Special Guests
“hey freaky fucks i'm hawk. i started reading in 2022 and haven't turned back since (i have a serious book buying problem but it's okay cause if you're coming to sinners, that means you do to) i read mostly dark romance and fantasy, and i spend most of my time rotting in bed reading and obsessing over lydia grace. ¡ can't wait to meet yall so we can chat about books and lydia grace”
Meet hawk!
Instagram: @hawkhatesyou
TikTok: @homiehopperexpress
“Hilli, l'm Lydia Grace (sometimes known as Trippy.) I have been working in social media since 2020. I met Hawk through work in 2021, they are my heart mate & also the reason I started reading. I read ACOTAR first and really enjoyed all the fantasy, romance & smut. My favorite book is the Mindf*ck series though. Besides reading, I spend my time playing video games, hanging out with my dogs or thinking about Hawk.”
Meet trippy!
Instagram: @trippylyd
TikTok: @thirsttrip
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Meet aubrey!
Hi babies!! I’m Andrea. I’m 36 years old, I’m from Cleveland, Ohio and I am a mom of one. I used to read growing up and then life happened. I found myself again through books when I started reading again in late 2023. I have not gone a single day since then without reading. Since my in real life friends are sick of me yapping about it, I decided to make a booktok to find the people who don’t mind talking about books all day, everyday and I’ve found some of the most amazing people in the book community because of it. If I’m not working as a Home Care Nurse or at my son’s hockey games I’m reading, and even while I’m doing those things I’m also reading.
I primarily read Dark Romance, Dark Fantasy Romance, and Romantasy, but occasionally, I like to switch it up and read Contemporary Romance, Thrillers, and any other genre really. I’m just here for a good time.
Some of my favorite authors include Leigh Rivers, H. D. Carlton, Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti, Liv Zander, Sarah J. Maas, Nyla K., Lauren Biel and literally so many more I can’t even count. I cannot wait for this experience and to meet people who are as crazy about books as I am.
Instagram: @andrea_reads_alot
TikTok: @andrea_eea
Meet aubrey!
Heyy! I’m Aubrey, I just recently turned 31, and I live in Indiana with my hubs and two little girls! I used to read in grade school, but my reading journey really started back up in 2022. I was a stay at home mom after I had my second daughter and honestly was just a bit lost, so I decided to start reading again. Talk about the best decision ever. Once I created my Bookstagram, everything just started to slowly fall into place. I found a place where I could just be myself without judgement, and I had never experienced that before. Add in sharing/ talking about my favorite books with the most amazing people on the planet! I’ll never give this up!🖤
Dark romance will always have my heart but I love contemporary, paranormal, and omegaverse. Honestly, I’ll read anything as long as it has a little bit of spice. Bonus points if it’s a why choose, step sibling, or stalker romance with a splash of breeding kink on the side!🤤
I’m obsessed with a ton of authors, so naturally my brain always goes blank when I have to pick a favorite. However, if you asked me for a book recommendation I’m always going to suggest reading Harley Laroux, Ruby Medjo, J Bree, Leigh Rivers, Katelyn Taylor, Sara Cate and Santana Knox.
Instagram: @aubreysreadingnook
TikTok: @aubreyschaoticcorner
Meet Alli!
AllisterMarie aka Alli is a Vegas Book Baddie who loves the reader community with her whole heart. When her nose isn’t in a book, she’s working full time as a graveyard emergency services dispatcher & hanging out with her family & friends. She also loves doing book cosplays & dressing up as all her favorite characters. She’s beyond excited to be part of this event & can’t wait to meet everyone attending!
Instagram: @AllistersReads
TikTok: @AllisterMarie
Meet Bella!
Hi to my lovers of dark shadows and the magic within them. I am so excited to be an influencer for Shadows & Seduction in the city full of culture, NOLA. I am no stranger to the Dark Collective and the magnificent conventions they throw, so I know this one will be on par.
My favorite genre of reading are fantasy and romance, the darker, the better. My mission is to share diverse and sex positive reads through stylized photography and reels.
