Vampires meet The Hunger Games in the first book of the New York Times bestselling Crowns of Nyaxia series by Carissa Broadbent, a heart-wrenching, epic fantasy of dark magic, bloodthirsty intrigue and enemies-to-lovers romance.Human or vampire, the rules of survival are the same: never trust, never yield, and always – always – guard your heart.The adopted human daughter of the Nightborn vampire king, Oraya carved her place in a world designed to kill her. Her only chance to become something more than prey is entering the Kejari: a legendary tournament held by the goddess of death herself.But winning won’t be easy, pitting Oraya against the most vicious warriors from all three vampire houses. To survive, she will be forced to make an alliance with a mysterious rival.Everything about Raihn is dangerous. He is a ruthless vampire, an efficient killer, an enemy to her father’s crown – and her greatest competition. Yet, what terrifies Oraya most of all is that she finds herself oddly drawn to him.But there’s no room for compassion in the Kejari – and nothing more deadly than love . . .The Serpent and the Wings of Night is the first high-stakes book in the Crowns of Nyaxia series, the New York Times bestselling TikTok sensation by Carissa Broadbent. Continue Oraya and Raihn's story in The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King.Readers are obsessed with the Crowns of Nyaxia series . . .‘A fantasy emotional rollercoaster’‘Epic, beautiful, heartbreaking, soul-fixing story’‘A must-read’‘Believe the hype’The Serpent and the Wings of Night was an instant No. 9 New York Times bestseller and USA Today bestseller on 06/12/23. Read more

Filled with heartbreak, redemption, dark magic and bloodthirsty vampires, The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King is the stunning second book in the Crowns of Nyaxia series by Carissa Broadbent.Love is a sacrifice at the altar of power.In the wake of the bloody tournament known as the Kejari, Oraya is now a prisoner in her own kingdom and grieving the only family she ever had. She’s left with only one certainty: she cannot trust anyone, least of all Raihn, the vampire who betrayed her.The House of Night, too, is surrounded by enemies. Raihn’s own nobles are none too eager to accept a Turned king, especially one who was once a slave. And the House of Blood has dug their claws into the kingdom, threatening to tear it apart from the inside. When Raihn offers Oraya a secret alliance, taking the deal is her only chance at reclaiming her kingdom – and seeking her revenge against the lover who betrayed her. But to do so, she’ll need to harness an ancient power, intertwined with her father’s greatest secrets.With enemies closing in on all sides, Oraya finds herself forced to choose between the bloody reality of seizing power – and the devastating love that could be her downfall . . .The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King is a compulsive dark fantasy from Carissa Broadbent, and sequel to the New York Times bestselling The Serpent and the Wings of Night. Continue the series with The Songbird & the Heart of Stone, the third book in the addictive romantasy series.Readers are obsessed with the Crowns of Nyaxia series . . .‘A fantasy emotional rollercoaster’‘Epic, beautiful, heartbreaking, soul-fixing story’‘A must-read’‘Believe the hype’The Serpent and the Wings of Night, the first book in Crowns of Nyaxia series, was an instant No. 9 New York Times bestseller and USA Today bestseller on 06/12/23. Its sequel, The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King, was an instant No. 5 New York Times bestseller and No. 9 USA Today bestseller on 04/06/2024. Read more

