Layla Reyne

Biography

Layla Reyne is the author of What We May Be and the Table for Two, Perfect Play, and Fog City series. A Carolina Tar Heel who spent fifteen years in California, Layla enjoys weaving her bicoastal experiences into her stories, along with adrenaline-fueled suspense and heart pounding romance.

You can find Layla online at www.laylareyne.com or on social media @laylareyne.

Where to find Layla Reyne online

Books

Best Play: A Perfect Play Novella
Series: Perfect Play, Book 4. Pre-release—available June 25, 2024. Price: $3.99 USD. Language: English. Published by Layla Reyne. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » General, Fiction » Romance » Suspense, Fiction » Romance » Multicultural & Interracial, Fiction » Romance » Workplace, Fiction » Romance » LGBTQ+ » Gay
When the best play is the marriage already made… By Friday, Agents Bishop and Marshall must: Solve an anything-but-routine burglary. Determine why the house's previous owner was murdered. Avoid getting killed in the process. Because on Saturday, Levi and Marsh must: Keep an overdue promise to their son. Entertain a house full of friends and family. Say "I do" in the wedding their marriage of...
Icarus and the Devil
Series: Soul to Find, Book 1. Price: $5.99 USD. Words: 64,010. Language: English. Published: October 3, 2023 by Layla Reyne. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Urban, Fiction » Romance » Fantasy, Fiction » LGBTQ+ » Gay, Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » Vampires, Fiction » Romance » LGBTQ+ » Gay
My name is Icarus for a reason. If there's a way to screw up a plan, I'm your man. Case in point: Falling for the man I'm supposed to seduce and ferry to his death. Adam Devlin, aka the Devil. A vigilante ex-cop and a thorn in the side of the mobster blackmailing me. Should be easy. Except Adam's longing for intimacy—for submission—is irresistible. Seduce him, yes. Lead him to his death, world...
Single Malt: An Agents Irish and Whiskey Novel
Series: Agents Irish and Whiskey, Book 1. Price: $5.99 USD. Words: 73,360. Language: English. Originally Published: February 27, 2017 by Layla Reyne. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Suspense, Fiction » Romance » Police & Law Enforcement, Fiction » Romance » Workplace, Fiction » Romance » LGBTQ+ » Gay
Jump into Layla Reyne's fan-favorite Whiskey Verse saga with Single Malt, the first book in Aidan and Jamie's swoony M/M romantic suspense trilogy. FBI agent Aidan "Irish" Talley had it all until a harrowing car crash left him with a heap of survivor's guilt and a hole in his heart where his happily ever after used to be. Aiming to fill the void, he returns to work—and to a new partner...
Tequila Sunrise: An Agents Irish and Whiskey Novella
Series: Agents Irish and Whiskey, Book 4. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 36,080. Language: English. Originally Published: November 13, 2017 by Layla Reyne. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Suspense, Fiction » Romance » Holiday, Fiction » Romance » Multicultural & Interracial, Fiction » Romance » LGBTQ+ » Bisexual
Join Mel and Danny—and a ship full of hostages—at a holiday party that goes off the sails. Exactly what you'd expect from Layla Reyne's fan-favorite Agents Irish & Whiskey romantic suspense series. Melissa Cruz is the most dangerous woman alive. Post-FBI, the former Special Agent in Charge chases bounties and serves as chief of security for Talley Enterprises. She's also spent the past year...
Paris and the Reaper
Series: Soul to Find, Book 2. Pre-release—available October 22, 2024. Price: $5.99 USD. Language: English. Published by Layla Reyne. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Urban, Fiction » Romance » Fantasy, Fiction » Romance » Suspense, Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » Shifters, Fiction » Romance » LGBTQ+ » Gay
I was given the name Paris at birth. So far, I've lived up to it. Or rather, down to it. Too pretty, too unfocused, too easy a target. My father even tried to sacrifice me. And I was saved by a beautiful, haunted man. Now he's willing to sacrifice everything for me. I can't let him. Paris and Mac's story, book two of the Soul to Find series, coming in 2024.
