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Jessica Leigh

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Jessica Leigh writes historical romance and romantasy filled with imperfect heroes, resilient heroines, and the fierce, world-shifting love that binds them. Her stories are born from a lifelong fascination with the early American wilderness—and from countless hours spent deep in the archives of Penn State’s Old Main library, digging through century-old histories, ethnographies, and forgotten memoirs.

Before writing fiction, Jessica studied environmental science at Penn State, learning the language of the eastern forests, its native plants, and its wild secrets—knowledge that now breathes life into every page of her books. She brings the land itself into her storytelling: the river’s pulse, the hush of pines, the healing power of plants, and
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Jessica Leigh I am hoping in about 6 months. I am well along in the story and I know where it is going... when it is complete, I hope to publish all three in print,…moreI am hoping in about 6 months. I am well along in the story and I know where it is going... when it is complete, I hope to publish all three in print, and also offer them as a box set. The series may continue on after that - new characters enter in book 3 - and I also have a spin-off about a southern tribe who value women as warriors (will be based of some historical fact as well!) If you are interested in beta reading for me when the time comes, please contact me Bobbie!(less)
Jessica Leigh Book Three of the Savage Series. It will follow the path of Grey Wolf, sister of Katari and son of Jenna and Running Wolf. Right now, he has NO idea w…moreBook Three of the Savage Series. It will follow the path of Grey Wolf, sister of Katari and son of Jenna and Running Wolf. Right now, he has NO idea what's in store for him...but very shortly he will meet with a frightening shaman - and she is female. The Lenape word for witch is Nuchihewe... and it quite literally means hunter of men.(less)
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Summer Girl – An award-winning romantic short-story

“I won a trip to Disney World for this light-hearted humorous romance – it’s from a very youthful point of view that you will surely enjoy. Without further ado…  here is my favorite little short story… Summer Girl!


~ Jessica Leigh


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My ears were burning, the tell-tale sign of my secret passion.  They always burned that way when Michael was near.


I rolled down the minivan window

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“I know that you have much vengeance inside of you still...and that I will never deny you. Burn it all down if you wish and I will stand beside you, watching it fall to ashes.”
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“I know that you have much vengeance inside of you still...and that I will never deny you. Burn it all down if you wish and I will stand beside you, watching it fall to ashes.”
Jessica Leigh, A Daughter Forged in Fire - Special Edition: Chronicles of the Tuatha - Book One

“Let me tell you this: if you meet a loner, no matter what they tell you, it's not because they enjoy solitude. It's because they have tried to blend into the world before, and people continue to disappoint them.”
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