Instagram: @turningpageswithbella
TikTok: @bellabigler
I’m Blair! I will be traveling from Tennessee. That’s right, southern smut reader here! My favorite tropes include taboo, forbidden, omegaverse, why choose, and age-gap. I do not read slow burns. My inner ho doesn’t have time for that. My favorite authors are Nyla K., Q.B. Tyler, Sadie Kincaid, Devyn Sinclair, Katelyn Taylor, and Sara Cate. I started this journey as an influencer back during the pandemic. None of my friends from home read so I created my booktok and bookstagram as an outlet to talk about my favorite books or authors since I had no one to share it with from home. It was the best thing I ever did because I have made so many friends from all over the world and have been so grateful to call some of those authors I dreamt of meeting one day, friends. This community has been so kind and welcoming to me. See you in NOLA!
Meet Blair!
Instagram: @bookreaderblair
TikTok: @bookreaderblair
Hi ink drinkers!! My name is Crowe and I am a dog trainer by day and an avid reader by night. I love all things romance: fluffy, fantasy, and dark. But, let’s be honest l am a chaotic mood reader and down to read anything. love EDM music, diet coke from the tap, and the color pink (hence my hair). I swear my hair is my life source, lol! I cannot wait to make hilariously fun and exciting memories with you all!🎀
Meet Crowe!
Instagram: @pawsnpaperbacks
TikTok: @pawsnpaperbacks
Hi my names Ghost ! My real name is Audra but I’ve always gone by GhostFox or Ghost
I’m a newish reader I love Romantasy , Dark Romance, Horror and still adventuring! I’m an Alternative Model, A Car show model , a cosplayer , painter and photographer !
Mother to a 2 year old boy named Anakin Draven (after Eric Draven🐦⬛)
I’m a proud indigenous Ghostie from California living in sunny Florida I’m extremely excited for this opportunity and can’t wait to meet everyone and make memories.
Meet ghost!
Instagram: @Bookghouliee
TikTok: @GraveyardVixenn
Hey, book besties! I’m Helen, a content creator obsessed with dark fantasy and romance. Count me in if it’s angsty, spicy, or morally gray! You’ll often catch me raving about authors like Rina Kent and Sara Cate, but I always search for my next five-star read.
My journey as a book influencer started because I was the only reader in my family. I craved a space to connect with people who were just as passionate about books as I was. Fun fact: I was born in the Dominican Republic, and reading helped me learn English when I moved to a new country at ten.
When I’m not lost in a book, I’m likely decorating, baking, or finding new ways to bring creativity into my life. I’m beyond excited to be here, meet fellow book lovers, and continue building a community where we celebrate spicy and magical things!
Meet Helen!
Instagram: @Printedpapertraveler
TikTok: @Printedpapertraveler
Meet Jasmine!
Well, hello everyone! My name is Jasmine, most in the book community know me as Faye (Which is actually my middle name!) I am a life long reader, in fact one of my earliest memories is of little me sharing my fear of never learning how to read with my mom. *spoiler* I did learn to read and the rest is history!
I have always loved reading real and gritty experiences which tends to fall under the dark romance umbrella. Some of my favorite authors include but are not limited to Pam Godwin, LJ Andrews, Larissa Moyer, J. Bree, Tate James, Keri Lake, Amber Lee, Stephen King and S.T. Abby
I don’t consider myself an influencer, however, I love being a part of the book community for a plethora of reasons but the biggest is connecting with other readers and supporting and hyping up indie authors. I have a deep and burning passion for indie authors and the stories they have to tell. I am also a massive water pusher, hydration reminders are a constant! Water makes us all better! So stay hydrated!
All in all, I am honored to be an influencer for Shadows & Seduction cannot wait to see everyone there! New Orleans has no idea the amount of amazing coming its way!
Instagram: @faye_reads
TikTok: @faye_reads
Hi!! I’m Kaila, I’m 28 years old, a mother of two, and I currently live in North Carolina! Growing up I was an avid reader, and you could pretty much always find me in the library browsing through the shelves. Fantasy books are where my heart lies, but I also love dark romance, contemporary romance, and especially a good why choose 🤭 I’m so excited for Shadows & Seduction 2026! New Orleans here we come!!🔥
Meet Kaila!
Instagram: @kailareads1
TikTok: @kailareads
Meet Kaitlen!