Angel's Share: An Established Couple Gay Romantic Suspense
Series: Agents Irish and Whiskey, Book 5. Pre-release—available August 20, 2024. Price: $5.99 USD. Language: English. Published by Layla Reyne. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Suspense, Fiction » Romance » Police & Law Enforcement, Fiction » Romance » Workplace, Fiction » Romance » LGBTQ+ » Gay
What begins as a basketball tourney weekend with friends and family in LA turns into Aidan and Jamie's toughest case. An all new Agents Irish & Whiskey novel, coming in 2024.
Blended Whiskey: An Agents Irish and Whiskey Short Story
Series: Agents Irish and Whiskey, 4.5. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 10,950. Language: English. Originally Published: March 17, 2018 by Layla Reyne. Categories: Fiction » Anthologies » Short stories - single author, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Police & Law Enforcement, Fiction » Romance » Workplace, Fiction » Romance » LGBTQ+ » Gay
The original Whiskey Verse Six celebrate Aidan & Jamie's wedding in this Agents Irish & Whiskey short story. Aidan "Irish" Talley and Jameson "Whiskey" Walker together with their family & friends request the honor of your presence at their wedding Saturday, the Seventeenth of March Two Thousand and Eighteen at High Noon Half Moon Bay, California Blended Whiskey is a short story featuring...
Cask Strength: A Partners-to-Lovers Gay Romantic Suspense
Series: Agents Irish and Whiskey, Book 2. Price: $5.99 USD. Words: 66,170. Language: English. Originally Published: May 1, 2017 by Layla Reyne. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Suspense, Fiction » Romance » Police & Law Enforcement, Fiction » Romance » Workplace, Fiction » Romance » LGBTQ+ » Gay
Aidan and Jamie go undercover—and under the covers—in this second book of Layla Reyne's Agents Irish & Whiskey M/M romantic suspense trilogy. FBI agent Aidan Talley has been hiding parts of himself since he was a teen. Thirty years later, he's hiding his heart from his partner. He's already lost the love of his life once, and Jamie could be that kind of love again. He won't survive the loss a...
Barrel Proof: A Partners-to-Lovers Gay Romantic Suspense
Series: Agents Irish and Whiskey, Book 3. Price: $5.99 USD. Words: 64,340. Language: English. Originally Published: August 7, 2017 by Layla Reyne. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Suspense, Fiction » Romance » Police & Law Enforcement, Fiction » Romance » Workplace, Fiction » Romance » LGBTQ+ » Gay
Special Agents Talley and Walker's partnership is tested as they come face-to-face with the enemy who threatens to rip their world apart in this final book of Layla Reyne's Agents Irish & Whiskey M/M romantic suspense trilogy. Aidan loves Jamie and wants the bright future he was robbed of before. But the blowback from Aidan's late husband's dealings and the secrets everyone, even Jamie, kept...
King Hunt: A Marriage of Convenience Gay Romantic Suspense
Series: Perfect Play, Book 3. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 53,280. Language: English. Published: June 6, 2023 by Layla Reyne. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » General, Fiction » Romance » Suspense, Fiction » LGBTQ+ » Gay, Fiction » Romance » LGBTQ+ » Bisexual, Fiction » Romance » LGBTQ+ » Gay
When love is the only play that matters… Agents Bishop and Marshall know: The clock is ticking. They control the most dangerous pieces on the board. Sacrifices will be required to win the game. Levi and Marsh need to: Get home to each other and their son. Fall asleep in each other's arms again. Start living the happily ever after the rings on their fingers promise. What began as a marriage of...
Bad Bishop: A Marriage of Convenience Gay Romantic Suspense
Series: Perfect Play, Book 2. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 57,230. Language: English. Originally Published: October 4, 2022 by Layla Reyne. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » General, Fiction » Romance » Suspense, Fiction » Romance » Workplace, Fiction » Romance » LGBTQ+ » Bisexual, Fiction » Romance » LGBTQ+ » Gay
When a marriage of convenience becomes more than either husband bargained for… Special Agent Levi Bishop needs to: Keep his son and family safe. Prove his boss was framed for a crime she didn't commit. Convince his selfless cowboy husband that his needs matter too. Make a bold play before love slips through his fingers. Special Agent Emmitt Marshall needs to: Protect his husband and stepson...
