GREETINGS FELLOW LOVERS.

Welcome to My Little Corner of the Romance Universe!

The romance and romantasy universe is getting a little crowded these days, so the fact that you landed on my little world? I'm flattered. Truly.  Make yourself at home. There's plenty of room around here, and probably a fictional man willing to build you a dream library.

I'm Leiah Syfer, the author behind Defender of Honor and the upcoming Bright Lights Series.

My writing recipe? Start with badass women, mix in emotionally mature, swoon-worthy men, fold in heartfelt transformations, sprinkle generously with found family, and top it all off with a healthy dash of spice—because you, my friend, deserve some fun!

I also have a passion for weaving in heavier, more abrasive topics to my writing. Fiction is a beautiful place to explore life's messier, shocking, and sometimes heartbreaking moments. My stories have heart, humor, and healing, but they aren't always sunshine and rainbows. Please check your trigger warnings. I promise the emotional roller coaster will be worth it.

Around here, you'll find book news, behind-the-scenes peeks into my slightly chaotic imagination, and a front-row seat to all the romantic shenanigans that unfold when I sit down at my keyboard.

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THE BOOKS

Explore the Bright Lights of the Magic City.

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COMING SOON

BRIGHT LIGHTS BOOK #1

Defender of
Honor

“She doesn’t date players, but he’s the right kind of wrong.”

After traumatically losing her mum—and herself—in London, Tilly Becker brings boxes and plenty of baggage to the Magic City of Miami to reconnect with her dad and start over.

A British brainiac and blonde bombshell to boot, Tilly Becker blows the ever-loving mind of Rowan Tito. Tall, tan, and handsome, Rowan is a closet nerd who also happens to be the starting center back and captain of her dad’s Miami Tritons Soccer Club—and the twin of her new roommate.

Rowan is all in for this fantastical, mercurial beauty and is just getting warmed up when he learns she has one rule:

She doesn’t date players.

As patient love and sweet serendipity pull them closer, Tilly focuses on healing her heart and building a new safe place for herself in Miami.

While Rowan is determined to ensure that place is him.

But when Tilly’s carefully guarded past comes too close for comfort, it puts them both in a compromising position.

Tilly’s chosen silence. Rowan’s chosen to defend her—even at his own personal and professional expense.

Will Tilly stay the victim in someone else’s story, or finally right the wrongs of her own?

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“The world doesn't need great footballers.
The world needs great men.”-Coach Harry Becker

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WHO EVEN AM I?

A little
about me…

I'm a lover of twinkle lights, anything with short legs (penguins, weiner dogs, chubby little toddlers—you get the idea), the color yellow, a quality cup of coffee, loud laughs, silly faces, forehead mooches, and big, heartfelt hugs.

I’m a work in progress—an aspiring master of the art of flourishing and a firm believer in authenticity, altruism, trust, and continuous growth.

Most importantly, I'm forever devoted to my soul dog, Lila Mae, and my husband—the man with whom I share thousands of made-up words and inside jokes. Not necessarily in that order, although it’s questionable.

So, grab your coffee, wine, or beverage of choice, kick off your shoes, and stay awhile as a friend, fan, or family. But no foes allowed!

My little corner of the universe is very inclusive. We celebrate our differences, lead with love, embrace the discomfort of growth, and pass absolutely no judgment if you fall hard for a fictional character.

Trust me. I get it.

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Questions?

Bookish questions, and professional inquiries are welcome. Use the form and I'll be in touch when I can.

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