Hi, friends! I’m Kaitlen, your typical Aries menace. I live in Maine with my husband, a dog, a cat named Chicken, and a hedgehog that we call Old Man. My bloodstream is 98% espresso, 1% fruit tootsie rolls (specifically the lime ones), and that last 1% is for everything else.
By day, I’m a corporate WFH analyst girlie, but by night I’m devouring all things romance, especially the dark and twisted ones. My heart belongs to why choose and taboo (cough step-siblings cough) romances, but I’ll still die on the hill for everyone to read Archer’s Voice. It has zero of those tropes, but it’s that good. So basically I will read any and everything for the most part!
I cannot wait to be part of not just a Sinners and Stardust event but also the very first Shadows and Seduction event and see all the exciting things in store for everyone attending!
Instagram: @bariatricbookworm
TikTok: @bariatricbookworm
Meet Kay!
Hi I’m Kay!! I’m just a regular degular girlie who has become obsessed with the world of books. Give me dark, forbidden, soul crushing, even a little comedy and I’m invested. I am a lover of my dark romances and fantasies but sprinkle in the horror and erotic and I’ll have my infinity stones. I’m a very giggly person and just love to make people laugh so my reels can be…very b rated. Some of my favorite authors are C. Hebert, Leigh Rivers, Carissa Broadbent, I don’t know I have A LOT. I can promise one thing, I will be silly and obsessive, respectfully.
(I’m a rambler, for the win) 🙃
Instagram: @kaayybe
TikTok: @kaneishaperry_
Hi loves I’m Kayley! I’m 33 and from the Emerald Coast in Florida. Just a short 3.5 hour drive from New Orleans!
I’ve been apart of the book community now for 4 years!! I started this account to share my new found love for reading as a hobby and potentially find a community I fit in with. I’m very thankful that I feel like I found that here and have been able to connect with so many incredible individuals across the globe to yap & kick our feet over our favorite books & characters. My favorite books include: From Blood Ash by JLA, Losers duet by Harley Laroux, Mindf*ck series by S.T Abby, & Leave Me Behind by K.M Moronova. Dark Romance & Romantasy books are the two lanes I thrive in 🤝🏻 so excited for this experience & I look forward to the future memories we will share for a lifetime. ✨
Meet Kayley!
Instagram: @crusadeannihilation
TikTok: @kayleysthere
My name is Kesi! I was born and raised in the Midwest. I have been part of the Booktok/Bookstagram community for a little over two years. I found Bookstagram after a very significant loss in my life and rediscovered my love for reading. By reading I have been able to learn so much about myself and open my mind to the world around me. I use my platforms to help promote books as well as mental health. My favorite genres are Dark Romance, Why Choose and Primal but I have discovered I am very much a mood reader and am open to trying anything at least once! My top 5 favorite books would have to be Heartless Heathens by Santana Knox, Deathtrap by Alexandra St. Pierre, The Ritual by Shantel Tessier, The Losers Duet by Harley Laroux and The Blackwood Institute Trilogy by J Rose. I crave books that evoke emotion but also include banter and plenty of spice. I am so excited to help bring such a magical event to one of the most beautiful cities in the US!
Meet Kesi!
Instagram: @hopelessromantic_kesi
TikTok: @hopelessromantic_kesi
Meet Kimberly Nicolle!
Hiii! Okay sooo, omg! This is so exciting! First and foremost, I’m an ADHD toddler mama so I’m constantly riding the hotness & chaos train ✨ I’m 29 and currently live in the PNW! I run an in person and virtual book club called Girl’s Night In for women. That’s really what sparked me to join in this community and helped grow my love of reading!
I love allllllll things dark fantasy romance, I’m a new dabbler of dark romances and loving it. But also down bad for a good cowboy romance. Some of my favorite authors are: Melissa K Roerich, LJ Andrews, K.M. Moronova, Amber V Nicole, Violet Taylor, and well just a ton more tbh.
Instagram: @mylittlebookshelfco
TikTok: @kimberlynicolle04
Meet krod!
