Nikita Black

Bestselling erotic romance and erotic thriller writer Nikita Black is best known for her sizzling sensuality, unique characters, vivid setting, and page-turning plot twists. While at heart stories of romance, Nikita Black's erotic fiction allows women readers to safely explore themes which go beyond broad shoulders and sweet kisses, into the dark world of forbidden fantasies. Nikita’s most recent release, the novella BINDING HER HEART, in the Berkley Heat anthology WEDDING FAVORS, is the Fresh Fiction Fresh Pick for June 2010. Her first erotic novella, THE RENEGADE'S WOMAN, was listed #1 on the E-book Bestseller List for five months following its debut. CAJUN HOT, Nikita's first full-length erotic romance, was the winner of several awards, including a Dorothy Parker Award of Excellence, given by The Reviewers International Organization (RIO). Her third release, the erotic thriller SLAVE TO LOVE, was released in January 2007. This edgy story has won numerous awards, including the Independent Publishers Award of Excellence (IPPY), and an RT BookReviews nomination for Best Erotic Novel of the Year. Under the name Nina Bruhns, she is also a bestselling author who writes award-winning romantic thrillers for Berkley, lighthearted romantic suspense for Silhouette, and paranormal romances for Harlequin Nocturne.