Elle Kennedy is a bestselling author of contemporary romance and romantic suspense novels. Born and raised in the suburbs of Toronto, Ontario, Kennedy developed a love for writing at a young age. She pursued this passion throughout her teenage years and went on to earn a B.A. in English from York University. Kennedy's writing career took off in 2010 when she was nominated for the prestigious RITA award for her debut novel with Silhouette Romantic Suspense.
Kennedy has written numerous unpublished manuscripts and has had her work published by Harlequin Blaze and Samhain Publishing. In addition to writing under her own name, she has also used the pseudonym "Leanne Kennedy." Kennedy is well-known for her vivid and engaging storytelling, which often features strong heroines and sexy alpha heroes. Her writing combines just the right amount of heat and danger to keep readers on the edge of their seats.
Kennedy's work includes several popular series, such as the Out of Uniform series and the Killer Instincts series. She has also written over 50 standalone novels, including the globally successful Off-Campus series. Kennedy's books have earned her a place on the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestseller lists, solidifying her status as a leading voice in contemporary romance and romantic suspense.
When Kennedy is not writing, she enjoys pursuing other creative outlets, such as painting and playing the keyboard. She is also a fan of board games, particularly Battleship and Trivial Pursuit. Kennedy's dedication to her craft and her ability to create engaging and unforgettable stories have earned her a devoted following among romance readers around the world.
After Hours Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
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1
One Night of Sin
2014
2
One Night of Scandal
2014
3
One Night of Trouble
2014
Avalon Bay Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Good Girl Complex / Ever Since I Loved You
2022
2
Bad Girl Reputation / Ever Since I Needed You
2022
3
The Summer Girl
2023
Briar U Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
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1
The Chase
2018
2
The Risk
2019
3
The Play
2019
4
The Dare
2020
Campus Diaries Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
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1
The Graham Effect
2023
2
The Dixon Rule
2024
3
The Charlie Method
2025
Him Books (with Sarina Bowen)
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Title
Year
Goodreads
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1
Him
2015
2
Us
2016
3
Epic
2020
The Hunted Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
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1
Soldier Under Siege
2013
2
Special Forces Rendezvous
2013
3
Special Ops Exclusive
2013
Killer Instincts Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
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1
Midnight Rescue
2012
2
Midnight Alias
2013
3
Midnight Games
2013
4
Midnight Pursuits
2014
5
After Midnight
2014
6
Midnight Action
2014
7
Midnight Captive
2015
8
Midnight Revenge
2016
9
Midnight Target
2017
Off-Campus Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
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1
The Deal
2015
2
The Mistake
2015
3
The Score
2016
4
The Goal
2016
5
The Legacy
2021
Outlaws Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
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1
Claimed
2015
2
Addicted
2016
3
Ruled
2016
Out Of Uniform Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
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1
Heat of the Moment
2008
2
Hot and Bothered
2012
3
Heat of Passion
2012
4
Getting Hotter
2012
5
Heat of the Storm
2012
6
Hot and Heavy
2013
7
Heart Breaker / Feeling Hot
2012
8
Getting Hotter / Trouble Maker
2012
9
Hotter Than Ever
2013
10
A Little Bit of Hot
2014
11
Heat It Up
2013
12
As Hot As It Gets
2014
13
Heat of the Night
2013
14
The Heat is On
2013
15
Hotter Than Ever / Ladies Men
2013
16
As Hot As It Gets / Sweet Talker
2014
Prep Books
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Title
Year
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1
Misfit
2022
2
Rogue
2023
Small Town Scandals Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
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1
Millionaire's Last Stand
2011
2
The Heartbreak Sheriff
2011
WAGs Books (with Sarina Bowen)
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Title
Year
Goodreads
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1
Good Boy
2017
2
Good Boy (With: Sarina Bowen)
2017
3
Stay (With: Sarina Bowen)
2017
4
Stay
2017
Standalone Novels
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Title
Year
Goodreads
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1
Midnight Encounters
2008
2
Dance of Seduction
2008
3
Bad Apple
2008
4
Body Check
2009
5
The Survivor / Silent Watch
2009
6
Her Private Avenger
2010
7
The Agent / Witness Seduction
2011
8
Top Secret (With: Sarina Bowen)
2019
9
Top Secret
2019
10
Girl Abroad
2024
11
Love Song
2026
Short Stories/Novellas
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Title
Year
Goodreads
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1
Bad Moon Rising
2007
2
Going for It
2008
3
Hidden Desires
2010
4
A Little Bit of Hot
2014
5
Flash Fire
2015
6
The Pact
2019
7
Hot Zone
2019
8
Say Yes
2019
9
The Incident
2020
Elle Kennedy Omnibus
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Title
Year
Goodreads
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1
Soldier Under Siege / Hostage Midwife
2013
2
Special Forces Rendezvous / Secure Location
2013
3
Game On Box Set
2014
4
Time Out / Body Check
2015
The Coltons of Eden Falls Books (with Justine Davis, with Beth Cornelison)
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Title
Year
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1
Colton Showdown
2012
2
Colton Destiny
2012
3
Colton's Deep Cover
2012
4
Colton Destiny. Justine Davis
2012
5
Colton's Ranch Refuge
2012
The Coltons of Eden Falls Books
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Title
Year
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1
Colton Showdown ( By: Marie Ferrarella)
2012
2
Colton Destiny ( By: Justine Davis)
2012
3
Colton's Deep Cover
2012
4
Colton Destiny. Justine Davis (By: Justine Davis)
2012
5
Colton's Ranch Refuge ( By: Beth Cornelison)
2012
Kelley Legacy Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
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1
Captain's Call of Duty ( By: Cindy Dees)
2011
2
Private Justice
2011
3
Special Ops Bodyguard
2011
4
Private Justice (By: Marie Ferrarella)
2011
5
Cowboy Under Siege
2011
6
Cowboy Under Siege ( By: Gail Barrett)
2011
7
Special Ops Bodyguard (By: Beth Cornelison)
2011
8
Missing Mother-To-Be
2011
9
Captain's Call of Duty
2011
10
Rancher Under Cover (By: Carla Cassidy)
2011
11
The Kelley Legacy: Cowboy Under Siege / Rancher Under Cover (By: Gail Barrett)