Press & Praise
Rhone Atleshen’s writing has been lauded as "immersive and engaging," with several reviewers and social media influencers calling her work "unputdownable." Her debut series, the Apex Society Trilogy, has earned multiple awards and recognition for its gripping suspense, emotional intensity, and searing romance that is "contemporary, visceral, and intimate."
Gaslight was praised for being "a roller coaster of lies, betrayal, and danger" by Readers' Favorite reviewer Alma Boucher. "A satisfying read and excellent start to Atleshen’s trilogy about The Apex Society," says Indie Reader.
Matchstrike held reviewers attention tightly, calling it "a gripping blend of crime thriller, romance, and high-stakes suspense" with a narrative that "moves with purpose between pulse-pounding confrontations, intimate character moments, and slow-burning revelations."
Burn was elevated as an "enthralling read" with a "dynamic pace [that] balanced internal monologues with moments of tension and urgency," says Readers' Favorite reviewer.
Author Bios
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Rhone Atleshen is an Amazon bestselling author of dark, emotionally charged romantic thrillers where desire collides with danger—and morally black villains get exactly what they deserve. She is a Readers’ Favorite Honorable Mention winner, a Next Generation Indie Book Awards finalist, and a CIBA Chatelaine Romance Fiction finalist.
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Rhone Atleshen is an Amazon bestselling author of dark, emotionally charged romantic thrillers that blend atmospheric suspense, searing romance, and villains readers love to hate.
Her Apex Society Trilogy—Gaslight, Matchstrike, and Burn—follows three strong women fighting their way out of dangerous relationships and the fiercely loyal men who stand beside them without stealing their power. The books weaponize found family themes with gripping thriller pacing and scorching character chemistry.
Rhone’s work has received a Readers’ Favorite Honorable Mention and finalist recognition from both the Next Generation Indie Book Awards and the CIBA Chatelaine Awards for Romantic Fiction. Her books have also earned five-star professional reviews from Readers’ Favorite and recognition from IndieReader and Writer’s Digest.
Publishing independently through Lone Spire Publishing, Rhone writes stories where love is hard-won, danger is intimate, and morally black villains eventually face the consequences they’ve earned.

For Media & Booksellers
Rhone Atleshen is available for interviews, podcast appearances, media features, and bookstore collaborations. Media professionals may download the full press kit below.
Media Kit Includes:
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ABOUT RHONE
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AT-A-GLANCE
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AUTHOR AESTHETIC
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APEX SOCIETY TRILOGY
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TALKING POINTS / INTERVIEW TOPICS
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BOOKSELLER & RETAILER INFORMATION
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CONTACT