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J.E. Leak | Author

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

J.E. Leak | Author @jeleakauthor.bsky.social · 2d

✨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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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.

February 15, 2026 at 5:53 PM

J.E. Leak | Author

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

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

February 14, 2026 at 2:39 PM

J.E. Leak | Author

@jeleakauthor.bsky.social

✨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.
1/2

February 13, 2026 at 4:43 PM

J.E. Leak | Author

@jeleakauthor.bsky.social

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
#BookSky 🌈📚💜
#SapphicNoir
#WLW

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.

February 13, 2026 at 3:31 PM

J.E. Leak | Author

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

#ReadOUTfestival

Group photo with Naomi Rivers holding up their book This.

February 8, 2026 at 12:54 AM

J.E. Leak | Author

@jeleakauthor.bsky.social

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

#Booksky #ReadOUTfestival

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

February 7, 2026 at 5:18 PM

J.E. Leak | Author

@jeleakauthor.bsky.social

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

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

February 7, 2026 at 4:01 AM

J.E. Leak | Author

@jeleakauthor.bsky.social

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

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.”

February 6, 2026 at 12:43 PM

J.E. Leak | Author

@jeleakauthor.bsky.social

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 💜📚🌈

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.

February 3, 2026 at 1:31 PM

J.E. Leak | Author

@jeleakauthor.bsky.social

Boop! #HappyCaturday 😻

#Cats

Close up portrait of a black and white cat.

January 31, 2026 at 1:26 PM

J.E. Leak | Author

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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

January 29, 2026 at 12:54 PM

J.E. Leak | Author

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

#cats

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

January 24, 2026 at 10:21 PM

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Nicole Pyland | Sapphic Romance Author

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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

January 17, 2026 at 8:24 PM

J.E. Leak | Author

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

#Cats #Caturday

Close up portrait of a sleepy black and white cat.

January 17, 2026 at 11:48 AM

J.E. Leak | Author

@jeleakauthor.bsky.social

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

#BoundMovie #CustomMadeFigures

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.

January 11, 2026 at 11:05 PM

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E V Bancroft

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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.

www.patreon.com/posts/146917...

January 10, 2026 at 2:19 PM

J.E. Leak | Author

@jeleakauthor.bsky.social

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

#Cats #Caturday

January 10, 2026 at 1:55 PM

J.E. Leak | Author

@jeleakauthor.bsky.social

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 🌈📚💜

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.

January 9, 2026 at 1:12 PM

J.E. Leak | Author

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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
#Booksky #Newsletter #CoverReveal

January 7, 2026 at 2:02 PM

J.E. Leak | Author

@jeleakauthor.bsky.social

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

#Booksky #WLW

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.

January 7, 2026 at 11:02 AM

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TJDallas7

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BOOK 1 WHERE IT ALL BEGAN! CARDINAL SERIES NOW SPANNING 11/14 BOOKS!

~Semi-finalist for the BBNYA (Book Bloggers Novel of the Year Award) 2020~

www.amazon.com/dp/B08HV8QPB7

January 4, 2026 at 11:36 AM

J.E. Leak | Author

@jeleakauthor.bsky.social

I read a lot of books in 2025! Thank you, authors, for your brilliance and perseverance. I look forward to reading (and writing) more in 2026!

#Booksf="/hashtag/Booksky" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#Booksky #IAmReading #BookWrapUp #Books

A graphic showing 80 book covers representing all the books the poster read last year. Text reads: Book recap 2025. Thanks for a great year of reading!

January 4, 2026 at 12:16 PM

J.E. Leak | Author

@jeleakauthor.bsky.social

Who, me? High? Wut? 😻 #HappyCaturday!

#Cats #Caturday

Black and white cat staring off into the distance while hugging his catnip toy.

January 3, 2026 at 12:27 PM

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Alaina Erdell - BROOKE TAKES QUEEN is out!

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I'm starting 2026 with a new book release! Brooke Takes Queen is now available from BOLD STROKES BOOKS. Head to the link in the Comments for all your sapphic ice queen, opposites attract, workplace romance needs.

January 1, 2026 at 5:04 AM

J.E. Leak | Author

@jeleakauthor.bsky.social

Heeeeey! #HappyCaturday! 😻

#Cats #Caturday

December 28, 2025 at 12:42 AM

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