Welcome to Enchantra. There's only one rule: Never, ever trust your heart.When Genevieve Grimm's mother is killed, Genevieve wants answers no one can give... until she receives an invitation to Enchantra, a cursed palace filled with temptations and illusions.Arrogant and dangerously handsome, Rowin Silver meets her at the door and refuses to let her inside. But Genevieve finds her own way in... And soon realizes her mistake.Enchantra is a twisted labyrinth of marble and thorns, where Rowin's family are trapped forever in a deadly game. Now, Genevieve must win or die.Rowin offers her a deal. They can compete together... if they convince everyone watching that they're desperately in love.Genevieve knows she can't trust Rowin, but she'll do whatever it takes to survive. As they hunt and hide together, Genevieve tries to ignore the desire burning between them. She absolutely cannot fall for this man. Cannot forget that she's only pretending to be in love.After all, it was Rowin who taught her Enchantra's first rule: Never, ever trust your heart.Packed with deadly intrigue and spicy romance, Enchantra will transport you to a world of feisty heroines and morally gray love interests, fake dating, forbidden desire and family secrets. If you love books by Rebecca Yarros, Carissa Broadbent and Lauren Roberts, prepare to discover your new romantasy obsession.See why readers love this spicy fantasy romance series:"OMG THIS BOOK!!!... I'm truly obsessed with this book, I devoured it in two days." Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"I absolutely LOVED this book!! Romantasy at its finest." NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"God, I am never going to recover from this book... I'm addicted!... I can't even begin to put into words the rollercoaster of this book; the tension, the twists and turns that literally had me holding my breath until the VERY last page." Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"I cannot begin to describe how much I love this book... I have not stopped thinking about this story... Oh gosh I wish I could read this for the first time again!... I FELT EVERY EMOTION POSSIBLE WHILE READING THIS!!!... This book will forever hold a special place in my heart." Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"ALL THE STARS. I LOVED THIS BOOK. I finished this in less than two days and I didn't want it to end!... Gripping... An absolute must-read." Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"This book was PERFECT!!!... Hooked from the very first moment and I read it in one sitting because I could not put it down!!!" Thenarnianreader_ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"One word - A-MA-ZING!... Loved loved loved... Highly recommend!" Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"This was such a fantastic read-spicy, spooky, and oh so swoon-worthy." Gabbywritesalot ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"5/5 stars! I was hooked from the very beginning and couldn't put this book down. I finished reading this book in one sitting." Bunnysbookreviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Read more

Welcome to Phantasma. There are only two rules to the game. Stay alive. And don't fall in love.When Ophelia's sister disappears, there is only one way to save her. Ophelia must enter Phantasma, a deadly contest inside a haunted mansion, and claim its prize-a single wish.In a maze of twisting corridors and lavish ballrooms, Ophelia will face nine challenges, each more dangerous than the last. Just as fear threatens to overwhelm her, a mysterious stranger offers her a bargain.Charming, arrogant and infuriatingly attractive, Blackwell claims he can guide her through the lethal trials ahead. Ophelia knows she shouldn't trust Blackwell. Worse still, she feels a dark and irresistible attraction drawing them closer and closer.And in Phantasma, the only thing deadlier than losing the game is losing your heart...A Court of Thorns and Roses meets Caraval in this seductive fantasy adventure. With steamy romance, a sexy morally gray love interest, OCD rep and jaw-dropping twists, Phantasma is perfect for fans of Rebecca Yarros, Nisha J. Tuli and Carissa Broadbent.See why readers love Kaylie Smith's romantic fantasy:"I ABSOLUTELY ADORED IT. I AM OBSESSED WITH IT... I was completely HOOKED from the very first chapters... The characters are absolutely amazing... The embodiment of the perfect fantasy story for me... You will LOVE this." Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Absolutely stunning... The characters-my god these characters... I loved every single one of them... Had my mind going a million places at once, and I still didn't see how this was going to end. I'm still not over it... wonderful." Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Wow. What a wild ride!... So entertaining! Exciting, dangerous, twisty, fast-paced, and so intriguing... gripped me from the beginning. I loved the characters and the angst, and the found family is the best." Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Made me laugh, made me squeal, and made me cry. And the characters stuck with me even after I closed the last chapter." Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Brimming with adventure, romance, and loveable characters you'll gladly follow into the shadows of their vivid world." Alexandra Bracken, #1 bestselling author of Lore"Expertly weaves swoon-worthy romance into an action-packed plot." Andrea Hannah, author of Where Darkness Blooms"A MILLION STARS! I don't think I've had this much fun reading a book in a while. I fell in love with this cast of characters so fast. I loved all the banter, tension and friendships... I can't wait for the next book!" Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Read more

