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Nurturing New Book Voices in Suspenseful, Clean, Romance and Other Genres.
Welcome to Tessa Leighs Books!
Stories shape us by the way they let us escape, explore, and rediscover the world and ourselves in ways we never imagined. Through fiction, I craft journeys that delve into resilience, transformation, and the complex paths we navigate in search of something more.
Whether you are here for an escape, to dream, or to live vicariously through a character, I am glad you are here!
My three-part Contemporary Romance series that is wholesome and clean is out!. This series comes along main Characters Jack and Elena through trials seen and unseen. See my book page for more information!
July 15th I will release a passion project of mine. A fiction book for those looking for inspiration.
The Plans They Made Together
It's a gripping tale of a woman and her children on a journey and those who come around them to make sure they are not alone.
For our young dreamers and adventurers, a special YA novel series is in the works. It will captures the spirit of youth, friendship, and the courage to chase what feels just out of reach. This project is also near and dear to my heart as I spend a lot of time researching what my own kids are reading, but I was inspired by a dear friend's sweet girl who wanted to read my passion project, and I had to tell her no. I am excited to share those stories FALL 2025!
I am also excited to announce book publishing with some new up and coming Young Adult readers! TBA!
Thank you for being here!
Love,
Tessa
P.S. Don't forget to check out my blog at the bottom of the page!
The Plans They Made Together
I am elated to share that my book is available at either of the links below.
For Ebook or Kindle Unlimited
Amazon.com: The Plans They Made Together eBook : Leigh, Tessa: Kindle Store
For Paperback
The Plans They Made Together: Leigh, Tessa: 9798999189431: Amazon.com: Books
For Hardback Edition
I thought we were happy, but nothing prepared me for reality.
When the truth comes out? It's explosive.
I have to make a plan, get out with my kids.
As a wife and mom of four, I believed Cole and I had built our life on solid ground. But when I uncover his betrayal, I’m forced to confront not only the cracks in our marriage but the abuse I had unknowingly accepted as part of our foundation. The lies, the control, the abuse—they weren’t isolated moments. They were a pattern, and now that I see it, I can’t unsee it.
As the distance between us grows, so does my clarity. Counseling, self-reflection, and the unwavering support of lifelong friends become my lifeline. When Cole suddenly suggests moving back to Tennessee, I recognize it as a rare opportunity to create a life on my terms, not his.
Quietly, I begin drafting my plan.
Returning to the Smoky Mountains, The Plans They Made Together, is a story of resilience, renewal, and the courage to rebuild. This journey is more than survival—it’s proof that healing requires movement, and sometimes, the plans you made require a second draft.
Warning: This book contains some depictions of domestic abuse and emotional manipulation. Reader discretion is advised.
Courting Elena: True North Ranch Series Book 3
Releasing July 1st!
Amazon.com: Courting Elena: True North Ranch eBook : Leigh, Tessa: Kindle Store
They were building a quiet life from the ashes of everything they lost.
But when a name they buried long ago suddenly steps back into play, the stakes are higher than ever.
When the truth surfaces, will they be strong enough to survive the fallout?
Life on the ranch is finally quiet. For Jack, it means peace he never thought he’d find. For Elena, it’s a chance to heal in the presence of the man who never gave up on her. Morning coffee, shared silence, and slow dances in the kitchen are beginning to feel like forever.
But when a long-buried file surfaces with Declan’s name, and a man they thought was dead shows up very much alive, the fragile safety they’ve built starts to fracture.
With clues pointing to a secret property in Tennessee and threats circling closer to home, Jack and Elena must dig into Declan’s past to protect their future. But some ghosts refuse to stay buried… and not everyone is who they claim to be.
From the snow-dusted peaks of the Colorado Rockies to the shadowed trails of Tennessee's Smoky Mountains, Courting Elena is a heartfelt, slow-burn romance woven with suspense, sacrifice, and the kind of love that fights back.
Disarming Elena: True North Ranch Series Book 2
RELEASED! Get it now!
Disarming Elena: A True North Ranch Story eBook : Leigh, Tessa: Amazon.com.au: Kindle Store
He was her late husband’s best friend.
She was never supposed to get this close.
After surviving a brutal ambush and the betrayal of someone they trusted, Jack and Elena are finally building something real on the quiet Colorado ranch left behind. Chickens. Mornings that start with coffee instead of gunfire. Silence that feels like healing instead of danger.
But peace doesn’t last.
When Jack uncovers a map hidden in Declan’s old gear—with his own name scrawled in red—everything tilts. Secrets buried in the ashes of old missions begin to surface, and the quiet they’ve fought for slips away with every unanswered question.
Elena has scars of her own. She’s lived through lies, war, and the kind of marriage made of lies that wound from the inside out. Jack was never part of the plan—but he’s become the one thing that feels safe. Familiar. Maybe even home.
As a ghost from the past resurfaces, bringing danger with it, Jack must confront what Declan knew, what he left behind—and what it could cost the only woman Jack’s ever let himself want.
Grief forged their bond. Now, trust will have to fight to keep it.
A suspenseful, heart-rooted romance about rebuilding after ruin, and the terrifying hope of being truly seen.
Defending Elena: True North Ranch Series
The first book of the True North Ranch Series is available to order at the link below.
Two haunted hearts.
One unfinished dream.
And a legacy too dangerous to leave buried.
He saved her life once. Now she’s back—and she’s bringing danger with her.
Jack Harrison likes things quiet. After years in the military and a betrayal that shattered his closest friendship, he’s built a life of solitude on a rugged Colorado ranch. But when Elena Dawson—his late best friend’s widow and the woman he swore he’d never see again—shows up in the middle of a cattle auction, chaos follows.
She’s running from something. Something deadly.
Elena never planned to come back. But cryptic threats, buried secrets, and a list of names her husband left behind have pushed her into the one place she hoped to avoid: Jack’s doorstep. She needs protection, even if he’s the last man she wants to ask. Especially after everything that tore them apart.
Forced to share close quarters while a storm rages and danger circles, their uneasy alliance begins to crack open old wounds—and unearth sparks neither of them are ready for. But trust is a luxury Jack can’t afford. And Elena may be hiding more than just fear behind those tired eyes and clipped sarcasm.
When past betrayals collide with present threats, Jack and Elena must decide: Will they fight together for the future Declan once dreamed of—or be torn apart by the secrets he left behind?
A slow-burn, emotionally gripping contemporary romance packed with heart, danger, and redemption. Perfect for fans of small-town tension, broken heroes, and second chances that feel earned.
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