Picture two best friends weaving gritty, steamy dystopian worlds from the heart of Alabama—meet Kit Rocha, the pen name of Bree Bridges and Donna Herren! This dynamic duo, also known as Moira Rogers for their paranormal tales, has captivated readers with their bold storytelling and unapologetic romance. From X-Men fan fiction to New York Times bestsellers, their journey is a testament to creativity and collaboration.
Known for their award-winning Beyond series, Kit Rocha blends raw passion with post-apocalyptic grit, crafting stories that pulse with intensity. Living just three miles apart in the Deep South, Bree and Donna balance writing, family, and a menagerie of pets while delivering narratives that resonate with fans worldwide.
The Making of Kit Rocha
Bree Bridges and Donna Herren met in 2000, bonding over X-Men fan fiction and a shared love for storytelling. Bree, a former computer programmer with a knack for urban fantasy, and Donna, a forensic science and nursing student obsessed with paranormal romance, became fast friends. When Bree struggled with California’s high rents, Donna invited her to Alabama, where their creative partnership blossomed. By 2007, they decided to write original stories together, adopting the pen name Moira Rogers for paranormal romance before reinventing themselves as Kit Rocha for dystopian tales.
Their early days were filled with quirky adventures—Bree sold angel paraphernalia, while Donna juggled studies. Meeting their husbands at a local comic book store added a romantic twist to their story, and their shared passion for writing fueled their rise in the romance genre.
Kit Rocha’s Unforgettable Stories
Kit Rocha’s Beyond series, starting with Beyond Shame (2012), is their crown jewel. This dystopian erotic romance follows Noelle Cunningham, a sheltered city girl navigating the lawless sectors with bootlegger Jasper McCray. The series, lauded for its intense chemistry and vivid world-building, won RT Reviewers’ Choice Awards in 2013 and 2015, hitting New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists.
Beyond Control (2013) dives deeper into Sector Four’s power struggles, introducing Alexa Parrino and Dallas O’Kane in a steamy battle of dominance and desire. Their Mercenary Librarians trilogy, starting with Deal with the Devil (2020), blends post-apocalyptic action with heart, showcasing their knack for strong women and chaotic love stories. As Moira Rogers, they penned paranormal series like Southern Arcana, rich with shapeshifters and magic.
Their style is gritty yet heartfelt, weaving complex characters and explicit romance into richly imagined worlds. Bree’s creative spark crafts memorable characters, while Donna’s big-picture editing ensures seamless narratives, making their books both thrilling and emotionally resonant.
Why Kit Rocha Matters
Kit Rocha’s impact lies in their fearless exploration of love, power, and survival. Their Beyond series redefined dystopian romance, blending raw sensuality with themes of loyalty and rebellion, inspiring a cult following. As indie authors, they broke barriers, becoming the first to win an RT Reviewers’ Choice Award. Their stories celebrate strong, messy women and diverse relationships, resonating with readers craving authentic, inclusive narratives.
Living in Alabama’s backwoods, Bree and Donna continue to write while nurturing their community of fans through social media and Patreon. Their ability to balance steamy romance with intricate plots has cemented their place in the genre, influencing new voices in romance.
- Pen Names: Kit Rocha (dystopian romance), Moira Rogers (paranormal romance)
- Key Works: Beyond series, Mercenary Librarians trilogy
- Awards: RT Reviewers’ Choice Awards (2013, 2015)
- Fun Fact: They met their husbands at a comic book store!
Ready to dive into a world of passion and rebellion? Grab Beyond Shame and lose yourself in Kit Rocha’s steamy dystopian universe!