Hi, I’m Kendall R. Leigh. I write adult romance with heat, heart, and a little grit around the edges. My stories lean into lust and intimacy, but I always make space for character, emotion, and the weight of the world my people live in especially when that world is falling apart.

I’m a transwoman, and that absolutely informs how I write about desire, identity, and connection. I care about stories where intimacy feels earned, not just hot. I like exploring what happens when people are pushed past their limits emotionally, physically, or both and how love or lust can pull them back from the edge (or push them over it).

Most of what I write falls somewhere between post-apocalyptic survival and emotionally charged, character-driven romance. Expect flawed characters, tension that builds slow or snaps fast, and moments that hit hard, whether in bed or on the battlefield.

Outside of writing, I’m into horror movies, synth-heavy soundtracks, retro-futuristic art, and long nights chasing a story that refuses to behave. I like building worlds that feel rough but lived-in, and people who aren’t always good, but are always trying.

If you’re looking for romance that’s hot, grounded, and a little bruised, welcome. I’m glad you’re here.

(Also don't mind the name of my profile, Chantel Rodriguez was just a random name I put in when I first made this profile to just simply read. Only now do I actually want to write so this is my professional attempt lol. I'll get around to changing it eventually)