The Shannonverse

Welcome to the Shannonverse — where cozy kink, messy hearts, and unforgettable love stories collide.
From small-town secrets to exclusive clubs, the Shannonverse is a collection of emotionally charged, queer-inclusive romance novels that celebrate power exchange, chosen family, and the beautifully complicated journey to love. Each book stands on its own but shares a universe of overlapping characters, deliciously kinky dynamics, and slow-burn intensity. Whether you're swooning over a soft Dom, rooting for a fierce femme finding her power, or craving a romance that makes you feel seen—there’s a place for you here.

By Series

  • The Playground Club

    The Playground Club is a steamy, emotionally charged romance series set in a private BDSM and polyamory-friendly club, where messy hearts come to heal, play, and fall unapologetically in love. Each book follows a new set of characters navigating kink, connection, and the complicated beauty of chosen family.

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  • Descent into Darkness

    In Descent Into Darkness, a haunted survivor finds herself caught between her persistent past, complex present, and a twisted promise of salvation. This dark, why choose romance duet explores pain, power, and the kind of love that demands surrender.

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  • Standalones

    Heel is an emotionally sharp femdom romance about a powerful plus size woman who breaks a billionaire CEO down to his knees—then shows him what it means to be truly seen, owned, and cared for. It's equal parts degradation kink, emotional reclamation, and tender, toe-curling control.

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Shannonverse Characters

Get to know the lovers, fighters, and kinksters who make Shannon Elliot’s stories unforgettable.

The Playground Club

  • Naomi

  • Bex

  • Alvie

  • Elsie

  • Marshall

  • Selene

  • Gunnar

The Playground Club

  • Juliana

  • Jay

  • Griffin

  • Sage

  • Cy

  • Ember