Dark Academia meets extra spicy Demon Romance – it’s hotter than hell! With thanks to Ruth for her review.
Rae (Raelynn) moves back to her family’s holiday home in the quiet town of Abelaum while finishing her university studies. Having not visited since childhood, she still holds onto those rose-tinted memories of the place. However, Abelaum has a much darker history than she remembers.
Many years ago, a mining accident wiped out most of the town’s population. A demonic God saved just three men, but his generosity came at a price. In return, he demanded that their future bloodlines would be sacrificed to bring him back to life.
Leon is a tortured demon who has been summoned and controlled by one of the town’s wealthiest families, the Kents, for generations. His latest task is to capture Rae and deliver her as a sacrifice. However, things don’t quite go to plan. As events unfold, Leon becomes a surprisingly loveable character, determined to save Rae and finally break free from his enslavement to the Kents.
This is the first book in a trilogy and, although some of the spicy scenes were a little too much for me, I’m definitely interested in seeing where the story goes next!
If you’re a fan of Supernatural, or enjoy the writing styles of Navessa Allen and Brynne Weaver, this could be right up your street!
Tropes & themes: Enemies to Lovers | Demon x Human | Dark Romance | Paranormal Romance
Spice level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ Very spicy – definitely on the erotica/dark romance side!
About the Book
When ghosthunter Rae moves back to rugged Washington state, she doesn’t bargain for a titillating fork-tongued demon and a ritualistic monster cult…
The demon didn’t just want my body. He wanted my soul.
Leon: My reputation among magicians is unblemished. Killer, they call me; killing is what I’m best at. One wrong move and you’re dead. Except her. The one I was supposed to take, the one I should have killed. The cult that once controlled me wants her, but I’m not about to lose my new toy to them.
Rae: I’ve always believed in the supernatural. Hunting for ghosts is my passion, but summoning a demon was never part of the plan. Something ancient – something evil – is waking up… and calling my name. I don’t know who I can trust, or how deep this darkness goes. All I know is my one shot at survival is the demon stalking me, and he doesn’t just want my body – he wants my soul.
About The Author
Harley Laroux is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Souls Trilogy. A #BookTok sensation, it has now sold over 1.2 million copies, making Harley a leading voice in Adult Romance and Erotica. They write kink-positive, steamy love stories with queer protagonists, dangerous stakes, and haunting atmospheres. Harley lives in Washington state with their husband and three cats.
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