Once dubbed “funnier than Philippa Gregory” by literary icon Nancy Pearl, Jennie blends intelligence, authenticity, and humor into every royal scandal she pens.

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Jennie L. Spohr has studied the trials and tribulations of royals since Princess Diana took that fateful walk down the aisle.

Now a bestselling author of lush Renaissance romances, she crafts stories where power, passion, and politics collide—and no crown comes without a cost.

Her acclaimed Realm series invites readers into the glittering, perilous world of 16th-century courts, where ambition meets heart and every decision shapes destiny.

Ever the innovator, Jennie made the bold decision to create two “spice level” editions of her series, allowing readers to choose between Closed Bed Curtains (for warm, sensual storytelling) or Betwixt the Sheets (for full-on fire and scandal) without losing an ounce of the wit, tension, or historical depth that define her work.

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Beyond the Page

With a master’s focus on the Reformation and the Tudors—and a former life as an ordained minister—Jennie brings both heart and historical precision to her stories.

When she’s not writing, Jennie can usually be found shaking up a mean cocktail, swapping ghost stories, or daydreaming about her favorite season—autumn. A lifelong lover of the arts, she grew up performing musical theatre and now calls Dublin home after relocating from her native Seattle.

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    "I absolutely devoured this book and couldn’t put it down. As someone who’s always wanted to explore historical romance, I’ve often struggled with slow-paced plots that were difficult to get into. But this book was a refreshing change."

    HEIRS & SPARES // Reader Review

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    "Another book full of beautifully painted images of medieval castles and courts. J. L. Spohr does a lovely job of putting us back to an age of knights and ladies. There is just enough teasing and heat between Wills and Anna to be intriguing but not over done. Perfect for this winter season by the fire."

    GOD & KING // Reader Review

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    "I loved it. The complexity of this historic tale and the beauty of the pictures it created. The only downside was I couldn't put the books down so I read until 3 am. As a midwife I love the descriptions about the women struggling with their bodies, their births and their place in society."em

    CROWN & THORNS // Reader Review

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    "Okay, historical romance fans—this is the book that’s been missing from your TBR. Jennie L. Spohr’s Heirs & Spares is like if The Tudors, Bridgerton, and Ever After had a secret baby and raised it in a monastery with a sword in one hand and a crown in the other."

    HEIRS & SPARES // Reader Review

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    "Anna and Will are back, and they do not disappoint! Lest you think this is all romance - be prepared for battle, theology, and politics. And don't worry, a wonderful story of love and friendship is brilliantly woven through it all. Curl up and be ready for a great read!"

    GOD & KING // Reader Review

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    "I have truly enjoyed this three book journey! Crown & Thorns is a thoroughly satisfying conclusion. The entire story is epic as well as very personal. I liked that William and Anna continued to grow as people...ultimately facing deep seeded faults and, finally, choosing to face life and ruling together."

    CROWN & THORNS // Reader Review