Haunting Adeline and the unease of a house that should feel safe

Ad. An inherited family home, an old murder and a stalker make privacy feel fragile in Haunting Adeline. This spoiler-light introduction explains the central tension, the darker themes and why the first book needs its sequel.
Before you read Voracious by Leigh Rivers

Ad. Kade and Stacey’s history is the reason to read Voracious in order. This guide looks at the appeal of its difficult second chance, the themes to expect and why Insatiable needs to come first.
Nightshade by Autumn Woods and the pull of dark academia

Ad. An elite university in the Scottish Highlands gives Ophelia Winters access to the people she suspects. Nightshade places her search for answers beside an attraction that could make acting on those answers much harder.
God of Malice and the danger of being wanted

Ad. Glyndon King knows Killian Carson is dangerous. Being drawn to him anyway is the problem. This guide explores the appeal, difficult themes and reading order of Rina Kent’s first Legacy of Gods novel.
Corrupt brings an old crush back with a grudge

Ad. Erika Fane has spent years watching Michael Crist. When he finally turns his attention towards her, an old grievance comes with it. Explore Corrupt’s revenge premise, reader appeal and place in the Devil’s Night series.
Hooked and the problem with falling for your enemy’s daughter

Ad. James plans to use Wendy to destroy her father. Falling for her complicates everything. Hooked borrows familiar names from Peter Pan for a contemporary dark romance about revenge, desire and the danger of becoming someone’s pawn.
The Ritual by Shantel Tessier and the promise of power

Ad. At Barrington University, membership of the Lords comes with power and obligations. The Ritual builds its romance around that system, making the promise of freedom a dangerous reason to trust the person offering it.
The Sweetest Oblivion and the trouble with being the good daughter

Ad. Elena Abelli is expected to behave. Falling for the mafia boss intended for her sister makes that difficult. A look at the family pressure, forbidden attraction and reading order behind Danielle Lori’s The Sweetest Oblivion.
Lights Out by Navessa Allen and the appeal of a masked stranger

Ad. A masked stranger on a screen is easy to fantasise about. Lights Out makes him answer back. This spoiler-light guide looks at Aly and Josh’s dangerous invitation, the book’s dark humour and where to begin the Into Darkness series.
Butcher and Blackbird puts a love story in very bloody company

Ad. Sloane and Rowan share an interest that would end most first dates. Brynne Weaver turns their violent common ground into dark romantic comedy. Here is the premise, the appeal and the reading order, without giving away the story.