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Cozy Billionaires & Healed Latine Heroes with Therapist and Author Leonor Soliz

October 01, 2025 • WeReadSmut • Season 2 • Episode 13

Are you tired of these high stakes dramas and emotional angst in your books? I know I was! Today on We Read Smut, we're getting really cozy with author Leonor Soliz, who is going to be sharing all about her low-angst romances featuring healed heroes and rich found families. As a therapist by day, Leonor integrates well-developed characters into her stories, discussing why consent and setting boundaries is so important, and how creating these beautiful fantasies has made such an impact on her life and the lives of her readers.

Leonor's romance books are cozy and fun: low conflict, slow burn stories that will make you swoon… and will reward you with great spice. With a healthy dose of humor, these stories guarantee a happily ever after to her plus size and multicultural characters.

Leonor lives in Edmonton, Canada, where she works as a therapist during the day. Writing is her passion and self care, and she fits as much of it into her life as she can. She loves to illustrate too, making art for her characters and covers!

In this episode, we're discussing:

The Power of Found Family: Leonor shares how her personal journey with loneliness and moving countries has influenced her writing of deep, supportive found family bonds in her series.
Healed Heroes & Low Angst: Learn how Leonor uses her background as a therapist to write male main characters who have done the emotional work, creating a low-angst space for readers who are tired of unnecessary drama.
Billionaires with a Conscience: Discover how Leonor writes "filthy billionaires" who are committed to distributing their wealth fairly, challenging the real-world notion of ethical billionaires.
Fantasy & Consent: Leonor discusses the complex relationship between fantasy and consent in romance, emphasizing that books provide a safe space for readers to explore boundaries and power dynamics.

If you're looking for low-angst, spicy romances with heart and depth, Leonor Soliz is your new go-to author! Check out her Latina Billionaire series, which is a love letter to her Chilean culture. To get first access to all her spicy art, epilogues, and news, subscribe to her newsletter! You can also connect with her on Instagram.

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