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J.E. Leak | Author
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Author, photographer, illustrator, geek. Lover of vintage things. Writer of the sapphic noir Shadow series. she/her https://sleek.bio/je-leak-author
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J.E. Leak | Author @jeleakauthor.bsky.social · Sep 16
✨Do you have a road trip coming up? A long-haul flight? Or maybe you’re just itching for an unforgettable series?✨

Pour some Abby Craden into your ears and settle in for one heck of a ride!

A sultry spy falls for her mark in this sapphic noir historical fiction series.
amzn.to/3icwd98

WLW | 🌈📚💜
Graphic showing the four books of the sapphic noir Shadow series by J.E. Leak. Text reads: Film Noir? Sultry Spies? Abby Craden? Yes, please!
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Elisabeth Welch photographed by Sasha, 1933
Actress and singer Elisabeth Welch — dressed in a black gown and wrapped in a black cape — captured almost in profile while seated and posed against a well-lit background, looking upwards, her left hand resting on her chest, in a medium-length black-and-white studio portrait taken by the photographer Sasha
November 15, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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Happy #LesFicFri 🏳️‍🌈
Theme: Leg
Old Hollywood vibes, but sapphic! From 𝘐𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘸 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘢𝘴𝘵 (Shadow Series Book 1).

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

Available in audiobook, narrated by Abby Craden!
books2read.com/itsotp
#BookSky 🌈📚💜
This is a book quote graphic for In the Shadow of the Past (Shadow series Book 1) by J.E. Leak. The text reads: Jenny blinked at the shimmering figure before her. She looked like a tap dancer out of a Busby Berkeley musical, with her silver and gold lamé tails and short shorts, separated by a burgundy cummerbund. Jenny couldn’t help but notice the woman’s legs, as was the intent, and she silently reprimanded herself for falling into the club’s web of sexual vice.
November 14, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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For National Fountain Pen Day, my favorite is a Sheaffer Tuckaway in carmine red striated celluloid (circa 1940–44). I have hundreds of vintage fountain pens that I've restored, but I'm especially fond of Sheaffers. Isn't she a beauty? Writes like a dream!
#FountainPens #AuthorLife
An uncapped Sheaffer Tuckaway fountain pen in carmine red pictured with a vintage RolliFlex camera and a vintage photograph in the background.
November 8, 2025 at 3:55 AM
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Happy #LesFicFri 🏳️‍🌈
Theme: Smooth
Old Hollywood vibes, but sapphic! From 𝘐𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘸 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘢𝘴𝘵 (Shadow Series Book 1).

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

Available in audiobook, narrated by Abby Craden!

books2read.com/itsotp
#BookSky 🌈📚💜
This is a book quote graphic for In the Shadow of the Past (Shadow series Book 1) by J.E. Leak. The text reads: Jenny placed her hands gently on each side of the wayward seam and began slowly and methodically working her way up the limb until she found the heat beneath her hands seeping into her fingers, up her arm, and through her body, settling—mmmph ... God ... hello—somewhere just below her belly. She tried to remain neutral, but the warm, firm leg in her hands, the smooth hose, and the subtle hint of perfume dabbed behind the singer’s knee made indifference a struggle.
November 7, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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Good night, Taos. Your sunset display was spectacular!
#authorlife #sunset
Gorgeous sunset over mountains. Gorgeous sunset over mountains.
November 4, 2025 at 1:34 AM
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I did not have running into George R.R. Martin in a café in Santa Fe on my bingo card today, but 2025 has just been weird that way! 🤷‍♀️
#Author
November 3, 2025 at 11:28 PM
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Audrey Hepburn photographed by George Douglas atop the Rockefeller Tower in New York City, 1952
Actress Audrey Hepburn — dressed in a black coat, white scarf and gloves — captured standing in profile, face turned toward the camera, smiling as her right hand rests on the railing of the observation deck at 30 Rockefeller Plaza, Manhattan skyscrapers and buildings visible behind her in the background, in a medium-length black-and-white shot taken during a break from appearing in the Broadway production of Gigi in New York City Actress Audrey Hepburn — dressed in a black coat, white scarf and gloves — captured standing in profile, face turned toward the camera, smiling at someone off-camera as she stands by the railing of the observation deck at 30 Rockefeller Plaza, Manhattan skyscrapers and buildings visible beneath her, in a medium-length black-and-white shot taken from above during a break from appearing in the Broadway production of Gigi in New York City
November 3, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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Saw this sobering exhibit today. The importance of art and culture in society cannot be overstated. History can't be ignored, lest the past become prologue.
#HistoryMatters #StayVigilant
Exhibit poster for MODERN ART AND POLITICS IN GERMANY 1910-1945 Featuring the painting Sonja by Christian Schad
November 3, 2025 at 12:12 AM
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New look for an older book!