MEET BOOKTOK'S LATEST OBSESSION . . . DARK, FUNNY AND SUPER SPICY, CAN YOU HANDLE THE RIDE?I want someone with a soul as black as night. Someone who would burn the world down for me and not lose a single minute of sleep over it.Trauma nurse Aly escapes her hard-working days by thirsting after masked men online. To her, nothing could top the fantasy of her favorite tattooed and masked man hunting her down. But she never could have guessed that one drunken text would turn those dreams into reality . . .I want things most people don't, craving darkness and depravity instead of light and love.Josh has spent his life avoiding the limelight, but his online persona is another story. At night, he posts masked thirst traps for his millions of fans, until one follower catches his eye: Aly.Together, Aly and Josh live out their darkest fantasies, unaware that Aly has captured the attention of someone with far more sinister intentions. As Josh turns from predator to protector, he must ask himself how far he'll go for the woman he can't live without.Lights Out is a fast-paced dark romance with a morally grey male lead. Some themes and scenes may be disturbing to readers. Please check the content warning at the beginning of the book.18+ mature content. Not suitable for younger readers.Readers LOVE the New York Times bestselling Lights Out!'Hilarious, and wickedly sexy. Yes Josh is a bit of a stalker, but he's a golden retriever one' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I absolutely adored this book . . . perfect in every single way!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Josh and Aly are both magnificent and the spice is next level' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Really fun, made me laugh so many times I lost count' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Quite literally perfect. I wanted something spicy but fun and it more than delivered!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Proving that a dark romance can still have humour . . . dark of course!!!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'PERFECTION!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Love Lights Out? Pre-order Caught Up, the second book in the Into Darkness trilogy, now!Lights Out, New York Times bestseller, November 2024. Read more

AN INSTANT NYT & USA TODAY BESTSELLER!The conclusion to the Cat and Mouse Duet is here...“If she were to die… the world would die with her.”The worst Adeline Reilly expected for her life were a few unholy ghosts haunting the hallways of Parsons Manor, not falling in love with her stalker and ending up in the clutches of a trafficking ring.Trapped in a house used to groom women for the elite, she faces the biggest fight of her life—survive the Culling and escape. But that’s not so easy when watchful eyes are determined to see her fail. However, Adeline may have an unlikely ally, who just might be the key to her getting out alive.But trusting them is a risk that could cost her everything.Meanwhile, Zade will stop at nothing until Adeline is safe in his arms again, even if he must burn the world to find her. Hunting his little mouse is what he’s best at, but who she’ll be when he finds her is a battle that he doesn’t know he can win.It won’t be the test of time they must survive, but the memories of who they once were.Warning: This is the second and final installment to the Duet. You must read Haunting Adeline first.Recommended Reading Order for the C&M Universe:Satan's AffairHaunting AdelineHunting AdelineWhere's Molly Read more

!! NOW WITH AN EXCLUSIVE BONUS CHAPTER !! 'Amber's series breaks the rules in the best way. Her main character is strong, capable, and unapologetically powerful. There is no damsel here. This story is filled with fast-paced action, an in-depth world, and a romance that goes from simmer to boil. If you like romantasy, read this!' RAVEN KENNEDYDon't miss this addictive BookTok sensation - a perfectly steamy, high-stakes, TRUE enemies-to-lovers, dark epic romantasy!_________________________WHERE THERE ARE GODS, THERE ARE ALSO MONSTERS . . .For a thousand years, the Etherworld has known peace.Until now.Many centuries ago, desperate to save her dying sister, Dianna made a deal with Kaden, a monster far worse than any nightmare. Locked in servitude to him, she is forced to hunt down an ancient relic held by her most dangerous enemies: an army led by Samkiel, the World Ender.After the Gods War, Samkiel hid from everything, denying his crown and deserting his people. Now, an attack on those he loves sends him back to the realm he never wished to return to, and into the sights of an enemy he had hoped to forget.With every world at stake, Dianna and Samkiel are forced to set aside their animosity and work together, before all is lost . . .Don't miss the next books in the series, THE THRONE OF BROKEN GODS and THE DAWN OF THE CURSED QUEEN, and look out for Book 4 coming soon . . ._________________________'A wicked ride from beginning to heart shattering end. Leaving me literally screaming for more. I couldn't turn the pages fast enough to get more our morally corrupt heroine who you can't help but root for, along with the giggle inducing banter between her and the heroic god Samkiel' HANNAH NICOLE MAERHER'Once in a while I read a series that reminds me of just why I love enemies to lovers, slow burn, and morally grey characters so much. Gods and Monsters is that series. This is perfection. Amber Nicole's Dianna is the FMC of my soul' NISHA J. TULI⭐ Readers can't get enough of Samkiel and Dianna! ⭐'I loved reading this book so much! The world building is amazing, Dianna is super badass and I love how she grew in the book . . . Can't wait to read the next in the series!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'So so so so good! Such a well written and addictive read! Brings all the emotions and a great amount of twists and turns. Highly recommend!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'I am so glad BookTok showed me this book, I jumped in based off of one single line and I regret NOTHING! I especially love the fact that the characters are all very unique and feel very original . . . Loved it so much, cannot wait for book 2. And did I see that this will be a 5 book series? HELL YES PLEASE!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'An easy 5 ⭐ read. This is my favourite book of the year so far. You need to read this - I couldn't put it down. I need to go now and download the second book!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Well, what a read. I am so glad that I picked this bad boy up. My first 5 ⭐ read for a really long time. I think book 2 will blow it out of the park! Absolutely amazing characters and that ending!!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Read more

