Harley Laroux
@harleylaroux.bsky.social
Queer Author of Adult Romance | A Vow Fatale - Spring 2026 | Agent: Weaver Literary Agency | they/she | www.harleylaroux.com
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It's a new year, which meets it's time to re-introduce myself! I'm Harley Laroux (they/she), a queer author of wickedly dark romance — sometimes scary, always kinky.
The hard work Jaclyn Kelso and Allie Shae put into their performances in House of Rayne, bringing these characters to life, is so clear when you listen. I can't thank them enough for the passion with which they approached this project 🖤
January 29, 2026 at 9:01 PM
The hard work Jaclyn Kelso and Allie Shae put into their performances in House of Rayne, bringing these characters to life, is so clear when you listen. I can't thank them enough for the passion with which they approached this project 🖤
Current news about LGBTQ+ literature can feel bleak — publishers "pulling back," books being banned, libraries threatened. So House of Rayne's nomination truly means so much to me. Readers want LGBTQ+ books. Our stories are needed 🖤
people.com/31st-audie-award-finalists-full-list-exclusive-11894686
people.com/31st-audie-award-finalists-full-list-exclusive-11894686
Cher, Tina Knowles and Kate McKinnon Among 31st Audie Award Finalists — See the Full List! (Exclusive)
The finalists for the 31st Audie Awards have been announced, per a statement shared by the Audio Publishers Association (APA) on Jan. 28. The annual awards ceremony recognizes "distinction in audioboo...
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January 29, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Current news about LGBTQ+ literature can feel bleak — publishers "pulling back," books being banned, libraries threatened. So House of Rayne's nomination truly means so much to me. Readers want LGBTQ+ books. Our stories are needed 🖤
people.com/31st-audie-award-finalists-full-list-exclusive-11894686
people.com/31st-audie-award-finalists-full-list-exclusive-11894686
House of Rayne is an Audie Award finalist! 😭🥹🖤
I am so incredibly honored! The Audio Publisher's Association has nominated House of Rayne as a finalist in the Erotica category!
I am so incredibly honored! The Audio Publisher's Association has nominated House of Rayne as a finalist in the Erotica category!
January 29, 2026 at 9:01 PM
House of Rayne is an Audie Award finalist! 😭🥹🖤
I am so incredibly honored! The Audio Publisher's Association has nominated House of Rayne as a finalist in the Erotica category!
I am so incredibly honored! The Audio Publisher's Association has nominated House of Rayne as a finalist in the Erotica category!
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed the read! 🖤
January 29, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed the read! 🖤
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Seattle: Today and every other Friday.
January 23, 2026 at 2:27 PM
Seattle: Today and every other Friday.
Oh hey, it's my face! (And my new pfp) 💀✨️
January 11, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Oh hey, it's my face! (And my new pfp) 💀✨️
Oh my god?! House of Rayne got a shoutout in Glamour 🥰❤️
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The Smuttiest, Spiciest Erotic Novels, According to BookTok
"Reading romance and anything smutty has taught me way more about myself and my sexuality than any textbook or sex-ed class ever could."
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January 3, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Oh my god?! House of Rayne got a shoutout in Glamour 🥰❤️
www.glamour.com/story/the-sm...
www.glamour.com/story/the-sm...
Will I finish all 3 books in 2026? Probably not. But I'm feeling really excited about all 3 projects, and am hoping to start sharing more about them in the coming months!
Happy 2026 y'all! ✨️
Happy 2026 y'all! ✨️
January 1, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Will I finish all 3 books in 2026? Probably not. But I'm feeling really excited about all 3 projects, and am hoping to start sharing more about them in the coming months!
Happy 2026 y'all! ✨️
Happy 2026 y'all! ✨️
| Books in Progress for 2026, cont. |
Forgotten Land – achillean romance. I'm not sure how to describe this except like... cowboy meets investigative journalist who won't stop trespassing on his ranch in an effort to find the legendary cryptids that live there. There's horror. And it's kinky (duh).
