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

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J.E. Leak | Author@jeleakauthor· Jul 11

Baby girl heard a bird outside and ZOMG! WANT! (she said) Happy Caturday!😻

Close up side portrait of a tuxedo cat with yellow eyes laser focused on a bird outside.

J.E. Leak | Author@jeleakauthor· Jul 10

Happy #LesFicFri 🏳️‍🌈 Theme: Late "I swear, if a man designs a dress, you can bet he'll put the zipper in the most inconvenient place just so he can help you out of it later." From 𝘐𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘸 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘢𝘴𝘵 (Shadow Series Book 1). 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: "Say, could you—" Kathryn said, as she appeared from behind the screen, struggling with the zipper behind her back. "Sure," Jenny said, springing from the chair a little too eagerly. "Thank you," Kathryn said with a frustrated exhale as she placed a hand on her chest to hold up the dress. "I swear, if a man designs a dress, you can bet he'll put the zipper in the most inconvenient place just so he can help you out of it later." "The swine," Jenny said in mock indignation as she tried not to notice the lack of undergarments on the delicate valley of bare skin she'd just uncovered.

J.E. Leak | Author@jeleakauthor· Jul 4

Good thing she's so cute! (and yes, the blinds were raised ...😂) Happy Caturday!😻

Cute black and white cat looking up at the camera as she gets her chin scratched.

Black and white cat sitting on a cat tree, looking out a glass door through shredded window blinds.

J.E. Leak | Author@jeleakauthor· Jul 3

Happy #LesFicFri 🏳️‍🌈 Theme: Forgive Quote from 𝘐𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘸 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘢𝘴𝘵 (Shadow Series Book 1). 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's gaze held a depth of understanding, comfort, and forgiveness that she'd never allowed herself. It was warm and bright and weightless. Peace made manifest.

J.E. Leak | Author@jeleakauthor· Jun 27

Well, she's all ours now! Meet Bella, who loves walking outside on a harness/leash, and is equally comfortable lounging in the house. Winston is not amused. #HappyCaturday!😻 #Cats #Caturday

Black and white cat on a leash sitting on a porch swing.

J.E. Leak | Author@jeleakauthor· Jun 26

Happy #LesFicFri 🏳️‍🌈 Theme: Angry From 𝘐𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘸 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘢𝘴𝘵 (Shadow Series Book 1). Dark secrets and forbidden desires collide in this sapphic noir WW2 spy series. 💄👠🥃 Available in audiobook, narrated by Abby Craden! books2read.com/itsotp #BookSky 🌈📚💜 #WLW

This is a book quote graphic for In the Shadow of the Past (Shadow series Book 1) by J.E. Leak. The text reads: Anger, like venom, rolled around in her mouth until she could no longer stand the taste of it.

J.E. Leak | Author@jeleakauthor· Jun 19

Happy #LesFicFri 🏳️‍🌈 Theme: Serious If only she could give in ... 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 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: Kathryn grinned, as the unrelenting conflict within her stopped its incessant saber rattling. Jenny had that effect on her. Lulling her into normalcy. No wonder it was so hard to let her go. She wasn’t a spy, or a war criminal, or someone to be on guard against at all times. She was an innocent drawn into the ugly world of intrigue by tragedy. One more reason to set her free.
Her resolve was interrupted by Jenny’s hand on her cheek.
“Seriously, Kat. What’s the matter? I know you want to. I’ve sensed it all night.”
Kathryn tensed under the warm hand on her face and got lost in Jenny’s searching eyes.

J.E. Leak | Author@jeleakauthor· Jun 13

Um, so the Cat Distribution System may have found us. Plot twist, this tiny little kitten may have tiny little kittens of her own somewhere around here (that we haven't been able to find yet). So we're just letting her come and go hoping she'll lead us to them. No joy, yet. #HappyCaturday! 😻

J.E. Leak | Author@jeleakauthor· Jun 13

Happy #LesFicFri 🏳️‍🌈 Theme: Believe And so the fall begins ... From 𝘐𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘸 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘢𝘴𝘵 (Shadow Series Book 1). Dark secrets and forbidden desires collide in this sapphic noir WW2 spy series. 💄👠🥃 Available in audiobook, narrated by Abby Craden! books2read.com/itsotp #BookSky 🌈📚💜 #WLW

