R. K. Thorne weaves optimistic tales of enemies that turn to lovers, traumatized characters that find their hidden power, and rebels who question authority.

Running D&D campaigns as a dungeon master has inspired stories stuffed with expansive, intricate worlds, mythic high stakes, multiple diverse points of view, and frequent ridiculous banter.

Her strong, competent heroines get caught up in the most inconvenient romances, typically with honorable, tortured heroes who are tough on the outside but secretly sweet on the inside. She loves writing realistic, tender, slow-burn relationships about equal partners who end up making a kick-butt team.

When not coming up with ways to flip-reverse her favorite tropes, she’s nurturing her garden, her houseplants, her children, her dog, and her husband-supported coffee obsession. She likes to think that she and her husband make an excellent kick-butt team.