Dead Draw
Series: Perfect Play, Book 1. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 64,460. Language: English. Originally Published: June 7, 2022 by Layla Reyne. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Suspense, Fiction » Romance » Police & Law Enforcement, Fiction » Romance » Workplace, Fiction » Romance » LGBTQ+ » Bisexual, Fiction » Romance » LGBTQ+ » Gay
When a marriage of convenience is the only play left… Special Agent Emmitt Marshall knows how to: Wear a cowboy hat. Hack anything. Win at chess. Fall in love with emotionally unavailable men. He even knows the perfect play to catch the terrorists who killed his mentor. Special Agent Levi Bishop doesn't know how to: Move on after his wife's death. Help his grieving son. Pay off his mountain of...
Queen's Ransom: A Fog City Novel
Series: Fog City, Book 4. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 49,230. Language: English. Originally Published: March 8, 2021 by Layla Reyne. Categories: Fiction » LGBTQ+ » Lesbian, Fiction » Romance » Suspense, Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Action & suspense, Fiction » Romance » LGBTQ+ » Lesbian
"Queen's Ransom was everything I hoped it would be and more--an addicting story filled with edge-of-your-seat action, gripping suspense, and characters you can't help but love--all wrapped up in a sizzling romance. Layla Reyne is my go-to author for romantic suspense!" -- Riley Hart, author of the The Vers Podcast series Love is risky business when you're an assassin. Helena Madigan has lost...
King Slayer: A Fog City Novel
Series: Fog City, Book 2. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 52,650. Language: English. Originally Published: August 5, 2019 by Layla Reyne. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » General, Fiction » Romance » Suspense, Fiction » LGBTQ+ » Gay, Fiction » Romance » Police & Law Enforcement, Fiction » Romance » LGBTQ+ » Gay
Never fall for a mark. Mission fail. Game over. Christopher Perri had only one goal: vengeance for his murdered partner. Playing Dante Perry to infiltrate the Madigan organization wasn't easy. Trying not to fall for the assassin at the head of the table is impossible... and completely off-limits once Chris's cover is blown. Exposure couldn't come at a worse time. Chris suspects the person who...
Fog City: The Complete LGBTQIA+ Romantic Suspense Series Box Set
Price: $23.99 USD. Words: 285,940. Language: English. Originally Published: January 28, 2022 by Layla Reyne. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » General, Fiction » Romance » Suspense, Fiction » Romance » LGBTQ+ » General, Fiction » Romance » LGBTQ+ » Gay, Fiction » Romance » LGBTQ+ » Lesbian
Loving an assassin is risky business, especially the Madigans of Fog City. Three siblings working together to change the direction of their family's murder-for-hire empire. Three siblings each finding their path to love in this adrenaline-fueled LGBTQIA+ romantic suspense series. Hawes Hawes Madigan haunts the criminal underworld of San Francisco, but the Prince of Killers is haunted by the one...
Fog City: A Mafia Gay Romance Trilogy Box Set
Price: $13.99 USD. Words: 157,680. Language: English. Originally Published: January 28, 2022 by Layla Reyne. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » General, Fiction » Romance » Suspense, Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Action & suspense, Fiction » LGBTQ+ » Gay, Fiction » Romance » LGBTQ+ » Gay
An assassin fighting for his empire, his soul, his city, and the last man he should want. Hawes Madigan haunts the fog-shrouded corners of San Francisco's criminal underworld. But the Prince of Killers is haunted by the one kill that never should have been. It keeps him up at night and drives him to shift the direction of his family's murder-for-hire empire. Not everyone is on board with the...
