English Gothic

What if the dark magic that runs in your family's blood awakens... in you? I thought I'd outgrown my fear of Mémé. I was wrong. When the shadows lengthen and the storm howls, will you be ready to face what lurks in the corners of your ancestral home? _Can you resist the siren call of forbidden knowledge passed down through generations?_ Uncover the chilling secrets that bind blood and spirit in this gripping tale of inherited power and unspeakable horror. Will you embrace the darkness... or let it consume you? Whispers Of Abaddon is the haunting blend of Southern Gothic and cosmic horror ...

Thanks to house tamer Hulda Larkin, the mischief infesting Whimbrel House has calmed. But if Hulda’s job is done, what does that mean for Merritt Fernsby, inheritor of the remote Narragansett Bay estate, who’s only now coming to terms with his enchanted place in the world? Merritt has realized his own burgeoning powers, which draw the thoughts of every plant, insect, and dog. His nights are sleepless, with an uncontrollable cacophony of voices that compel a long-overdue search into his uncanny bloodline. It’s not the only puzzle uniting Merritt and his ex-housekeeper, Hulda.

His promise: Before the year is up, you’ll beg for it. My days of lying and stealing are over, but then Nicholas Crawford makes me an offer I can’t refuse. Spend a year pretending to be his significant other in exchange for 1,000,000 million dollars. I tried to put that part of my life, and those hard-won skills, behind me. But I need the money. He needs a partner. I told him that I’d never sleep with him. He promised me that I would end up begging for it. Now, I want him more than ever. Especially when I run my fingers over his chiseled body and he teases me with his tongue.

Zo Grey is reeling from the sudden death of her mother when she receives a surprising call from an attorney in Divinity, Louisiana, with the news she has been left an inheritance by a distant relative, the terms of which he will only discuss in person. Destitute and alone, with nothing left to lose, Zo heads to Divinity and discovers she is the sole beneficiary of a huge fortune and a monstrosity of a house that sits ominously at the peak of Watch Hill—but she must live in it, alone, for three years before the house, or the money, is hers.

When a troubled young heir to a shipping fortune is suddenly transformed by evil magic into the form of a haunting stranger, he must travel to an ominous city at the edge of the world to unlock the magic's fateful mystery. “With its subtly sinister atmosphere and measured element of fantasy, the book succeeds in creating a story that reads like a lost tale by Robert Louis Stevenson or Stephen Crane…surprising and satisfying…A charming gothic pastiche.” — Kirkus Reviews

Gloria feels like an outcast at the Beltraine Sisterhood, an academy where witches hone their magic to kill vampires. She has no magic, only the ability to channel energy to fuel their rituals. But her lack of magic isn't what makes her tremble in the presence of her peers, it's the chilling secret she hides nightly. She's a vampire. If the witches find out, she's dead. But her cravings are intensifying, the blood of the sisters tempting her into satisfying her dark urges. Worse, the old and powerful headmistresses are increasing their presence on campus, their ghostly vestals watching over...

An escaped spider, the unexpected arrival of an Imperial Russian Prince, the senseless assassination of a powerful figure, a shocking attack on the supposedly invincible Warden of Texas, Catalina’s boss... And it’s only Monday. Within hours, the fate of Houston—not to mention the House of Baylor—now rests on Catalina, who will have to harness her powers as never before. But even with her fellow Prime and fiancé Alessandro Sagredo by her side, she may not be able to expose who’s responsible before all hell really breaks loose.

Pyre wanted to kill her, but now he will do everything in his power to keep Finley alive. For most of his life, Pyre Veskovic, an alpha dragon prince, has been alone, with only the memories of his brutal past to keep him company. Although most women find him irresistible, Pyre isn’t interested in any kind of commitment. When he comes across Finley, a vampire stealing blood bags from a blood bank, he locks her in his basement, figuring she will have the information he requires to retrieve the Blood Stone. The powerful artifact can lead to mass destruction if it falls into the wrong hands, ...

For fans of The Vampire Diaries, Twilight and The Hunger Games! This is the prequel series to Vampire Love Story series that has sold over 200,000 copies worldwide! More than 1,200 worldwide 5-star reviews! The epic saga of vampires and werewolves - and a love unlike any other. Book #1 in the bestselling "Werewolf Love Story" series! Tommy Jensen is a rising star in mixed martial arts fighting. One night, while training hard for his second MMA match, he comes across a sexy, mysterious woman named Sasha. For Tommy, this is the beginning of something new and horrible... something strange and ...

Kat is searching for a release. A release from fears about her future and the shadows of her past that she just can't shake. A release from the husband she watched die. Finally, she thought she found it in BDSM. Until her long-term Dom tells her he is leaving the state, and the darkness begins to close in on her again. She doesn't know if her world is about to break all over again. When Kat posts a message for a new Dom on her local BDSM group website, Marcus is the first to respond. Afraid to get too attached and be destroyed a third time, Kat and Marcus agree to keep things platonic. ...

