Layla's first three novels were historical fiction involving pre-colonial African explorers. Since she was always either accused or praised-depending on how you look at it-for writing overly steamy sex scenes, erotic romance was the natural next step. Under the pen name Karen Mercury she wrote 30+ erotic romance novels, mostly MMF, for Siren. She lives near Napa, California where she shoots archery, collects minerals, cooks, plays with her not-so-little Newfoundland pup, and does other "guy" things. She currently resists a passion for travel.