Forgotten Land – achillean romance. I'm not sure how to describe this except like... cowboy meets investigative journalist who won't stop trespassing on his ranch in an effort to find the legendary cryptids that live there. There's horror. And it's kinky (duh).
January 1, 2026 at 5:20 PM
| Books in Progress for 2026, cont. |
Forgotten Land – achillean romance. I'm not sure how to describe this except like... cowboy meets investigative journalist who won't stop trespassing on his ranch in an effort to find the legendary cryptids that live there. There's horror. And it's kinky (duh).
Forgotten Land – achillean romance. I'm not sure how to describe this except like... cowboy meets investigative journalist who won't stop trespassing on his ranch in an effort to find the legendary cryptids that live there. There's horror. And it's kinky (duh).
| Books in Progress for 2026, cont. |
Frozen Hearts – sapphic romance inspired by The Thing and Lara Croft. For everyone who likes the idea of doing it in an Artic research base.
Frozen Hearts – sapphic romance inspired by The Thing and Lara Croft. For everyone who likes the idea of doing it in an Artic research base.
January 1, 2026 at 5:20 PM
| Books in Progress for 2026, cont. |
Frozen Hearts – sapphic romance inspired by The Thing and Lara Croft. For everyone who likes the idea of doing it in an Artic research base.
Frozen Hearts – sapphic romance inspired by The Thing and Lara Croft. For everyone who likes the idea of doing it in an Artic research base.
| Books in Progress for 2026 |
These are just placeholder names, not official titles.
Project BB – I know, I know. But it's time for this book to be finished. Finally. An MMF, friends-to-lovers, second-chance romance. Losers spin-off.
These are just placeholder names, not official titles.
Project BB – I know, I know. But it's time for this book to be finished. Finally. An MMF, friends-to-lovers, second-chance romance. Losers spin-off.
January 1, 2026 at 5:20 PM
| Books in Progress for 2026 |
These are just placeholder names, not official titles.
Project BB – I know, I know. But it's time for this book to be finished. Finally. An MMF, friends-to-lovers, second-chance romance. Losers spin-off.
These are just placeholder names, not official titles.
Project BB – I know, I know. But it's time for this book to be finished. Finally. An MMF, friends-to-lovers, second-chance romance. Losers spin-off.
| Release Schedule for 2026 |
Her Soul for Revenge: Deluxe Hardcover – January 27
A Vow Fatale, Bonkers Romance: Bluebeard – Spring 2026
Losers: Part 1, Deluxe Paperback – April 28
Losers: Part 2, Deluxe Paperback – May 26
The Dare, paperback – June 28
Mongrel – TBA, potentially late 2026
Her Soul for Revenge: Deluxe Hardcover – January 27
A Vow Fatale, Bonkers Romance: Bluebeard – Spring 2026
Losers: Part 1, Deluxe Paperback – April 28
Losers: Part 2, Deluxe Paperback – May 26
The Dare, paperback – June 28
Mongrel – TBA, potentially late 2026
January 1, 2026 at 5:20 PM
| Release Schedule for 2026 |
Her Soul for Revenge: Deluxe Hardcover – January 27
A Vow Fatale, Bonkers Romance: Bluebeard – Spring 2026
Losers: Part 1, Deluxe Paperback – April 28
Losers: Part 2, Deluxe Paperback – May 26
The Dare, paperback – June 28
Mongrel – TBA, potentially late 2026
Her Soul for Revenge: Deluxe Hardcover – January 27
A Vow Fatale, Bonkers Romance: Bluebeard – Spring 2026
Losers: Part 1, Deluxe Paperback – April 28
Losers: Part 2, Deluxe Paperback – May 26
The Dare, paperback – June 28
Mongrel – TBA, potentially late 2026
I live in Washington State. I have 3 cats and many plants. I am nonbinary, which means my natural hair color is somewhere between pink and blue. I'm obsessed with Stardew Valley. I drink a lot of coffee, and a ton of tea. I only leave my house for books or brunch.
