe, who has had to step back from work due to ill health.

I'm donating the complete Shadow series in two lots: eBook and Audiobook (audiobook codes only available for US or UK bidders).
Link below.
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This is a book quote graphic for In the Shadow of Truth (Shadow Series Book 3) by J.E. Leak. The text reads: She was doing the right thing. The right thing was cold comfort to her now, as her thin veil of composure unraveled, revealing physical manifestations of her deconstruction. Her hand trembled as she reached for the jar of cold cream, and she made a fist, trying to deny her frailty. She had to keep it together, had to regain control. Breathe, she told herself. Breathe.

Happy #LesFicFri 🏳️‍🌈
Theme: Tremble

The downfall begins. Quote from 𝘐𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘸 𝘰𝘧 𝘛𝘳𝘶𝘵𝘩 (Shadow Series Book 3), the infamously angsty third book of the Shadow series.

𝗦𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵. 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝘀𝗵𝗲’𝗱 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝘁.
💄👠🥃

books2read.com/itsot
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#SapphicNoir
#WLW

Group photo with Naomi Rivers holding up their book This.

Honored to share the stage with Naomi Rivers tonight! Can't wait to dive into This! 😍

#ReadOUTfestival

Photo author J.E. Leak with author Jane Pek and her signed books. The Verifiers and The Rival.

Fangirl level unlocked! Loved meeting author Jane Pek at ReadOUT! These books are so good! So happy to have them signed!😍

#Booksky #ReadOUTfestival

Two mugs from ReadOUT in Gulfport, FL beside a bottle of champage and it's cork on a table in front of a mirror.

An excellent end to an excellent first day at ReadOUT! I'll be talking Feminism in Sapphic Romance tomorrow at 5:30pm and I'll be selling and signing books all day.📚 Come say hi!
outartsculture.org/readout2026

#ReadOUT2026

This is a book quote graphic for In the Shadow of the Past (Shadow series Book 1) by J.E. Leak. The text reads: “You’re going to love the view up here,” Jenny said. Kathryn couldn’t resist. “I love the view back here just fine.” Jenny glanced back. “I’m glad you noticed.” “I’m tired. I’m not dead.” Jenny stopped at the top step and turned, leaving Kathryn one step below, with their lips inches apart. Kathryn didn’t dare move. “I’m sorry,” Jenny said after a beat. “I know you’re tired. Would you rather just go home?” Jenny’s low and inviting voice was the exact opposite of her words. The agent in Kathryn’s head screamed, Yes, you’re exhausted. Go home. Get Daniel Ryan’s books, and go home. It was a long-lost stranger that said, “I want to see the wonderful view.”

Happy #LesFicFri 🏳️‍🌈
Theme: Scream
From 𝘐𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘸 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘢𝘴𝘵 (Shadow Series Book 1)
Dark secrets and forbidden desires collide in this sapphic noir series. 💄👠🥃
Available in audiobook, narrated by Abby Craden!

books2read.com/itsotp
#BookSky 🌈📚💜
#HistoricalFiction #SapphicBooks

🫶🫶🫶!

National Read Aloud Day promo featuring two women in a dark vintage club scene. Text reads: It's national read aloud day. Shadow Series by J.E. Leak. Narrated by Abby Craden.

Are you reading aloud today? No? Let Abby Craden pour liquid sultriness into your ears instead. 🫠
NYC, 1943. A sultry spy. An ambitious reporter. A sapphic love story even war couldn’t stop.
Love film noir and femme fatales? The Shadow Series is your next binge!
go.jeleak.com/UtBmPYY

#BookSky 💜📚🌈

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Boop! #HappyCaturday 😻

#Cats

It has me in its thrall!🤣

Audiobook cover of Lucy Undying by Kiersten White.

Currently reading Lucy Undying by @kierstenwhite.bsky.social Loving it. Read by a fabulous group of narrators (I'm looking at you, @jercarparvo.bsky.social)

Frozen condensation on a windshield.

Um, it was 27 degrees in central Florida this morning. ❄️ There was frozen condensation on my windshield and I'm not looking forward to the 20 degree forecast for the weekend. I don't know how you hardy northerners live!🥶🥶🥶

#ColdWeather #FloridaLife

Black and white cat curled up in bed with his paw extended.

You can touch my paw if you want. 😻 #HappyCaturday!

#cats

Happy book birthday!🙌

I’ve been nervous about publishing in a new sub-genre, but I think that’s what makes me proud of this book. It was unfamiliar territory and I still did it.

I hope everyone likes my take on vampire romance as much as I enjoyed writing it!

amazon.com/dp/B0GD2KC8ZP

#sapphicromance #sapphicfiction

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I think I'll just chillax today. #HappyCaturday! 😻

#Cats #Caturday

🙌!

Two custom made figures of Corky and Violet from the movie Bound with a red porsche and movie ephemera on the shelf wall behind them.

Anyone still rockin' their shrine to Bound? No? Just me? 🤣

#BoundMovie #CustomMadeFigures

The answers to three truths and a lie in the I Heart SapphFic author of the week competition, and an interview I did with them. Thanks to them for inviting me to be their guests, and thanks to you for joining in.

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A black and white cat in tall grass.

I'm invisible, right? Right? #HappyCaturday! 😻

#Cats #Caturday

This is a book quote graphic for In the Shadow of Truth (Shadow Series Book 3) by J.E. Leak. The text reads: Jenny leaned against the doorjamb of the bathroom and crossed her arms. Kathryn was submerged in the tub, her long dark hair languidly swirling about her face like Ophelia descending to the depths. Her leg was casually draped on the side of the porcelain tub, her foot tapping out a tune only she could hear. Jenny smiled and looked at her watch, wondering how long Kathryn could hold her breath. Quite some time, apparently, and Jenny thought she should make her presence known before she startled her and she reflexively used the bar of soap as a lethal weapon, which she had no doubt she could do.

Happy #LesFicFri 🏳️‍🌈
Theme: Leg

A rare moment of levity from 𝘐𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘸 𝘰𝘧 𝘛𝘳𝘶𝘵𝘩 (Shadow Series Book 3), the infamously angsty third book of the Shadow series.

Dark secrets and forbidden desires collide in this sapphic noir series. 💄👠🥃

books2read.com/itsot
#BookSky 🌈📚💜

A graphic announcing a cover reveal in a newsletter. Yellow text on a red ribbon shape with a blurry, indistinguishable photo in the background.

New year, new book(s)! If you've subscribed to my newsletter, you'll be the first to see the cover of 𝘓𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘸𝘴, the latest book in the Shadow series. Read all about it and more when the newsletter goes out on Friday! Want to sign up? Here you go! jeleak.com
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A graphic of the book cover for In the Shadow of Truth (Shadow Series Book 3) by J.E. Leak in each format: ebook, audiobook, and paperback, along with a birthday hat and and a number 3 candle for its third birthday. Text reads: Historical and Angsty? Shadow Series Book Three.

Happy third birthday, you little heartbreaker, you! This lovely darling is not a standalone, but it does stand out as the most memorable book in the sapphic noir Shadow series (or so I'm told—often). IYKYK. ❤️🎂

Want to give some sultry historical fiction a try? books2read.com/itsotp

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Graphic showing the four books of the sapphic noir Shadow series by J.E. Leak. Text reads: Love, angst, intrigue, secrets, and spies.

My historical sapphic noir series is on Kobo and Kobo Plus! A sultry spy with a dark past and a debt to pay. An ambitious reporter with something to prove. A sapphic love story even a world war couldn’t stop.
👠💄🥃 go.jeleak.com/Kobo