I’m Lee Rene, the jazz-loving, romance-writing alter ego of Francesca Miller. Under the nom de plume, Lee Rene, I write erotic romances and New Adult novels. I had the good fortune of being born in one the most diverse cities in the world, sun-kissed Los Angeles. The City of the Angels is more than just palm trees, toned bodies and beaches, it’s a fusion of people, languages and cultures. In my past literary life, I worked a lifestyle writer for magazines in Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York and Vancouver as well as entertainment journalist and movie reviewer in print, on-line, and on radio in the Los Angeles area. I’m a student of American history and my works are usually set in the past. When I’m not writing away, I spend my time watching movies from the golden era on TCM, delving into history, enjoying classical music and jazz, and reading gothic literature. My first published novel is an erotic romance written under my nom de plume, Lee Rene. My interest in writing erotic romance started percolating when I read Sylvia Day’s provocative novel, Bared to You. Although I’ve attempted to write romance novels in the past, I found my voice in the world of erotic literature. The New Orleans Hothouse is the first of many stories. It’s my sincere wish that lovers of dark romances join me on my journey