Gothic English Mystery

In a remote, decaying manor, Serena confronts a haunted past entwined with a dark, enigmatic presence. As the shadows close in, she finds unexpected salvation in Andrew, a man with his own demons to face. Together, they fight against the suffocating grip of the house and the darkness it harbors. Through trust, love, and the strength of their bond, Serena and Andrew forge a new path, proving that even in the darkest places, hope can take root.

Sadie, a daring college student, babysits for Grayson Holt, a wealthy widower with a charming mask and a crude, dominant streak. Discovering his scandalous past ignites a torrid blackmail game of submission, spanking, and unbridled lust. Alongside her fearless friend Cora, Sadie ventures into taboo territory, only to face a vengeful enemy’s snare.

Beneath Lausanne Cathedral, in Switzerland, there is a secret buried before time began.... Marc Rochat watches over the city at night from the belfry of the cathedral. He lives in a world of shadows and "beforetimes" and imaginary beings. Katherine Taylor, call girl and daydreamer, is about to discover that her real-life fairy tale is too good to be true. Jay Harper, private detective, wakes up in a crummy hotel room with no memory. Three lives, one purpose: save what's left of paradise before all hell breaks loose.

New town. New Job. One new friend who didn’t know her name or address. Would anyone ever notice that a madman took her? Mallory Sasse was lonely and needed a change. She left her hometown to find a new future and maybe a new lover. Determined to make this change successful, she leased a great townhouse and started her new job as the lead pharmacist, then looked for some fun. At a meet and greet in a nearby town, she met him. He was fit, authoritative, with a gentle smile and greying at his temples. Monroe took her breath away. Her attraction grew over the weeks, fast approaching that ...

A historic hotel long past its prime and huddled along The Cut, a questionable Lake Erie beach, isn’t Sadie Miles’ ideal place to raise a toddler while also navigating her second pregnancy. After finally fleeing her abusive ex-fiancé, though, Sadie’s new housekeeping position and free room at L’Arpin Hotel are the best she can manage. On her first night, Sadie runs to help a guest struggling in the hotel’s pool only to find the water calm and empty when she gets there, leaving her with a lingering unease.

Holly Sherwin has been a struggling playwright for years, but now, after receiving a grant to develop her play Witching Night, she may finally be close to her big break. All she needs is time and space to bring her vision to life. When she stumbles across Hill House on a weekend getaway upstate, she is immediately taken in by the mansion, nearly hidden outside a remote village. It’s enormous, old, and ever-so eerie—the perfect place to develop and rehearse her play.

“Get it out of me.” It was the last message Holly received from her brother, Dane, before he was found cleaved open in the lavish Savannah townhouse of his girlfriend, Maura. Police ruled his death a suicide sparked by psychosis, but Holly can’t shake the idea that something else must have happened—something involving another message he sent earlier that night about a “game” Maura wanted to play.

William Day should be an acclaimed Arctic explorer. But after a failed expedition, in which his remaining men only survived by eating their dead comrades, he returned in disgrace. Thirteen years later, his second-in-command, Jesse Stevens, has gone missing in the same frozen waters. Perhaps this is Day’s chance to restore his tarnished reputation by bringing Stevens­—the man who’s haunted his whole life—back home. But when the rescue mission becomes an uncanny journey into his past, Day must face up to the things he’s­ done.

A secret they intended to take to the grave, but the dead will tell...In 1945, Liv commits an unspeakable act. She flees from her life, but all actions have consequences. Twenty years later, she's drawn back to Northern Michigan where it all began. Dead Stream Curse weaves together the past and present in a chilling ghost story filled with mystery.

Pru Dunning has everything she ever wanted: a successful boyfriend, a thriving nursing career, and a truly comfortable life. But then the strange voicemails start. Scarletta, the woman calls herself. She seems to know Pru, although Pru certainly doesn't know that name, nor does she recognize the glamorous voice leaving her poisonous messages. Pru begins to carefully investigate. But when she suddenly becomes a person of interest in a murder case, it feels like Scarletta’s toxic voice, lashing out from the shadows, will silence all beauty in Pru’s perfect life, once and for all.