THE SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFeaturing a never-before-in-print bonus scene and full-colour endpapers⚔️Step into the Coliseum at the Spartan War Academy where monsters are made, immortality is won, and even a god can die…⚔️Alexis Hert isn’t a hero, and she certainly isn’t a god. All she’s ever been is a survivor.But the Fates disagree.When a blood test leads to her admittance at the Spartan War Academy, she’ll have to do more than merely survive.Alexis will have to claim her birthright: immortality.But immortality is a privilege, one earned in the crucible of the academy, where the heroes are villains and classrooms battlegrounds. While gladiators Achilles and Patro, her demanding mentors, hone her into a warrior, Augustus and Kharon, her professors and the brooding heirs to the underworld, haunt her steps and her thoughts.Because where there are gods, there are bound to be monsters, and there is more than one hunting Alexis…You might just come across these favourites:🏛️ War academy😈 Villainous love interests⚔️ Gods, gladiators, and warriors, oh my!🦝 Adorable animal companions🐍 Animal companions with a lot of ~opinions~🔮 Prophecies🌶️ Dark romance🤷 Why choose?💀Touch her and die💍 Marriage law☣️ Post-apocalyptic worldThe romantasy OBSESSSION of 2024:‘This was addictive as hell’⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐‘THAT WAS SO GOOD!!! Wow. I’ll be thinking about this book for awhile. Greek mythology + a spartan war academy + a STRONG FMC?! It was perfection. I love all the twists and turns and the guessing along the way. It was such a unique Hercules story and I’m OBSESSED! I need book 2 asap.⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐‘Actually iconic’⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'LOOOOOOOOOVED IT OMG I literally tried to read it as slow as possible so I would have the book, the characters, their world… EVERYTHING for a little longer… but IT WAS HARD OK bc I really wanted to binge it in one night 👀'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐‘Literally gonna live rent free in my brain’⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐‘Perfection, favorite read this year so far’⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐Jasmine Mas's book 'Blood of Hercules' was a No.2 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2025-01-27. Read more

