English Gothic

We are in a small room with the vampire, face to face, as he speaks--as he pours out the hypnotic, shocking, moving, and erotically charged confessions of his first two hundred years as one of the living dead. . . He speaks quietly, plainly, even gently . . . carrying us back to the night when he departed human existence as heir--young, romantic, cultivated--to a great Louisiana plantation, and was inducted by the radiant and sinister Lestat into the other, the "endless," life....

Isla Montgomery I came to Blackwood University to bury my past and start over, but the moment I stepped onto campus, I was drawn into a world of secrets and shadows. Now, I’m caught between two men—one dark and dangerous, the other haunted by his own demons. But no matter what I choose, I know I’ll never be the same. Ronan Blackwood Power runs in my blood, and I’ve spent my life building a world where I control everything. But Isla… she’s different. She’s strong, defiant, and I want her at my side. But trust is dangerous, and in this game, only one of us can win.

When magic binds two souls, only true passion can break the spell. As they struggle against the fae's growing power over their bodies and desires, they discover that breaking the magical bond may require surrendering to the very passion they're fighting to control. "Mr. Darcy's Bargain - Part 2" is a sensual, supernatural Jane Austen Fan Fiction romance that follows Part 1. It explores fate, desire, and the magic that binds two reluctant hearts together.

A gothic book set in Venice during the mid to late 19th century.Dive deep into the intricate world of "Haunting in Venice", where the pomp and splendor of Venetian high society hide layers of deceit, ambition, and unexpected supernatural elements. Haunting in Venice artfully explores these dark themes against the majestic backdrop of grand palaces and an undercurrent of stifling societal expectations. When Deception Turns DeadlyDr. Starkweather, a respected London physician, finds himself plunged into an unsettling tale of deceit and potential madness. It begins with a mysterious foreign ...

The gods commanded me to kill the child who might destroy them… and in obeying, I lost the woman I loved. For years, I was their weapon—the Earth Gods’ assassin, bound by compulsion. When they called, I answered. I had no choice. But then they whispered a new command: kill the boy born of Death and Life. The child whose very existence terrified them. In giving that order, they didn’t just sentence the boy—they condemned me. Because the moment Daphne learned the truth—who I really was, what I had been sent to do—I lost her. Her trust. Her love. And the only chance I had to ...

He watches her from across the crowded dance club, a sensual black-haired stranger who stirs Gabrielle Maxwell's deepest fantasies. But nothing about this night---or this man---is what it seems. For when Gabrielle witnesses a murder outside the club, reality shifts into something dark and deadly. In that shattering instant she is thrust into a realm she never knew existed---a realm where vampires stalk the shadows and a blood war is set to ignite.

Is it her destiny to love him? Or is it her destiny to die? Valtu Aminoff is no stranger to tragedy. Though many know him as the enigmatic vampire that inspired Bram Stoker's Dracula, Valtu's complex life is far more horrific than any fiction could imagine. When you lose the love of your life over and over again, it can do more than break your heart—it can corrupt your soul. It's up to his new lover to decide if Valtu's damaged soul is even worth saving. But destiny isn't done with Valtu yet. And tragedy is always around the corner.

Remember the white feathers. Remember the thorns. Hell leaves scars, even on the Devil. And when a human gets a glimpse into the Pit, they’re changed in a way that can’t be undone. Even by love. The gates to Hell are finally locked, but it’s too little, too late. When Lucifer’s bloody past is thrown into their present, he does the only thing he can think of to protect his newfound family. He walks away. There’s always another infernal creature to hunt in the streets of the Crescent City. Always another crisis. When Lucifer’s absence triggers a chain of events with devastating ...

A vampire cursed. A hunter marked. A love that defied death itself. For centuries, Lucien lived in shadow, his heart long turned to stone—until he met her. Sophia Blackthorne, born into a family sworn to destroy his kind, never expected to fall for the very thing she was raised to fear. But when fate binds them through an ancient, forbidden bond, their connection becomes more than attraction—it becomes war. Hunted by her own bloodline. Targeted by a corrupt Vampire Council. Torn between duty and desire, Sophia must choose: break the rules of her world or break the heart that has only ...

12-year-old Nina is an aspiring supermodel, actress and pop star who has everything going for her. Wealth. A magical scar down the side of her face. A fiance willing to do anything for her. All she needs now is fame. She’s willing to do anything for it. Anything. Even kill for it. After all, she already has. Ordering her new fans around is a thrill, but it’s not all fun and games. She has nightmares sometimes. Because she can’t help but feel she has awakened dark forces. By the author of Malice in Wonderland.