January 1, 2026 at 5:20 PM
I live in Washington State. I have 3 cats and many plants. I am nonbinary, which means my natural hair color is somewhere between pink and blue. I'm obsessed with Stardew Valley. I drink a lot of coffee, and a ton of tea. I only leave my house for books or brunch.
It's a new year, which meets it's time to re-introduce myself! I'm Harley Laroux (they/she), a queer author of wickedly dark romance — sometimes scary, always kinky.
January 1, 2026 at 5:20 PM
It's a new year, which meets it's time to re-introduce myself! I'm Harley Laroux (they/she), a queer author of wickedly dark romance — sometimes scary, always kinky.
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I’ll be buying House of Rayne on audiobook tomorrow and I can’t wait!! @harleylaroux.bsky.social I know I’ll love it so I’ll be buying the actual book too 🤗
December 16, 2025 at 3:24 AM
I’ll be buying House of Rayne on audiobook tomorrow and I can’t wait!! @harleylaroux.bsky.social I know I’ll love it so I’ll be buying the actual book too 🤗
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🚨ICYMI🚨
We'll be bringing New York Times Bestseller @harleylaroux.bsky.social 's SOULS trilogy to the UK with stunning new covers, kicking off with HER SOUL TO TAKE - available to preorder in early 2026!
Prepare to meet your new dark fantasy romance obsession...
Learn more https://bit.ly/4ofkGD0
We'll be bringing New York Times Bestseller @harleylaroux.bsky.social 's SOULS trilogy to the UK with stunning new covers, kicking off with HER SOUL TO TAKE - available to preorder in early 2026!
Prepare to meet your new dark fantasy romance obsession...
Learn more https://bit.ly/4ofkGD0
December 17, 2025 at 6:01 PM
🚨ICYMI🚨
We'll be bringing New York Times Bestseller @harleylaroux.bsky.social 's SOULS trilogy to the UK with stunning new covers, kicking off with HER SOUL TO TAKE - available to preorder in early 2026!
Prepare to meet your new dark fantasy romance obsession...
Learn more https://bit.ly/4ofkGD0
We'll be bringing New York Times Bestseller @harleylaroux.bsky.social 's SOULS trilogy to the UK with stunning new covers, kicking off with HER SOUL TO TAKE - available to preorder in early 2026!
Prepare to meet your new dark fantasy romance obsession...
Learn more https://bit.ly/4ofkGD0
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If anyone in my immediate circle asks, I need this specific version of these books for my birthday. I've reread Losers by @harleylaroux.bsky.social a few times. I'm obsessed with it and need them as a trophy on my shelf to show off. Thank you for this wonderful found family.
January 1, 2026 at 12:52 AM
If anyone in my immediate circle asks, I need this specific version of these books for my birthday. I've reread Losers by @harleylaroux.bsky.social a few times. I'm obsessed with it and need them as a trophy on my shelf to show off. Thank you for this wonderful found family.
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I guess we know why Trump, Bondi, Patel and Mike Johnson have been covering up the Epstein files. I’m sure there is a whole lot more and a whole lot worse.
November 12, 2025 at 2:26 PM
I guess we know why Trump, Bondi, Patel and Mike Johnson have been covering up the Epstein files. I’m sure there is a whole lot more and a whole lot worse.
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HAPPY ALL SOULS DAY!
Why not celebrate with a ICYMI Acquisition Announcement?
We've snapped up @harleylaroux.bsky.social 's SOULS TRILOGY for the UK.
Book 1: HER SOUL TO TAKE. Fall 2026
UK/BC Rights exc. CAN and ANZ acquired by @alrutter.bsky.social
Learn More https://bit.ly/4ofkGD0
Why not celebrate with a ICYMI Acquisition Announcement?
We've snapped up @harleylaroux.bsky.social 's SOULS TRILOGY for the UK.
Book 1: HER SOUL TO TAKE. Fall 2026
UK/BC Rights exc. CAN and ANZ acquired by @alrutter.bsky.social
Learn More https://bit.ly/4ofkGD0
November 2, 2025 at 5:40 PM
HAPPY ALL SOULS DAY!
