Expansive worlds filled with magic, mythological creatures, and high-stakes romantic adventures define a major presence in modern indie fantasy and urban fantasy publishing. K.F. Breene is a Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Washington Post, and Amazon Charts bestselling author who has written dozens of novels across multiple fantasy and romance subgenres. Self-publishing since 2013, her extensive body of work includes dark fairytale retellings, urban fantasy, and paranormal romance titles.
With millions of copies sold across digital, audio, and print formats, her multi-book series have built a wide readership. Among her notable releases is the Deliciously Dark Fairytales series, which presents a reimagining of classic fairytale tropes combined with explicit fantasy romance elements.
Career & Background
Breene began her publishing career in 2013 as an independent author, quickly establishing a prolific output across urban fantasy, paranormal romance, and contemporary romance. Over the course of her career, she has released more than 40 novels across nearly a dozen series. In addition to writing under the K.F. Breene name, she has also authored contemporary romance novels under the pseudonym Willow Summers, including the Skyline Trilogy and the Growing Pains series.
Describing herself as an extroverted introvert, Breene enjoys social energy before retreating to quiet spaces to focus on her writing. She lives in Northern California with her husband and two children. According to industry sales records, her books have achieved millions of sales worldwide across e-book, audiobook, and paperback editions.
Writing Style & Themes
Breene's work is characterized by fast-paced action, sharp comedic banter, and strong heroines who face supernatural threats. Her stories regularly incorporate mythical and supernatural beings such as shifters, fae, demons, and vampires, balancing high-stakes magical conflicts with central romantic storylines.
Her series frequently explore themes of survival, complex magic systems, and individual autonomy against powerful factions. By combining urban fantasy action with romance and dark fairytale elements, Breene creates immersive narrative arcs focused on resilient heroines who navigate complex magical worlds with humor and independence.
Major Works
- A Ruin of Roses — The first book in the Deliciously Dark Fairytales series, introducing a curse-ridden fantasy realm and a defiant heroine involved in dangerous bargains.
- A Throne of Ruin — The second installment in the Deliciously Dark Fairytales series, expanding the story's political intrigue, magical stakes, and romantic relationships.
- A Kingdom of Ruin — The third novel in the Deliciously Dark Fairytales series, deepening the conflict against dark magical forces as the main characters face escalating trials.
- A Queen of Ruin — The fourth entry in the Deliciously Dark Fairytales series, bringing the fantasy romance narrative of magic, power, and romance to its climax.
- Born in Fire — An urban fantasy novel featuring fast-paced action and supernatural conflict, launching one of Breene's prominent fantasy series.
