Powerplay

I'm Laura Marquez Diamond, author of spicy romantic comedies where the banter is foreplay, the emotions are high, the chemistry is explosive, and happily-ever-after is earned. My stories center women who slay their own dragons and the men who love them fiercely. I adore a cinnamon roll hero obsessed with taking care of his partner; a protective soul who can be a sexy flirt but has no chill once he falls in love. It's not an LMD man unless his pining is borderline unhinged. After years of city life across Manila, San Francisco, Vancouver, Montreal, and Phoenix, I've landed in a cozy suburb in Ohio with my hockey hubby, two precocious teens, and a high-maintenance dog. I see my books as part of a meaningful shift in the romance genre from conventionally cast love stories to heartfelt, complex explorations of consent, authenticity, and desire. My characters live in a diverse world that I'm committed to reflecting on the page with care and joy.