Why not celebrate with a ICYMI Acquisition Announcement?
We've snapped up @harleylaroux.bsky.social 's SOULS TRILOGY for the UK.
Book 1: HER SOUL TO TAKE. Fall 2026
UK/BC Rights exc. CAN and ANZ acquired by @alrutter.bsky.social
Learn More https://bit.ly/4ofkGD0
Why not celebrate with a ICYMI Acquisition Announcement?
We've snapped up @harleylaroux.bsky.social 's SOULS TRILOGY for the UK.
Book 1: HER SOUL TO TAKE. Fall 2026
UK/BC Rights exc. CAN and ANZ acquired by @alrutter.bsky.social
Learn More https://bit.ly/4ofkGD0
House of Rayne is one of Publishers Weekly's Best Books of 2025! 💜✨️ THANK YOU!
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Best Books 2025: Publishers Weekly Publishers Weekly
Best Books 2025, Best Romance Books, Regina Black, Iman Hariri-Kia, TJ Alexander, Emily Henry, Harley Laroux, Marie Rutkoski
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October 27, 2025 at 6:53 PM
House of Rayne is one of Publishers Weekly's Best Books of 2025! 💜✨️ THANK YOU!
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House of Rayne, an adult sapphic romance, is available now in hardcover, ebook, and audio!
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HOUSE OF RAYNE: Deluxe Limited Edition - Pages
HOUSE OF RAYNE: Deluxe Limited Edition From New York Times bestselling author Harley Laroux comes the unique standalone sapphic gothic romance, with
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October 19, 2025 at 4:36 PM
House of Rayne, an adult sapphic romance, is available now in hardcover, ebook, and audio!
➡️ kensingtonbooks.com/pages/houseofraynepreorder/
➡️ kensingtonbooks.com/pages/houseofraynepreorder/
House of Rayne in spicy microtropes 🌶✨️
Looking to get a very particular itch scratched? Do you want sapphic ladies falling in love while running from ghosts? How about a sarcastic-but-protective Muscle Mommy? Or an anxious-but-loyal GF who will risk her life for you (and your dog)?
Looking to get a very particular itch scratched? Do you want sapphic ladies falling in love while running from ghosts? How about a sarcastic-but-protective Muscle Mommy? Or an anxious-but-loyal GF who will risk her life for you (and your dog)?
October 19, 2025 at 4:36 PM
House of Rayne in spicy microtropes 🌶✨️
Looking to get a very particular itch scratched? Do you want sapphic ladies falling in love while running from ghosts? How about a sarcastic-but-protective Muscle Mommy? Or an anxious-but-loyal GF who will risk her life for you (and your dog)?
Looking to get a very particular itch scratched? Do you want sapphic ladies falling in love while running from ghosts? How about a sarcastic-but-protective Muscle Mommy? Or an anxious-but-loyal GF who will risk her life for you (and your dog)?
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got house of rain by @harleylaroux.bsky.social from the library like 2 days after it released. read it in less than a day. highly recommend! now i'm just (im)patiently waiting for a vow fatale.
a cartoon character says " can 't wait " with his tongue hanging out
Alt: a cartoon character says " can 't wait " with his tongue hanging out
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October 18, 2025 at 8:34 PM
got house of rain by @harleylaroux.bsky.social from the library like 2 days after it released. read it in less than a day. highly recommend! now i'm just (im)patiently waiting for a vow fatale.
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It arrived faster than promised! 🙌🙌🙌 Look at that embossed cover 😍
October 10, 2025 at 9:58 AM
It arrived faster than promised! 🙌🙌🙌 Look at that embossed cover 😍
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I'm rereading Losers by @harleylaroux.bsky.social and they're just such a family 😭😭😭😭
October 12, 2025 at 5:32 PM
I'm rereading Losers by @harleylaroux.bsky.social and they're just such a family 😭😭😭😭