Lora Leigh is a New York Times bestselling author of erotic romance novels. She began her publishing career with the electronic publisher Ellora's Cave in 2003. Her longest-running series is The Breeds. Lora Leigh won the 2009 RT Award for erotica.

Lora was born in Ohio and raised in Martin County, Kentucky, US. She lives in the rolling hills of Kentucky, where she finds inspiration for her vivid characters. Her family life is filled with a menagerie of pets, friends, and a teenage son who keeps her engaged with his quick wit. Her fans bring her joy and serve as a daily reminder of why she writes.