The BRAND NEW spellbinding historical novel from bestseller Elena Collins, perfect for fans of Weyward, Outlander and Barbara Erskine ✨‘Heartbreaking and hopeful, it’s a brilliant read.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Nicola CornickA haunting cliffside inn. A centuries-old secret waiting to be uncovered...Now: When Megan’s father gets a letter containing a secret from the past, he asks her to go to the Cornish village of St Mawgen Cove to get to the bottom of the mystery. Megan is happy to take a holiday after a challenging year but as soon as she checks into The Ship Inn something feels amiss. There are noises in the room above, the locals tell tales of smugglers and shipwrecks and she can’t escape the story of the witch who waits and watches from the top of the cliff.1625: Susanna and her daughter Katel live a contented life, but without the protection of a husband and father, Susanna fears for Katel’s future as she blossoms into womanhood. The fishing community of St Mawgen Cove is close knit but when misfortune arrives in the cove, it’s not long before villagers are looking for someone to blame. And when talk turns to witches, Susanna knows she and Katel are no longer safe.Can Megan bring peace to St Mawgen and to two women who have been broken-hearted for centuries?An unforgettable historical mystery about secrets, longing and the power of a mother’s love. Love Lucinda Riley and Kate Mosse? READ THIS!Readers love Elena Collins:‘This is a wonderfully well-written book, atmospheric, immersive, heart-touching, heart-breaking.’‘Really well written book, love the history and the mystery surrounding the story, what sadness surrounds this lady of old, cannot wait for your next book Elena.’‘An enthralling blend of known fact, myth and imagination with believable characters, atmospheric descriptions and fascinating locations all told with warmth and compassion.’‘The brilliant story of Kate Ferrers was entrancing with all of the well written characters coming to life from the page in a thrilling tale of love, friendships and loss, magnificent!’‘Elena writes so cleverly and with good humour, I was gripped and couldn't wait to read more and have my imagination play me the story as I swept from page to page. 5 big shiny stars!!!!’Praise for Elena Collins:'The emotionally powerful story of Katherine Ferrers really gripped me and the spooky sightings of her ghost were spine-tingling. Elena writes so beautifully and weaves the threads of the stories together so masterfully. Both heartbreaking and hopeful, it’s a brilliant read.' Nicola Cornick'A wonderful book by a fabulous author. Very highly recommended.’ Louise Douglas'The Lady of The Loch held me spellbound from the first page to the last. With two storylines beautifully woven together to create a seamless tale of love, loss, betrayal and, above all, hope, it’s a must-read. Collins’s detailed knowledge of the period trickles through the tale wrapping the reader in a vivid shifting world as it moves between the 14th century and present day. Cleverly researched and exquisitely written, The Lady of The Loch is a timeless story of hope, family and love. I loved it.' Alexandra Walsh Read more

"If you're so concerned about my humanity, Elena, then reach into my soul and find it, because I'm not sure I have any left."According to the FBI, I was considered a serial murderer after three kills.What do they call me after fifty-two?They call me the Silencer.One final bullet would have been all it took to stop me from taking another soul, and I would have been doing Meridian City a service by pulling that trigger.An angel crying for help stopped me, and that night, I took three lives for her. Then three turned into eight. Then eight turned into twenty. Twenty turned into twenty-one. Twenty one turned into twenty-three.Elena Young is the hero in my story, but I’m the villain in hers.And this is the kind of story where the villain gets the girl, even if it kills her.This is a dark romance novel intended for mature readers only. Please check trigger/content warnings. This book does not have an HEA. Read more

AlessandraMy entire life changed when he walked into my father’s café in Tuscany…Il Mostro. The monster. The devilishly handsome mafia don Dario Rosolini.He and his brothers run this region… and they take everything they want.Including me. Although Dario has made clear that I am his and ONLY his.But I’ll fight back, no matter how hard it is.Not just because I’m afraid of him (although I am)…But because, deep down, I WANT him…And I know that giving in to him will ruin me forever.DarioAs soon as I saw her, I knew I had to have her.She was innocent and beautiful… so unlike everything else in my world.I’m the head of my family now.Every mafioso in Italy wants me and my brothers dead.I live with a sword dangling over my head…But none of that matters when I look into her eyes.I want her.I have to have her.And no matter how much she protests and fights…I WILL possess her, body and soul.Mafia Kings: Dario is the first in a dark Mafia Romance series.There is no cheating. There IS an HEA.Warning: this book contains adult situations, profanity, violence, and dark romance themes. Read more