With a modest inheritance and the three gowns that comprise her entire wardrobe, Theodora leaves Edinburgh—and a disappointed suitor—far behind. She is bound for Romania, where tales of vampires are still whispered, to visit an old friend and write the book that will bring her true independence. She arrives at a magnificent, decaying castle in the Carpathians, replete with eccentric inhabitants, including the castle’s master, Count Andrei Dragulescu.

Rachel knows she can do so much more – she can be an effective Protector, but she’ll have to overcome the prejudice on the council to be the first woman shifter to join the elite group. Proving her worth will be no easy task. Antonio takes three things in life seriously. His position on the Protector team, loyalty to his shifter family, and avoiding distractions. Oh, and Rachel. They’re best friends and there’s no way he’d ever sacrifice their friendship for anything. And Rachel is a loose cannon. Sure she’s the strongest woman he’s ever known, but that doesn’t give her the ...

A patriotic young government staffer, recruited and trained by the Freedom Group to root out corruption, mistakenly furnishes her findings to the top Intelligence Director, who summons her to meet with him… “Do you want to live or die?” Brigham asked as though there was a chance I would answer the latter. “Need you ask? I returned with my usual degree of sarcasm. “Then you have one chance and one chance only.” “I refuse to run and hide like I’m the criminal,” I told him stubbornly. I’ve worked undercover for the past five years. “I’ve survived this long, and I can ...

Blood and power bind three generations of women in the Ozark Mountains. So does an evil that’s followed them across the decades. 1931. Gracelynn Doherty lives peacefully on Tin Mountain, helping her adoptive granny work her cures. Despite whispers that the women are witches, the superstitious locals still seek them out, whether to remedy arthritis or a broken heart. But when evangelist Josiah Bellflower comes to town promising miracle healing, full bellies, and prosperity, his revivals soon hold Tin Mountain in thrall—and Granny in abject fear. Granny recognizes Josiah.

I became alpha of the London dragon shifters when I was young. Too young, really… Even after centuries, I still don’t want the responsibility that comes with power. Maybe that’s why some claim I’m still a bit of a bad boy and a womanizer. An important artifact was stolen, and it’s up to me to get it back. My pack is depending on me to be a real leader. However, working with a criminal was never in my plan. She makes something inside of me unexpectedly stir. Those eyes. That voice. That BODY! How am I supposed to trust her? Also, how am I supposed to live without her? Books in this...

When revenge meets redemption, even eternal ice can burn. Last survivor of a murdered coven, Sera infiltrates the frozen fortress of a cursed winter demon seeking vengeance against the Winter Court. But Kairos isn't the monster she expected—he's a collector of frozen treasures, preserving what his cruel kin would destroy. His frost-touched caress should repel her summer magic. Instead, their powers merge in an impossible fusion of ice and fire that could transform their world... or shatter it completely. As ancient magics awaken and forbidden attraction burns, Sera must choose: cling to ...

A Dark Billionaire Romantic Thriller by New York Times, USA TODAY and Top-100 Bestseller Marata Eros 🔥"50 SHADES meets GONE GIRL."🔥 💔 The breathtaking finale to The Token series—a story of sacrifice, love, and redemption that will grip your heart and leave you wanting more. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Beautifully written..." ~ Eric Thornton ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "...couldn't put them down." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Terribly, beautifully dark... strong and wistful and tender passion." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "...a masterpiece by Marata Eros." ✨ Meet Shepard: An anti-hero burdened by a shadowed past, Shepard has...

Three dominant men will rock her world… Surrender might be a wanton Malibu club, but it’s hardly fun and games for Jacquie. As the owner’s assistant, she’s all work and no play. That changes when three bad boy rockers scout the lifestyle club as a provocative idea for their new album. As the frontman for Dominant Men, Max is lusciously male and an unqualified alpha, eagerly playing Dom to a willing sub. Backup singer and lyricist Andy is more laid back. However, his wild, reddish locks hint at the fire within, which he proves in bed. Entertainment reporters have dubbed composer ...

On a sunny August morning in 1935, 13-year-old Sophia Gray finds her friend Rosemary wandering in the woods. Rosemary’s yellow dress is tattered and her eyes are vacant and glassy. She beckons to Sophia, desperate to show her something. In an abandoned cabin, beneath a tattered blanket, Sophia discovers Rosemary’s body. It was not Rosemary who led her there, but Rosemary’s ghost. Twenty years later, Sophia finds herself trapped in the sprawling Northern Michigan Asylum for the Insane, in the hands of a malevolent doctor who preys on patients who exhibit paranormal abilities.

On a trip to the South of France, a shy young woman falls in love with Maxim de Winter, a handsome widower. Although his proposal comes as a surprise, she happily agrees to marry him. But as they arrive at her husband's home, Manderley, a change comes over Maxim, and the young bride is filled with dread. Friendless in the isolated mansion, she realises that she barely knows him. In every corner of every room is the phantom of his beautiful first wife, Rebecca, and the new Mrs de Winter walks in her shadow.