This is a book quote graphic for In the Shadow of the Past (Shadow series Book 1) by J.E. Leak. The text reads: Kathryn blamed exhaustion for the uncharacteristic longing for Jenny Ryan. The longing wasn’t real. It was a product of delayed disengagement, remnants of feelings manufactured to complete her assignment. Wasn’t it?
It had been so long since she’d been honest about her feelings. Maybe it had been too long since her feelings were honest. The truth felt uncomfortable, just as the lies had been uncomfortable once. Now the lies were a way of life. Often her survival depended on it. Without so much as a whisper goodbye, genuine emotion had become foreign to her, and the fine art of betrayal had taken its place. Could she even discern the truth from playacting anymore? She closed her eyes and searched for the person who used to know. She looked up into innocent green eyes and thought she saw someone she remembered, someone she wanted to be again.
“I don’t think you’d believe me if I told you,” she said honestly.
“Try me.”
“Because I like you too much.”
Jenny raised her brow. “Okay. Could you like me a little less? Say, for an hour?” She paused and smiled. “Maybe two?”

J.E. Leak | Author@jeleakauthor· Jun 11

Thrilled to find 𝘐𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘸 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘢𝘴𝘵 (Shadow Series Book 1) in a Sarah Waters sandwich on Audible's Best Sellers list in LGBTQ+ Historical Fiction! Thank you, readers, for keeping this sapphic noir series starter on the charts! 🫶🫶🫶 Available in Audible Plus go.jeleak.com/UtBmPYY 💄👠🥃

Screen shot of the Audible Best Sellers in LBGTQ+ Historical Fiction list showing the audiobook of 𝘐𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘸 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘢𝘴𝘵 (Shadow Series Book 1) by J.E. Leak sitting at #8 on the chart in between Tipping the Velvet and The Little Stranger by Sarah Waters.

J.E. Leak | Author@jeleakauthor· Jun 6

Breadstick maintenance. #HappyCaturday!😻 #Cats #Caturday

Black and white cat licking its front paw.

J.E. Leak | Author@jeleakauthor· May 29

Happy #LesFicFri 🏳️‍🌈 Theme: Wink 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 Abby Craden! books2read.com/itsotp #BookSky 🌈📚💜

Book cover for In the Shadow of the Past (Shadow Series Book 1) by J.E. Leak. Text reads: He continued to shake Kathryn’s hand long after proper etiquette demanded, and recognizing the affliction, Jenny rubbed his arm and whispered, “Down boy.”
“Yes, ma’am,” he said, as he sat down.
Jenny kept her gaze firmly fixed on Kathryn’s face, but she could feel Cal staring at her.
“Huh,” escaped his lips as a statement.
Jenny broke her stare with effort and looked his way. “Huh what?”
He cut his eyes to Kathryn, who gave him a wink and a seductive grin.
“Uh,” Cal drew out, “I’m gonna be over at the bar if ya need me.”
Cal cleared his throat into the silence and thumbed over his shoulder. “Yeah, anyway, the bar.” He stood and made his way across the club.
Jenny furrowed her brow. “What was that about?”
Kathryn claimed innocence with a shrug.

J.E. Leak | Author@jeleakauthor· May 22

Happy #LesFicFri 🏳️‍🌈 Theme: Oh no Classic noir film vibes, but sapphic! From 𝘐𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘸 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘢𝘴𝘵 (Shadow Series Book 1). Dark secrets and forbidden desires collide in this sapphic WW2 spy 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:
“But obviously you’ve dealt with some demons. Yes?”
“Obviously?”
“Well … you have, haven’t you?”
Kathryn hesitated. “Let’s just say I have my demons.”
“But you’re together. You don’t break down at the drop of a hat, so you’ve dealt with that in some way.”
Kathryn shook her head. “I run as fast as I can.”
“You can’t run forever.”
“I can try.”
Kathryn’s answer was unapologetic, and Jenny supposed whatever happened must have been pretty awful. She put her hand on Kathryn’s forearm. “I want you to know, if you ever need to talk about it, I’m here.”
Kathryn smiled and patted her hand. “Oh, no. One emotionally distraught person a night. That’s my limit.”