A New Empire: A Mafia Gay Romantic Suspense
Series: Fog City, Book 3. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 52,680. Language: English. Originally Published: November 11, 2019 by Layla Reyne. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » General, Fiction » Romance » Suspense, Fiction » LGBTQ+ » Gay, Fiction » Romance » Police & Law Enforcement, Fiction » Romance » LGBTQ+ » Gay
The King and King Slayer fight together in book three of the Fog City LGBTQIA+ romantic suspense series. Assassin Hawes Madigan wants to do right by everyone who's counting on him. His family, his organization, his city, and most of all, the man he's falling for… an ATF agent. Should he fight from the outside or bend the knee to win back his throne from within? If he wants to save both his soul...
Prince of Killers: A Mafia Gay Romantic Suspense
Series: Fog City, Book 1. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 53,670. Language: English. Originally Published: June 10, 2019 by Layla Reyne. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » General, Fiction » Romance » Suspense, Fiction » LGBTQ+ » Gay, Fiction » Romance » LGBTQ+ » Gay
"Layla Reyne redefined what a family of assassins looks like with Prince of Killers. The Fog City'series kicks off with some mind-blowing twists and I can't wait to see what happens next." - Jeff Adams, Big Gay Fiction Podcast No indiscriminate killing. No collateral damage. No unvetted targets. These are the rules that make being Fog City's Prince of Killers bearable. The rules Hawes Madigan...
Silent Knight: A Friends-to-Lovers Gay Romantic Suspense
Series: Fog City, Book 5. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 79,960. Language: English. Originally Published: May 3, 2021 by Layla Reyne. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Suspense, Fiction » LGBTQ+ » Gay, Fiction » Romance » Military, Fiction » Romance » Police & Law Enforcement, Fiction » Romance » LGBTQ+ » Gay
An officer and enlisted can't be best friends. Definitely not a cop and digital assassin. Love is certainly forbidden…and inevitable. Fourteen years ago, Braxton Kane's feelings were forbidden. As an officer, he couldn't fall for an enlisted… no matter how much he longed for Holt Madigan. Now—as a police chief in love with a digital assassin—his promise to always protect Holt is becoming harder...
Relay: An Enemies-to-Lovers MM Sports Romance
Series: Changing Lanes, Book 1. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 65,230. Language: English. Originally Published: March 28, 2018 by Layla Reyne. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » New adult, Fiction » Romance » Multicultural & Interracial, Fiction » Romance » Sports, Fiction » Romance » LGBTQ+ » Gay
Team captain and team celebrity square off in this enemies to lovers, second chance MM sports romance between two elite swimmers fighting against their hearts and fighting for Olympic gold. Team captain. Olympic medalist. Devoted son and brother. Alex has it all, and all the demands that go with being the best. The last thing he needs on his crowded plate—and on his team—is his closeted ex...
Medley: A Friends-to-Lovers MM Sports Romance
Series: Changing Lanes, Book 2. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 59,460. Language: English. Originally Published: April 30, 2018 by Layla Reyne. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » New adult, Fiction » Romance » Sports, Fiction » Romance » LGBTQ+ » Bisexual, Fiction » Romance » LGBTQ+ » Gay
Take a tattooed bad boy and an adorkable rookie, put them on the same Olympic medley relay team, and watch the heart-eyes fly in this friends to lovers MM sports romance. Jacob is drowning. Nineteen and a first-time Olympian, he's in over his head. And the water's only rising as he crushes harder on his tattooed teammate. Sebastian cost his team the medley relay gold four years ago. He won't...
What We May Be: A Second Chance MMF Romantic Mystery
Price: $5.99 USD. Words: 78,300. Language: English. Originally Published: August 16, 2021 by Layla Reyne. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » Police Procedural, Fiction » Romance » Suspense, Fiction » Romance » Police & Law Enforcement, Fiction » Romance » LGBTQ+ » General, Fiction » Romance » LGBTQ+ » Bisexual
"Nail biting suspense, and gloriously kind queer rep." - Zoe York, USA Today Bestselling Author What we were… Sean found love once, with his college roommate, Trevor, and Trevor's best friend, Charlotte. The missing piece, Sean made it possible for Trevor and Charlotte to find love too. But then Sean left their small town and took the love with him. What we are… Now an FBI agent, Sean is back...