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MEET THE MIND BEHIND THE MAGIC

International Bestselling Author J.L. Beck

Welcome to my corner of dark, unapologetic romance.


I'm J.L. Beck, and if you're here, you already know my stories are anything but soft. I write about heroes who are willing to break all the rules, cross any line, and do whatever it takes to claim what's theirs. My world is filled with passion, suspense, darkness—and yes, lots of steam. But don't be fooled by the shadows; my books always deliver that happily ever after you crave.

Since I started this wild writing journey in 2014, I’ve pushed boundaries, created unforgettable characters, and left readers breathless with every twist and turn. Each story holds your favorite tropes but with an edge that makes them completely mine.

So dive in, explore my online store, and find your next dark obsession. You might just lose track of time—but that’s exactly how I like it.

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Fun Facts About Me!

  • I'm both an author and literary agent. I think understanding what it takes to be an author sets me apart from other agents, and gives me a better connection with my clients. 

  • I do not read overly hyped books (not because I won't) but because the hype sets me up for failure and then I end up feeling let down so I've learned to just wait it out. 

  • I had no plans to become an author. I was trying to finish up my business degree when I jokingly told my husband I should write a book, now here we are!

  • Writing comes very easy for me. It's the editing that takes FOREVER. Oh and I would love to write a small-town romance someday. 

  • Fall is my favorite season, and Halloween is my favorite holiday. My two favorite movies are Forrest Gump, and The Nightmare Before Christmas.

  • I married my high school sweetheart. We've been married for thirteen years and he doesn't even mind that sarcasm is my second language.

What Readers Are Saying

"Spice, plot, intrigue, strong FMC, psychotic MMC—this book is GOLDEN. The cliffhanger made me scream and there was no way to see the plot twists coming. The author does a great job of slowly letting the puzzle pieces come together, but then shows you a whole new part of the puzzle you didn’t know existed!"

Olivia G. | Amazon Review

THE WALLFLOWER BY J.L.BECK

"Wow, what a ride! This book has so many twists and suspense I was on the edge of my chair the whole time - honestly couldn’t put the book down until the very last word. Loved the dominant alpha character and the young lost girl. Overall a fantastic book, the cliffhanger ending leaves you needing more ASAP!!"

Catherine Leigh | Amazon Review

EMPIRE OF LUST BY J.L.BECK

"A gripping tale of friends to enemies and back, plenty of twists and turns. Some characters you despise and grow to love and others you grow to despise whereas others you like all the way through. The book kept me enthralled and want the next one in the series NOW!"

Samantha J. | Amazon Review

THE BET BY J.L.BECK