Following his sister’s trail into the desert of the Kaor, Faron is taken by a band of slavers who intend to sell him off to a powerful merchant of men. When an unexpected opportunity turns to a bloody interrogation, an ancient map resumes the hunt for his sister and the lost city that hides her, leading Faron into a race with men and monsters as the growing Veil descends. Into the certain death of the unknown north, Faron must cross a gate of wolves and winter before time runs out, and Hadria is given to the Spile. And the world is freezing all the while. A Gate of Wolves and Winter, book...

Emily and David wanted a fresh start. A final chance to escape the past, rekindle their love, and heal the rift that had grown between them. A secluded luxury island resort, empty but for the two of them and an attentive staff, promised peace and privacy. Paradise. But paradise has rules. And a price. Beneath the glittering waves, something ancient waits, watching. Hungering. And when the last boat leaves, the island reveals its true purpose: each season, the final guests must be offered to appease the creatures that dwell in the deep. A covenant older than memory. One that has kept the ...

Nobody loves beach-read thrillers more than Nancy. But now her favorite pastime may be the death of her!Nancy Holloway loves a good beach read. Not the schmaltzy romance stuff, though. She'd rather spend time with serial killers, psychos and madmen, and the heroes who bring them down. Nothing can change her favorite reading spot, Tybee Island. Or so she thought, until a series of brutal murders start on the normally tranquil Southern beach. Now Nancy wants to help. All that time she has spent reading about serial killers could actually mean something in real life. Or it could mean that she ...

In an immersive Southern Gothic with echoes of Shirley Jackson’s The Lottery and Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn, a restauranteur lured by pandemic-era incentives moves her family to a seemingly idyllic small town in Georgia, only to discover a darkness lurking beneath the Southern hospitality and sun-dappled streets.

A Devil’s Bargain – A Gothic Tale of Love, Curses, and the Shadows That Bind Us There are houses that whisper. Houses that breathe. Houses that remember every soul that ever dared to cross their threshold. Ravenshade Manor is one of them. When Evelina Harrow arrives at the decaying estate, she believes she’s simply settling a family debt. But from the moment she steps inside, the house knows her name. The walls shift when she isn’t looking. Shadows move where no light should be. And then there’s Lucien D’Armand—the cursed and enigmatic lord of Ravenshade, a man who walks the ...

It's an ordinary assignment, nothing more. The cargo? Fifty boxes filled with Transylvanian soil. The route? From Varna to Whitby. The Demeter has made many trips like this. The captain has handled dozens of crews.

In the crucible of history, where the flames of empires clash, and the destinies of civilizations are forged, there exists a chapter often overlooked—a tale obscured by the dust of ages. It is a saga of untamed lands, ancient conflicts, and beings whose destinies were bound to the cosmic threads of gods and mortals alike. Within the shadows of the Roman Empire, during the fateful year of 376 AD, a narrative unfolded that would echo through the corridors of time, leaving behind a legacy woven with threads of love, war, and the supernatural. "Tears of The Aeon: The Gothic War" unravels ...

"The Outlander meets The Black Dagger Brotherhood in a Dark Fantasy Masterpiece!" 🔥From New York Times, USA TODAY and #1 Dark Fantasy bestseller Tamara Rose Blodgett, comes a gripping post-apocalyptic saga of fated love, treacherous alliances, and a kingdom on the brink of collapse. What Readers are Saying: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Brilliant and frightening..." ~ Dawn Yacovetta ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Intriguing, heart-wrenching, and utterly mesmerizing!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Tamara Rose Blodgett never misses a beat—this book left me breathless!" 💔 A Queen Torn Between Duty and Love Queen Clara has ...

On a small island in a remote corner of northwest Scotland lies Maundrell castle, owned by its wealthy namesake family for centuries—until now. Edwina Nunn is shocked to learn a relative she never heard of has bequeathed the castle and its land to her. What awaits Edie and her teenage daughter, Neve, is even more startling, for the castle is home to a multitude of ghosts. Yet there's a strange beauty in the austere architecture and the eerie, bloody waters of Loch na Scáthanna, the Lake of Shadows.

Created when they intermingled with demons, the dark elves who rule over the fae of Sinaryos have come to rely on humans to keep their race alive. The royal family is no exception, with a king on the verge of death, a court riddled with spies, and a broken line of succession. Despite everything working against him, Prince Fallon Blackwood has met all the demands of the crown for nearly 100 years...except for one. After avoiding this obligation for too long, the time has come for him to take a harem and prove that he's capable of continuing his family's bloodline.