One Way or Another has had a refresh and is now available in KU 😀 Link in comments!

➡️ player / hopeless romantic
➡️ lawyer / teacher
➡️ found family
➡️ London setting
➡️ feisty elderly aunt
➡️ snarky banter
➡️ safe sex
➡️ strap on
➡️ femme top
Book cover for One Way or Another, by A. L. Brooks. The cover is a stylised graphic depicting the London skyline at night with a quarter moon hanging over and being reflected in the river
October 22, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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Good night, #NewMexico!
#sunset
Bright orange and blue sky. Sunset over the mountains in New Mexico
November 2, 2025 at 12:43 AM
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Rest stops just hit different here. 😬
#NewMexico
Beware Rattlesnake sign.
November 2, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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Months after we lost Forrest, Winston has adopted Forrest's bed over his own. We put the bed on the table to finally put it away and Mr. Man hopped right in and made himself at home. This makes my heart smile. #HappyCaturday, all!😻
#cats
Black and white cat in a cat bed.
November 1, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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Good morning, Albuquerque!
#sunrise
Sunrise over the mountains in New Mexico.
November 1, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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Happy #LesFicFri 🏳️‍🌈
Theme: Afraid
Quote from the award-winning 4th book in the Shadow series, 𝘐𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘸 𝘰𝘧 𝘝𝘪𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺 (Shadow Series Book 4).
Dark secrets and forbidden desires collide in this sapphic noir series. 💄👠🥃
Available in audiobook, narrated by Abby Craden!
books2read.com/itsov
#BookSky 🌈📚💜
This is a book quote graphic for In the Shadow of Victory (Shadow Series Book 4) by J.E. Leak. The text reads: “I just wanted you safe. As for the big picture … without you, they have nothing, and now—” Her voice trailed off. Jenny sat beside her. “I’m not afraid to die if I have to, Kat.” Kathryn cut a worried look at her. The thought of her death was a kick in the gut that sent a renewed wave of panic through her. Jenny was steady, with no hint of fear to leave this world. Kathryn didn’t know this woman. Whatever had happened to her in the seven months they were apart had hardened her. She held determination and resignation with equal regard and was prepared for either. Jenny had become stronger, and she had grown weaker.
October 31, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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A dash of 𝘊𝘢𝘴𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘢, a pinch of 𝘕𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴, and a drop of morally gray. A sultry spy falls for her assignment in this epic WWII love story. If you enjoy classic Old Hollywood films and stories with forbidden love, twists, turns, angst, and redemption, the Shadow series is for you! amzn.to/3icwd98
Graphic showing the four books of the sapphic noir Shadow series by J.E. Leak. Text reads: Love, angst, intrigue, secrets, and spies.
October 27, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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Mom let me meowt! #HappyCaturday for realz!😻
#Cats #Caturday
Close up of a black and white cat rolling around on the ground beside a garden.
October 25, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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Happy #LesFicFri 🏳️‍🌈
Theme: Hand
A tender moment 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.
💄👠🥃

