Roberta Kray, born in Southport in 1959, is a British author primarily known for her crime drama novels. Before dedicating herself to writing full-time after her husband, Reggie Kray, passed away, she spent fifteen years working in media research and publishing in London. Her writing is characterized by its gritty realism and focus on the darker aspects of human relationships, often exploring themes of crime and betrayal. She gained prominence after meeting Reggie Kray in 1996 and marrying him the following year, and her career took off following this significant personal event.










