Gothic English Mystery

My life was complicated enough without the arrival of the hottest movie star in Hollywood. I was broke, unemployed, and newly single, all the makings for an embittered cat lady. What is Arden Morrow even doing in Apple Orchard? The gods were mocking me, dropping his cell phone in my lap. A stupid, simple joke went drastically wrong. Now I’m being hounded by the press who think I’m Arden’s mistress. It doesn’t help matters that he thinks it’s funny—but only until the disturbance shatters his peace, too. He’s hiding something, something worse than my bad breakup and job ...

When Guinevere ""Nev"" Tallow receives an acceptance letter to the exclusive Deephaven Academy, they know it’s the fresh start that they’ve been looking for. But things are strange from the moment they arrive—the house itself seems to breathe, students whisper secrets in dark corridors, and the entire east wing of the academy is locked away for reasons no one wants to explain. And Nev knows something ragged stalks the shadowy corridors, something that sobs quietly and scratches at the walls, waiting to be released.

The de Gourgues family is an eccentric family from Memphis – three siblings who struggle to find their place in a world filled with supernatural forces and evil foes. Scarred after losing their mother while young children, raised by Nina, the devout Christian house cook, and their emotionally absent father, Pierre de Gourgues, they struggle to survive. The journey begins with Breaking Cursed Bonds. In book one, an ancient journal is discovered that contains secrets from the past and tells stories of French seamen, Florida tribes, and Native ceremonies once held in darkness, a world ...

Eliza thought she came to The Haven for answers—but the mansion’s secrets are more dangerous than she ever imagined. What begins as a search for the truth about her sister Claire’s death quickly turns into a sinister game of cat and mouse. At The Haven, a luxurious yet eerie retreat, whispers of missing guests, hidden passageways, and buried scandals haunt every corner. When Eliza discovers Claire’s journal, detailing cryptic clues and paranoid warnings, she realizes her sister’s death was no accident—and the same unseen enemy is now watching her. As Eliza uncovers a web of lies...

The riveting tale of the Curse of the Stradivarius, unfolds poignantly as a gothic mystery book, set in 19th-century England and Italy during the early to mid-1800s.The narrative pivots around the extraordinary life of Franklin Ricketts, whose existence begins to take an eerie turn after inheriting his family estate in Worth. He forms a deeply rooted bond with fellow music enthusiast, William Bolton at Oxford University. Their shared admiration for the violin and piano intertwines their destinies, uncovering an ominous connection to the maddening suite "Areopagita" by Graziani. As Franklin ...

A gothic murder mystery book set in Golden Friars, England, during the late 18th century. In the eerily quaint town of Golden Friars, where purple mountains and a serene lake meet, the return of Sir Bale Mardykes to his ancestral home begins a suspenseful narrative drenched in ghostly lore and family curses. Against the backdrop of centuries-old graystone houses and the lauded George and Dragon Inn, Sir Bale’s arrival stirs long-buried fears and awakens dark legends surrounding the Mardykes and Feltram families. The village is alive with whispered tales of mysterious drownings and ...

Poet knows too much. Max is sent to kill her, but is also the only person who can save her. A heart-pounding romance that tests all loyalties. Poet has always had an interest in ancient civilizations and thinks that she might have solid proof that dragons exist. As a woman of science, she has the drive to be the first one to prove the existence of these mythical beings. When she realizes her research is threatening her safety, it could be too late. When a mysterious man rescues her, she is taken by his strength, masculinity, and the way he brings out her primal instincts. Even though she ...

A dangerous mission that's gone awry. A gorgeous stranger with mesmerizing eyes. This is a recipe for disaster. I was recruited for a very important mission. After nine months of intense training, I am committed to the cause. I have a crucial role in saving the world. However, relocating to the middle of nowhere was not supposed to be part of the plan. Of course, Iceland is gorgeous. But it’s also dangerous—just like my current situation. Things have gone from bad to worse so fast that I don’t know if I’ll ever recover. Will I ever be safe again? Nicoy did save my life once. He’s ...

Is it a gift if it’s taken by force? Treat yourself to this steamy anthology all centered around love, dominant men and their (mostly) willing Valentines. This set includes six brand new, scorching novellas by USA Today and other bestselling authors… Mr. Imperfect by Carolyn Faulkner Nina is a curvy girl who is wary of men who seem too perfect. She always seems to lose her heart to them when they want nothing to do with her. Then along comes Clete. He's entirely too perfect, although the first thing he does is treat her the way she's always wanted to be treated by a man. But is he just ...

A Victorian-era vampire romance that will sweep you off your feet. London 1860 Miss Amelia Darlington was once happy, but that was a long time ago. After her father, Lord Darlington, leaves her destitute, Amelia is forced to fend for herself and seek employment as a servant. After being rescued from the lecherous hands of her new employer, Amelia is surprised to find that her savior, Lord Blackwell, wishes her to re-enter society and find a husband of her own. He has nothing but kind consideration for her, but Amelia cannot accept his kindness without wondering what he truly wants from her....