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#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: Jenny closed her eyes and enjoyed the soft hand in hers. She bathed in the memory of it on her body, of it finding her most intimate places and lingering there, its only ambition her pleasure. She held on tight and longed for one last passionate kiss before they parted. “Where’s a ladies’ room when you need it?” Kathryn joked, seeing the telltale flush of Jenny’s neck.
October 24, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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Winston working hard helping mom foil stained glass pieces. Special bonus: TOE BEANS! #HappyCaturday!😻
#Cats #Caturday
Portrait of a black and white cat laying on his side in front of a stained glass foiling machine.
October 18, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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Happy #LesFicFri 🏳️‍🌈
Theme: Walk
She was prepared to lose her life. She was not prepared to lose her heart. Everything you loved about Book 1, and so much more!

Continue the Shadow series with 𝘐𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘸 𝘰𝘧 𝘓𝘰𝘷𝘦 (Shadow Series Book 2)💄👠🥃

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#BookSky 🌈📚💜
#SapphicNoir
#WLW
This is a book quote graphic for In the Shadow of Love (Shadow series Book 2) by J.E. Leak. The text reads: “You know, I’m a big fan of hot and cold running water, but this is getting a little ridiculous.” Kathryn stared at her. Jenny looked so wild, restless, and alive. One look and she didn’t want to walk away. Her heart raced and her fists clenched in restraint as she fought the urge to take her in her arms again and kiss her.
October 17, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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Sixteen years ago, this handsome dude showed up brimming with cat-distribution-system bravado and stayed. With heavy hearts, we said goodbye to him yesterday.

R.I.P. Buddy, aka Mr. GrungeBucket, King of all he surveyed.

Thanks for choosing us, pal. Love you forever, you handsome so-and-so, you. 😻
Up close portrait of a black and white cat facing left with a white heart emoji in the upper lefthand corner. Below the heart reads: Buddy 2009(ish) - 2025 Photo of a contented black and white cat sitting in the dirt like a sphinx. Photo of a black and white cat on the edge of a roof looking at the camera. Photo of a black and white cat laying in the sun with his paw extended close to the camera.
October 11, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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Jim's work is GORGEOUS!
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My Fall Sale starts now!

All prints are on sale. Use code FALL20 for an additional 20% off everything.

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Jim Musil Painter. Archival Prints.
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October 11, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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🏳️‍🌈📚🚫 You can’t delete what refuses to disappear.

#BannedBooksWeek #CensorshipIsSo1984 #LetFreedomReadDay #ReadForYourRights #StandUpForReading #FreedomToRead #DefendTheFirst #ReadBannedBooks #BookFreedom #SapphicsWithTheBanned
October 11, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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It only happens once or twice a year. 500+ Paperbacks as low as $5.95. Don't wait to grab a few!

Curl Up with a Paperback Sale - Bella Books:
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October 11, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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Windburn is UP FOR PRE-ORDER! PUBLISHING ON OCTOBER 31

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RETURN TO DRAGONS!

Join the four Crowhart sisters as they find themselves, find love and break a generational curse! A series full of secrets, mysteries and SPICE! We also get to revisit OUR OLD FRIENDS ON DRAGONS ;)
October 11, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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Happy #LesFicFri 🏳️‍🌈
Theme: Jump
The fall has begun. Quote 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 the amazing Abby Craden!

books2read.com/itsotp
#BookSky 🌈📚💜
This is a book quote graphic for In the Shadow of the Past (Shadow series Book 1) by J.E. Leak. The text reads: “She’s returning something to me at dinner tonight, and then I’m out.” “Will she know that?” “She will agree to it wholeheartedly.” He raised his brow. “Oh, to be a fly on the wall.” Kathryn grinned, but it was just for show. Selfishly, she didn’t want to be out of Jenny’s life. She wanted to stay in the warm glow of hope’s promise for as long as she could. Smitty was right. She was thawing out. It was the worst thing that could happen to her. She had a war to return to. Jenny had a beautiful life to live. Smitty shook his head. “Why do you let me jump to conclusions?” “I’m just waiting for you to stop jumping to conclusions.”
October 10, 2025 at 6:21 PM