J.E. Leak | Author@jeleakauthor· May 16

I told Mom I could easily be an outdoor cat. Look how comfortable I am in my natural habitat ... She laughed and said, "Oh, hell no." I tried, y'all. #HappyCaturday! 😻

Portrait of a tuxedo cat laying on his back in the grass.

J.E. Leak | Author@jeleakauthor· May 16

Happy #LesFicFri 🏳️‍🌈 Theme: Soft Oh, Jenny. A goner from the start. From 𝘐𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘸 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘢𝘴𝘵 (Shadow Series Book 1). Dark secrets and forbidden desires collide in this sapphic noir WW2 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: The singer’s handshake was firm and confident but gentle at the same time. “Call me Kat.”
“As in panther?” Jenny asked, and then regretted saying it out loud.
The singer smiled. “No, as in Kathryn. Miss—?”
The soft, warm hand in hers and the beautiful blue eyes boring expectantly into her made Jenny’s knees weak and, for a moment, her voice deserted her. She was somewhere south of graceful when she finally said, “Uh … Jenny, I mean Jen … Ryan.”
Kathryn paused. “Do you prefer Jenny or Jen?”
“Jenny,” she said. Nobody called her Jen. Ever. She didn’t know why she even said it, other than Jenny suddenly sounded juvenile for a twenty-three-year-old in the face of Kathryn’s sophistication.

J.E. Leak | Author@jeleakauthor· May 2

Heathcliff ... it's me, it's Cathy ... I've come home ... 🎶(your Kate Bush earworm for the day. You're welcome.) #HappyCaturday!😻

Portrait of a black and white cat laying on its side with paw outstretched to the camera.

J.E. Leak | Author@jeleakauthor· May 1

Happy #LesFicFri 🏳️‍🌈 Theme: Mistake This exchange always makes me chuckle. From 𝘐𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘸 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘢𝘴𝘵 (Shadow Series Book 1). Dark secrets and forbidden desires collide in this sapphic noir WW2 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: Smitty tilted his head toward Jenny’s path out the door. “That went well. Quite the little firecracker, isn’t she?” He motioned his usual drink order to the waiter across the room with a raised forefinger.
Kathryn exhaled her agreement and snuffed out her cigarette in the glass ashtray before her. “You didn’t tell me she had a temper.”
“Well, you were supposed to seduce her, not send her running from the building.”
Kathryn laughed. “They said feel her out, Smitty, not feel her up.”
“Oh. My mistake.”

J.E. Leak | Author@jeleakauthor· Apr 25

Mom let meowt today! 😻😻😻 #HappyCaturday! #Cats

Black and white cat stretched out on his side on a walkway with a garden behind him.

J.E. Leak | Author@jeleakauthor· Apr 23

Happy #LesbianVisibilityWeek! Here we are being visible. In our Subaru. Listening to Chappell Roan after I installed my upgraded entertainment unit. Woo! 🙌

An over the shoulder selfie of a woman leaning into the shoulder of another woman with the dashboard of a car in the background.

J.E. Leak | Author@jeleakauthor· Apr 18

Behold, I give you one toe bean on this fine day. You may touch it if you are so inclined. #HappyCaturday!😻 #Cats #Caturday

Black and white cat curled up in his bed with front paws extended revealing one toe bean.

J.E. Leak | Author@jeleakauthor· Apr 17

Happy #LesFicFri 🏳️‍🌈 Theme: Forget Mm, hot cars and hot women. From 𝘐𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘸 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘢𝘴𝘵 (Shadow Series Book 1). Dark secrets and forbidden desires collide in this noir WW2 spy series. 💄👠🥃 Available in audiobook, narrated by Abby Craden! books2read.com/itsotp #BookSky 🌈📚💜 #WLW

This is a book quote graphic for In the Shadow of the Past (Shadow series Book 1) by J.E. Leak. The text reads: They gazed into each other’s eyes until the sexual tension disturbed even Kathryn. For someone who had cultivated the art of seduction into one of her finest tools, it was disconcerting to lose control of it, especially during an assignment. She broke from Jenny’s gaze and squinted at the gleaming chromium bumper of an exotic-looking maroon convertible in the open garage, illuminated by the car’s headlights. “Nice car,” she said.
“My father’s 1937 Cord 812.” She paused. “Supercharged.”
Kathryn had never heard the word supercharged sound so sexy, and she bit her lip to stifle a pleasurable moan. “Not something you see every day.”
“She’s a temperamental thing, but you’ll never forget the ride.”
Kathryn wondered if she was still talking about the car.