From the author of the genre-breaking international TikTok sensation Butcher & Blackbird comes the second book in the Ruinous Love Trilogy - a hate-to-love dark romantic comedy packed with danger, chaos, and heat. 'Brynne is a master weaver of words in this dark, decadent and delicious story of serial killers, sexy spice, and sensational fun!' RuNyx, USA Today bestselling author of the Dark Verse series ----Every killer claims a soul.Every phantom wants revenge.All contract killer Lachlan Kane wants is a quiet life. But when he botches a job for his boss's biggest client, Lachlan knows he'll never claw his way out of the underworld. At least, not until Lark Montague offers him a deal: use his skills to hunt down a killer and she'll find a way to secure his freedom.The catch? He has to marry her first. And they can't stand each other. Indie singer-songwriter Lark may seem like sunshine and glitter personified but she has her own secrets hiding in the shadows. With her formidable family in a tailspin and her best friend's happiness on the line, she's willing to make a vow to the man she's determined to hate, no matter how tempting the broody assassin might be. As Lachlan and Lark navigate the dark world that binds them together, it becomes impossible to discern their fake marriage from a real one. But it's not just familiar dangers that haunt them. There's another phantom lurking on their doorstep . . . And this one has come for blood.***Reader praise for Butcher & Blackbird'The chemistry is explosive. The romance will make your heart squeeze painfully. The banter will have you giggling and kicking your feet. The one-liners and screwball scenarios are laugh-out-loud hysterical' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Butcher and Blackbird is indulgent and decadent; reading it feels like eating chocolate cake' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'If I could rate this book infinity stars, trust me, I would in a heartbeat' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'One of the most creative dark romances I've EVER read . . . perfection from start to finish' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'I was so engaged I couldn't put it down' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'The banter was chef kiss' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'There is nothing more I can say except . . . I think I am in love with a serial killer' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Writing a romantic comedy about vigilante serial killers who kill other serial killers for fun, and somehow making it cute is no small feat' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Read more

Set in the same stunningly epic world as The Serpent and the Wings of Night, Carissa Broadbent's Six Scorched Roses is a short romantasy novel inspired by Beauty and the Beast. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Jennifer L. Armentrout, and readers who love dark, romantic tales with bite.Six roses. Six vials of blood. Six visits to a vampire who could be her salvation . . . or her damnation.Lilith has been dying since the day she was born. But although she came to terms with her own imminent death long ago, the deaths of everyone she loves is an entirely different matter. As her town slowly withers in the clutches of a mysterious god-cursed illness, she takes matters into her own hands.Desperate to find a cure, Lilith strikes a bargain with the only thing the gods hate even more than her village: a vampire, Vale. She offers him six roses in exchange for six vials of vampire blood – the only hope for her town’s salvation.But what begins as a simple transaction gradually becomes something more. Lilith is faced with a terrifying realization: it’s dangerous to wander into the clutches of a vampire . . . and, in a place already suffering the wrath of a god, more dangerous still to fall in love with one.*This edition of Six Scorched Roses features beautiful case art underneath the hardback jacket*Discover the Crowns of Nyaxia novella that readers are obsessed with . . .‘This is one of the BEST Beauty and the Beast retellings I had the absolute pleasure of reading in a long time . . . pick this series up and let it become your new obsession’‘A wonderfully delightful little novella . . . Carissa is most definitely a master of words’‘This was phenomenal . . . the caretaking, the pining, tension and angst, the spice . . . AMAZING!’The Serpent and the Wings of Night, the first book in Crowns of Nyaxia series, was an instant No. 9 New York Times bestseller and USA Today bestseller on 06/12/23. Its sequel, The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King, was an instant No. 5 New York Times bestseller and No. 9 USA Today bestseller on 04/06/2024. Read more

☆NOW A TOP 20 AMAZON BESTSELLER☆My fiancé’s nephew knows every sin I’ve ever committed. He’s about to become the deepest and darkest of them all. My name is Rory Carter and I do bad things.There’s a charred soul under this angelic exterior and sometimes, I wonder if my weekly confessions to the Sinners Anonymous hotline will be enough to heal it.Marrying the seventy-something head of the Cosa Nostra to save my father is the only good deed I’ve ever done.I’m burning and bitter under the fake smile and tight dresses, but I was keeping it together.Was. Until my fiancé’s nephew turns up to dinner uninvited. Angelo ‘Vicious' Visconti.A beautiful monster with cheekbones as sharp as his tongue.They say I shouldn’t be scared of him, because nine years ago, he went straight.He’s barely a Made Man anymore.But I say, he’s the most dangerous Visconti of all.It’s not just because his cold sneer makes my pulse flutter.Or the way his syrupy drawl trickles down my spine.No. He holds all of my sins in his big, rough hands.And the only sins darker than mine are his own. DARK MAFIA ROMANCE - FORBIDDEN LOVE - AGE GAP - ENEMIES TO LOVERS***SOMME’S NOTES:Sinners Anonymous is a deliciously dark, enemies to lovers mafia romance. It can be read as a standalone but believe me, you'll want to devour it with the rest of the trilogy!You should know that I write dark romance, and my stories—including this one— aren’t for the faint of heart. They contain several triggers and are somewhat disturbing, so aren't suitable for everyone.You won’t find Prince Charming or a damsel in distress within these pages, so if that’s what floats your boat, I kindly encourage you to move along! Read more

