Elle Kennedy

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Kennedy has written numerous unpublished manuscripts and has had her work published by Harlequin Blaze and Samhain Publishing.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
# Title Year
1 One Night of Sin 2014
2 One Night of Scandal 2014
3 One Night of Trouble 2014
Avalon Bay Books
# Title Year
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
# Title Year
1 The Chase 2018
2 The Risk 2019
3 The Play 2019
4 The Dare 2020
Campus Diaries Books
# Title Year
1 The Graham Effect 2023
2 The Dixon Rule 2024
Him Books (with Sarina Bowen)
# Title Year
1 Him 2015
2 Us 2016
3 Epic 2020
The Hunted Books
# Title Year
1 Soldier Under Siege 2013
2 Special Forces Rendezvous 2013
3 Special Ops Exclusive 2013
Killer Instincts Books
# Title Year
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
# Title Year
1 The Deal 2015
2 The Mistake 2015
3 The Score 2016
4 The Goal 2016
5 The Legacy 2021
Outlaws Books
# Title Year
1 Claimed 2015
2 Addicted 2016
3 Ruled 2016
Out Of Uniform Books
# Title Year
1 Hot and Bothered 2012
2 Heart Breaker / Feeling Hot 2012
3 Getting Hotter 2012
4 Hot and Heavy 2013
5 Hotter Than Ever 2013
6 A Little Bit of Hot 2014
7 As Hot As It Gets 2014
Prep Books
# Title Year
1 Misfit 2022
2 Rogue 2023
Small Town Scandals Books
# Title Year
1 Millionaire's Last Stand 2011
2 The Heartbreak Sheriff 2011
WAGs Books (with Sarina Bowen)
# Title Year
1 Good Boy 2017
2 Stay 2017
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
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 2019
9 Girl Abroad 2024
Elle Kennedy Omnibus
# Title Year
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)
# Title Year
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
Kelley Legacy Books
# Title Year
1 Private Justice 2011
2 Special Ops Bodyguard 2011
3 Cowboy Under Siege 2011
4 Missing Mother-To-Be 2011
5 Captain's Call of Duty 2011
DreamMakers Books (with Vivian Arend)
# Title Year
1 All Fired Up 2014
2 Love is a Battlefield 2014
3 Don't Walk Away 2015
Elle Kennedy Anthologies
# Title Year
1 Red-Hot Summer 2008
2 Hot Summer Nights 2008
3 SEAL of My Dreams 2011
4 Christmas in the City 2019