J.E. Leak | Author@jeleakauthor· Apr 11

Boops and head butts from the boy today! #HappyCaturday!😻 #Cats

Extreme closeup of a black and white cat's face.

J.E. Leak | Author@jeleakauthor· Apr 10

Happy #LesFicFri 🏳️‍🌈 Theme: Pretend 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)💄👠🥃 books2read.com/itsol #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: It was an odd feeling, returning to herself. Odd in that she hadn’t purposely tried to become someone else. But there she was, a happy girl, anxiously awaiting her date. How often had she pretended to be such a thing, using her performance to ensnare this person or that, flawless and irresistible in her portrayal? Whether acting for personal gain or under government directive, it was never her, never genuine. Feelings weren’t something she reserved for herself. They were for assignments, playacting, a means to an end. But suddenly, there they were, and unbidden.

J.E. Leak | Author@jeleakauthor· Apr 9

Happy Sapphic Visibility Day, everyone! My noir-inspired Shadow series has Bi/Lesbian main characters. 💄 👠🥃 #SapphicBooks #WLW #HistoricalFiction

Graphic shows the four books of the Shadow series by J.E. Leak. Text reads: Sapphic love, intrigue, secrets, and spies. Film noir? Sultry spies? Yes, please!

J.E. Leak | Author@jeleakauthor· Apr 5

Have a gentle day.

Close up photograph of a Pink Wonder Daffodil.

J.E. Leak | Author@jeleakauthor· Apr 4

Mood. #HappyCaturday, all!😻 #cats

Black and white cat curled up with one eye open looking at the camera.

J.E. Leak | Author@jeleakauthor· Apr 3

Happy #LesFicFri 🏳️‍🌈 Theme: Prefer She fell for the wrong woman. Now it's going to cost her. 𝘐𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘸 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘢𝘴𝘵 (Shadow Series Book 1). Dark secrets and forbidden desires collide in this noir WW2 spy series. Available in audiobook, narrated by Abby Craden! books2read.com/itsotp #BookSky 🌈📚 #wlw

This is a book quote graphic for In the Shadow of the Past (Shadow series Book 1) by J.E. Leak. The text reads: “He killed my father.”
“So you said.”
Kathryn’s dismissive attitude about something so serious was infuriating, and Jenny put a hand on her purse, ready to leave. “Look,” she said, “if you’re not going to help me, just tell me so I can quit wasting my time.”
Kathryn leaned forward and put her hand over Jenny’s, stilling her departure. “Desperation, determination—whatever you prefer to call it—is just human nature. I’m not insulting you. Whatever you’re trying to do, you’ve got to be smart about it, and that’s not easy when it’s personal. That’s all I’m saying.”
Jenny relaxed. Kathryn’s calm, reasonable advice made her feel like she’d just gained an ally. The den of sin was the last place Jenny expected to find a helping hand, but there it was, covering hers.

J.E. Leak | Author@jeleakauthor· Apr 3

𝘐𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘸 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘢𝘴𝘵 (Shadow Series Book 1) is on Jae’s Sapphic Book Bingo page for Golden Retriever/Black Cat week! That’s Jenny and Kat all over! Check out the full list here: go.jeleak.com/BingoGRBC #BookSky 🌈📚💜 #SapphicBooks #WLW

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Golden retriever/black cat romance. Book cover for In the Shadow of the Past (Shadow Series Book 1) by J.E. Leak. Text reads: Golden retriever-outgoing, friendly, and cheerful. Black cat-reserved, introverted, mysterious.

J.E. Leak | Author@jeleakauthor· Mar 30

Look, I'm a long suffering Marlins fan. I'm just going to bask in this while I can, K? 😘⚾️ #Baseball #MiamiMarlins

Screenshot of the NL East Baseball standings after three games. The Miami Marlins are 3-0 atop the NL East.

J.E. Leak | Author@jeleakauthor· Mar 29

Well, I opened my Mac to 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 author nightmare: My manuscript in Scrivener gone. No text. All the headings for all the scenes/chapters intact in the Binder, but no text. 😳 Evidently, my computer updated while I was out today and poof!