Hey y’all. I’m Kara or better known as Krod (pronounced K Rod (g)). And I am SO EXCITED to be an influencer for Shadows and Seduction 2026! 1 am a southern mama from a small town in Georgia. While I was on maternity leave, I figured I’d read this book that I kept seeing all over my For You page (ACOTAR) and that’s where it all started. I created a bookstagram account in November of 2021 in hopes of connecting with like minded lovers of SMUT! And boy did I make the right decision! When I started my page back then, I never thought I would be where I am today.
This page and the community has been a safe haven for me and I have met and connected so many of you. I have made lifelong friends, collected a sick library of books, and I’m in severe credit card debt.
I’m a huge romantasy and dark romance lover. I love me some Holly Renee, J Bree, Leigh Rivers, and Santana Knox. If they write it, Imma read it. Their FMCs are always so strong and confident and I strive to be that on a daily basis. I love creating content that inspires others and whatever way possible. I love being a part of this community and I can’t wait to connect with so many more creators and book lovers!
Instagram: @krodreads
TikTok: @krodreads
Hi, I’m Kylee. I am a millennial mom and life-long reader. I am a huge fan of all types of romance (paranormal, dark, fantasy, contemporary, and so on) but I need my romances to have at least some SPICE!
My favorite tropes are: forced proximity, fated mates, why choose, and arranged marriage. I am a huge fan of Holly Renee, Brynne Weaver, Elizabeth Helen!
I love to create bookish content and connect with fellow readers. I am excited to attend Shadows and Seduction and to be surrounded by women who are challenging traditional narratives around female sexuality. I am a proud reader of steamy/dark romance novels because they often promote self-discovery, vulnerability, and emotional depth. I belive this helps women feel more in tune with their emotions and desires, fostering both self-empowerment and self-acceptance.
I can not wait to meet everyone in New Orleans!
Meet Kylee!
Instagram: @the.millennial.reader
TikTok: @the.millennial.reader
Hi I’m Lexi! I’m a 29 year old smut lover! I joined the book community about a year ago and i am forever grateful! Dark Romance opened a new world for me, I also read horror erotica and fantasy! So excited to be apart of the team💋
Meet Lexi!
Instagram: @Lexireadsdarkbooks
TikTok: @Lexireadsdarkbooks
My name is Paula, I’m 36 - mom of 3 and a fur baby, wifey. I’m latina and proud, I love to represent that part of me. I’m energetic, loud and love to have a good time as well as making sure everyone around me has a great time as well. My love for reading and books grow more every year- my favorite genre to read is romance, more specifically dark romance, taboo and forbidden. I love me an age gap romance, dads best friend, best friends dad - sweet baby ! Sign me up immediately. I love reading books with delicious smut and spicy filthy scenes. As well as books that tear my heart apart but put it back together. My favorite authors are QB Tyler, Santana Knox, Marie Maravilla, SJ Ryder, Sara Cate, Nicole Rubino, Lee Jacquot, Ruby Medjo, Dylan Page. My favorite books are The Worst Kept Secret, the Torment Duet, City of Salvation, Heartless Heathens, the Monstrous Series, Mindf*ck Series, The Game, Sinful Little Lies. I still find it incredible that back in 2021 I joined TikTok and made friends who convinced me to make a bookstagram and the rest is history. I feel like every year I feel more comfortable in posting and just want to be myself and authentic to me. And I love growing every day as a person and as a reader. I love my romance reads - all the sub genres under that. I’m so excited for this <3
Meet paula!
Instagram: Mspaulaa_reads
TikTok: Ms_paulaa_reads
Hi Sinners, I’m Sam! I’m 34 and from Northern California. I have been a part of the bookish community for 4 years now, but spent my whole life reading. I slashed into the booktok with my bookish themed workouts. As a certified fitness instructor, I love to combine my love of fitness and books together. It’s my secret identity, creating programs to prepare for battle or even how to hide a body 😉
The community has been so open and welcoming, it’s like coming home! My favorite book series is “Gods & Monsters” by Amber V Nicole (obviously a favorite author too). I love Brynne Weaver, Tylor Paige, Leigh Rivers, and Navessa Allen. My favorite genres are Dark Romance, Dark Romantasy, Monster Smut, and Horror Erotica. I’m so excited to be going back to NOLA and attending Shadows & Seduction!
Meet Sam!
Instagram: @bodysamantix
TikTok: @bodysamantix
