C.J. Khemi is the debut author of House of Badawi. She’s Indo-Trinidadian-American, a native New Yorker, and is currently living out her cottage-core dreams in a home outside of NYC.

Khemi holds a M.A. in International Affairs and a B.A. in Psychology. She is a content writer by day, covering current affairs and politics in the United States.

When C.J. is not working or writing, she is out walking at her local nature preserve, trying to perfect her mom’s curry chicken recipe (which she has yet to get just right), and binging her latest obsession with her cat, Moon.

Whether it’s fantasy-romances featuring diverse characters—or contemporary romances that dive into the complexity of love and loss, C.J.’s writing has evolved to ensure one thing: they’re steamy.

So whether you’re longing to see bada** women who munch on roti and curry at their feasts (no shade to the bread and cheese lovers!), or stories that both tug on your heartstrings and have you giggling in the dark—C.J.’s books are a must read.

You can follow C.J. on TikTok and Instagram for more on her writing and life, plus the occasional snap of her cat & visiting wildlife.