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 ...

1908, Long Island: For Millie Turner, the young wife of a powerful New York stockbroker, Rose Briar Hall—a gleaming edifice of white marble on the North Shore—is more than a home. Every detail speaks of Charles Turner's wealth, and its interior is testament to Millie's sophistication. All that's left is to prove her worthiness to be his bride. What better way than to throw a grand party for New York's social elite? After painstaking planning, the night of the event arrives and all is perfection—until Millie wakes to a cold, eerily quiet house, and a gray cloud where her memory should be.

The daughter of an Alpha Lycan and the Dragon Prince of the Hollows were never meant to fall in love… until fate pushed them together. Kennedy Solstice had always been the stunningly beautiful jeweler’s daughter, working at the store inside Parker Palace. Her schoolgirl crush on Owen Parker was just that—a dream which would never come to fruition—until the day the charming prince set eyes on her, too. Owen had always been too wrapped up in business matters to notice precisely how lonely he had become—until Kennedy reminded him how exciting life could be with a partner. Their love ...

NIGHT TERRORS. A VISITING GHOST. And a crystal clear vision of her past life self’s tragic end in the 1940’s. When Suzanne Westin and puppy Princess move into her dream home—a stately Victorian with secrets—the happily-ever-after she expects turns nightmarish and chilling instead. DID SHE LIVE BEFORE in this same house as a Big Band singer? Are disturbing visions from her crystal ball true? Suzanne, a psychotherapist, learns that history will repeat itself—soon—unless she discovers who her murderer was back in time. SUDDENLY, MEN MATERIALIZE OUT OF NOWHERE, seemingly attracted ...

Is he my protector or my hunter? The world is my oyster. And now someone wants a piece of that. My stalker first made contact with seemingly harmless emails, but each new contact is increasingly terrifying. Now, my life is headed into a downward spiral. All I know is that the arrival of Hudson Fowler opened the floodgates of uncertainty I’d never known. Can I trust him? Truth and reality become foreign concepts as I try to untangle the confusion between my new life and old. Because I’m a Lycan now—whether I believe in them or not. And Hudson is my mate—no matter how hard I try to ...

Can a human be trusted with a secret that’s been kept for thousands of years? Reef Parker’s recent life has always been focussed strictly on running the Hollows Authority, the privately owned and only sector of law enforcement in Hollow Earth. His life takes an unexpected and shocking turn when he learns an industrious sprite has developed a way to do the unthinkable—transport mortals into the Hollows. Penelope Carling has lived her life without making waves. Shyly beautiful, no one could have imagined that beneath her quiet exterior was a tormented soul who had endured abuse at the ...

When a mega popular band from Liverpool sang about Maxwell’s silver hammer, most listeners considered it a catchy, if dark tune. Flash forward half a century later, and something curious is happening around the world. Magic is returning-powerful enough to activate creations once lying dormant. Including some classic songs. When a silver hammer appears in the hands on one of Samantha Moon’s closest friends-along with a bloodthirsty need to use it-the vampire detective is about to discover just how clever (and literal) the universe can be..... Click BUY NOW or READ FOR FREE today!

We are on opposite sides, but fate keeps bringing us together. My whole immortal life, I’ve taken care of myself. Who needs a mate when I’m a demon on top of her game? I couldn’t have foreseen the sexy and powerful Damon Wilder or the complications he brought into my life. He’s a bear with secrets as deep as mine, and he’s the heir to a power that I can only dream about. I know I need to stay away but fate won’t stop throwing us together. I want him more than I have ever wanted anything. And I’m done fighting against destiny. But what we don’t know can really hurt us both…...

Consumption has ravaged Louise Pinecroft's family, leaving her and her father alone and heartbroken. But Dr. Pinecroft has plans for a revolutionary experiment: convinced that sea air will prove to be the cure his wife and children needed, he arranges to house a group of prisoners suffering from the disease in the caves beneath his new Cornish home. While he devotes himself to his controversial medical trials, Louise finds herself increasingly discomfited by the strange tales her new maid tells of the fairies that hunt the land, searching for those they can steal away to their realm.

Cat lives in Los Angeles, far from 36 Westeryk Road, the imposing gothic house in Edinburgh where she and her estranged twin sister, El, grew up. As kids, they invented Mirrorland, a dark, imaginary place under the pantry stairs, full of pirates, witches, and clowns. These days, Cat rarely thinks about their childhood home, or the fact that El now lives there with her husband, Ross. But when El mysteriously disappears after going out on her sailboat, Cat is forced to return to 36 Westeryk Road, which hasn’t changed in twenty years.