He’s the most dangerous man in Chicago—and I’m his newest obsession.Dark emerald eyes. Black tattoos. A killer’s smile… god, that smile…When I’m dragged to a secretive nightclub, the last thing I expect is to find myself in the owner’s back office. But after he rescues me from a drunken creep, that’s exactly where I end up.Alone with a heartbreakingly gorgeous man who says his name is Andrei Zherdev… though most call him Pakhan—leader of the Russian mafia.Next thing I know, I’m screaming his name. Then, I’m hiding beneath his desk as he’s called away on business. That’s how I learn my dark fate.Apparently, once you’ve slept with a Bratva boss, you’re his. Forever. There’s only one problem with that arrangement. I don’t belong to anyone.If only he agreed.*King of Ruin is a standalone Dark Mafia Enemies to Lovers Age Gap Stalker Forced Marriage novel with forced proximity, mature themes and a happily ever after. It is the first book of the Soulless Empire series. Read more

THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLERA notebook full of secrets, two untimely deaths – something sinister is stirring in the perfect seaside town of Morannez…It’s summer and holidaymakers are flocking to the idyllic Brittany coast. But when first an old traveller woman dies in suspicious circumstances, and then a campaign of hate seemingly drives another victim to take his own life, events take a very dark turn.Mila Shepherd has come to France to look after her niece, Ani, following the accident in which both Ani’s parents were lost at sea. Mila has moved into their family holiday home, as well as taken her sister Sophie’s place in an agency which specialises in tracking down missing people, until new recruit Carter Jackson starts.It’s clear that malevolent forces are at work in Morannez, but the local police are choosing to look the other way. Only Mila and Carter can uncover the truth about what’s really going on in this beautiful, but mysterious place before anyone else suffers. But someone is desperate to protect a terrible truth, at any cost…Praise for Louise Douglas:'Louise Douglas achieves the impossible and gets better with every book.' Milly Johnson'A brilliantly written, gripping, clever, compelling story, that I struggled to put down. The vivid descriptions, the evocative plot and the intrigue that Louise created, which had me constantly asking questions, made it a highly enjoyable, absolute treasure of a read.' Kim Nash'Another stunning read from the exceptionally talented Louise Douglas! I love the way in which Louise creates such an atmospheric mystery, building the intrigue and suspense brick by brick. Her writing is always beautiful and multi-layered, her characters warm and relatable and the intriguing nature of the mystery makes this unputdownable.’ Nicola Cornick'A tender, heart-breaking, page-turning read' Rachel Hore‘Kept me guessing until the last few pages and the explosive ending took my breath away.' C.L. Taylor‘Beautifully written, chillingly atmospheric and utterly compelling, The Secret by the Lake is Louise Douglas at her brilliant best’ Tammy Cohen‘A master of her craft, Louise Douglas ratchets up the tension in this haunting and exquisitely written tale of buried secrets and past tragedy.’ Amanda Jennings‘A clammy, atmospheric and suspenseful novel, it builds in tension all the way through to the startling final pages.’Sunday Express, S Magazine Read more