The Mt. Vernon Affairby Harper Stanwick, Sr. is a historical romance mystery set in New York during the 1890s. Embark on a journey of love, betrayal, and mystery in this captivating tale that weaves together the fates of three intriguing characters. When the stunning Teresa Drysdale returns from her European tour, she catches the eye of Howard Rutherford, the charming son of a New York millionaire. Their flirtation is cut short as Howard's interests shift upon meeting the beautiful and carefree Paola Flanders, also known as "Fly-away Pay." Paola's dark family history, linked to the ominous ...

An imposing, isolated hotel, high up in the Swiss Alps, is the last place Elin Warner wants to be. But she's taken time off from her job as a detective, so when she receives an invitation out of the blue to celebrate her estranged brother's recent engagement she has no choice but to accept. Arriving in the midst of a threatening storm, Elin immediately feels on edge. Though it's beautiful, something about the hotel, recently converted from an abandoned sanatorium, makes her nervous—as does her brother, Isaac.

Marcus is used to women doing exactly what he wants, until he meets Addison. She’s beautiful, feisty, and precisely what he needs. He will have her. Marcus has been alive for centuries and has never been in love. Instead, he has always surrounded himself with a harem of beautiful women who cater to his every need in exchange for the lavish lifestyle he provides for them. When he gets bored, he sends them on their way. He has never once reconsidered his dedication to bachelorhood. Then he meets Addison… Addison is young, beautiful, and content with the new arrangement proposed by Marcus....

Amelia and Lord Blackwell must defy all odds for their love to survive, but can they overcome their biggest challenge yet? London 1860 Amelia and Dimitri must fight for their love in the face of those who seek to hunt Dimitri and his kind. When Amelia faces a new challenge, she must keep it a secret before it puts everyone she loves in danger. Separating herself from the vampire she loves is a torment Amelia can hardly bear, but she knows she must endure it for his safety. Will Amelia and Dimitri find a way to fight those who are seeking to end their lives? Or will Amelia’s secret tear ...

Mysterious, hot and dangerous—and sitting on my flight. Thankfully, my first impression of Cruz wasn’t my last. We’re mates, even if the time is wrong for both of us. Cruz is in the middle of a business war with his Sheik father and me? Well, I’m just flying high as a flight attendant. If that wasn’t enough, Helios has reared his hideously ugly demon head again and he’s looking to exact his revenge—on me. I want to walk away, especially when Cruz left me first, but the baby changes everything—and puts us both in a much more perilous situation than we ever imagined. **** If ...

Mulberry is a three-story Victorian in the Hamptons, the perfect summer retreat for the Bradley family. Forty years ago a family was murdered in the house. Now, the bloodstains have been washed away, and the grisly killings are just a chilling local legend. But something unseen still waits in the shadowed hallways and antique furnished bedrooms.

In a marshbound village where time sags and secrets linger, the old bell at St. Olwen’s chapel tolls once more. Thomas Wherrit has buried dozens beneath its shadow. But when the bell rings without warning—and no grave awaits—unease begins to fester. Something is stirring in the soil. And this time, the call feels personal. The Gravedigger’s Bell is a chilling standalone tale from Sebastian Blackwood—perfect for fans of eerie folklore, quiet dread, and stories that leave their echo long after the last page.

Molly Wasziak’s life has not gone the way she dreamed. Facing depression after several miscarriages, Molly is adapting to her husband’s purchase of a peculiar old farm. A search for a family tree pulls Molly deep into a centuryold murder case and a web of deception, all made more mysterious by the disturbing shadows and sounds inside the farmhouse.

Tammy is the seventeen-year-old, mind-reading daughter of vampire private investigator, Samantha Moon. In Dragon Lessons, Tammy brings a dragon quill from the dream world into the real world. The quill is, in fact, a magic wand with the power to grant three wishes. Tammy turns her world upside down with her first wish—adventure ensues as a legendary dragon comes to modern-day California to fulfill a noble quest. Enter a young man named Thorn. By day, he is a human...but by night, a dragon who may change Tammy’s life forever... When epic danger threatens all they hold dear, Tammy joins ...

Selena, My Savior, which can be called an irreverent cross between The Maltese Falcon and Spinal Tap, features eccentric characters, razor sharp dialog, subversively dark humor, and grotesque predicaments that satirize everything from rock stars to occult societies, politicians, film producers, and even serial killer culture itself. The reluctant star of the human comedy – idealistic, gorgeous, and repressed Patricia Rodgers (a desperately poor writer on what she calls “Unpopular Culture”) – is forced by events to become madder, badder and, for a terrifying and soul-crushingly ...