*PART 2 OF A DUET* My world is on fire, and I’m obsessed with the girl who lit the match. Bloodied knuckles and a lifeless body at my feet confirm it: Penny is my demise.My gentlemanly facade is nothing but a memory.My sins are seeping through my shirt like ink.I tried to leave her. Couldn’t do it.I tried to snuff the life out of her. Couldn’t do that, either.So we’ll slow dance in the flames until I’m nothing but ash and embers.I’ll only rise like a phoenix when she’s gone.The problem is, I’d never let her go.No, she’d have to run far, far, away to escape me.And maybe she will if I just told her the truth:I own the Sinners Anonymous Hotline. And I’ve listened to every call she’s ever made. DARK MAFIA ROMANCE - ENEMIES TO LOVERS - AGE GAP - SLOW BURN***SOMME’S NOTES:Sinners Consumed is part two of a duet. Rafe & Penny’s story starts in Sinners Condemned, which will be out September 7.For a better reading experience, please read Sinners Anonymous before reading Sinners Condemned & Sinners Consumed.You should know that I write dark romance, and my stories–including this one–aren’t for the faint of heart. They contain several triggers, so aren’t suitable for everyone. Read more

It’s been months since the day we stood above that empty grave that stunk of burnt flesh and secrets. All of us were dressed to the nines, one of us wearing a wedding dress, a day that was supposed to mark the beginning of a new adventure.It marked the bitter end of our vengeance.We have done things that have marked our souls for eternity.But before we get there, we have to go back.Back to where it all started.The place I could find in my sleep.Hollow Heights University in the macabre, somber seaside town of Ponderosa Springs.A college for prestigious, wealthy children to receive the highest education. A town drowning in treachery and secrets that became our damnation.But it wasn’t the forest surrounding the grounds or even the mysterious hidden mausoleum that haunted me.It was them.The ones that lurked in the night, things so wicked, so twisted, so evil, they would become the rulers of my nightmares.The Hollow Boys.One wrong move and I landed myself directly in their line of fire.This is not a story about love, it is not a story of happy endings.Love just happened to blossom in our sorrows, in our pain, our fear, our blood.Every terrible thing they ever did, we watched, we helped, we loved them anyway.Some run from their monsters, we fell in love with ours. Read more

💥Wanna know what's shittier than your scumbag (ex) husband selling you to a dangerous Russian mafia boss?I've got the answer... Finding out the condom couldn't handle the intensity of your sordid tango between the sheets with that said Russian mafia boss.Don't get me wrong, the whole one-night stand,steamy hookup thing isn't usually my style.I'm just plain ol' Laura. - Bookworm. Vanilla. Boring.I didn't plan on locking lips with him, but God, I couldn't resist.I mean, have you seen the man?Chiseled jaw, smoldering eyes, body built for sin.He's walking, talking temptation in a tailored suit.And when he chased after me from his club,Wrapped his designer coat around my half-naked body,Offered me a ride home in his sleek black car,Well, let's just say my panties didn't stand a chance.One minute I'm drowning in those bedroom eyes,His lips devouring mine like a starving man.And baby, I was the all-you-can-eat buffet.The next thing I know, I'm in his arms.Princess-carried like a bride towards his penthouse instead.Little did I know, our little foray between the sheets,Would have life-changing consequences.The broken condom.The two pink lines.The baby growing in my belly.And the daddy?None other than Victor Morozov.Mafia boss. Ruthless kingpin.My baby daddy.Hey there! 😘Welcome to the ‘Bond by Morozov Bratva Series’! Book 1, ‘Silken Chains’ kicks things off—it's all about Laura getting knocked up by a Russian Mafia big shot. It's dark, it's dark Russian, it's romantic. Then, check out Book 2, ‘Velvet Chains’, to see how Laura and Victor's story wraps up with a happily ever after.Enoy the ride! 💋 Read more

Grant Stockton is the devil incarnate. The cowboy turned casino-owning crime boss has been the bane of my existence for as long as I can remember—first as my older brother’s best friend, then as my guardian when my brother died at his side, and now as the rival bar owner and landlord running me into the red.He might be the head of The Quiet Horsemen, the man everyone else in this town fears, but I’m not about to cede a single inch of ground to him.If I have to lie, cheat, and steal to keep him from finding out my bar’s underwater—well, that’s exactly what I’ll do.At least until he breaks into my apartment and discovers my secret. One that gives him all the leverage he needs to control my fate.My only reprieve is that The Horsemen are in the middle of a war, one that’s been spilling blood for the better part of a decade, and his enemies are closing in on our small mountain town.Which is why I’m taken off guard by the demand he makes in exchange for keeping my secret.Apparently there are benefits to being at the mercy of the devil… Read more