3.8 (20 ratings)

Breaking, Gracefully (The Afterlife Duet)

Name: Breaking, Gracefully (The Afterlife Duet)
Rating: 3.8 (20 reviews)
Author: N.E. Butcher
ISBN: B0DQQ46CSZ

by N.E. Butcher

demons

About this book

Grace is a woman defined by loss. As a Grim Reaper, she spends her existence harvesting souls and keeping her heart under lock and key, tethered to the shadows of her past. She has mastered the art of detachment, convinced that feeling nothing is the only way to survive a life surrounded by death. But her carefully constructed walls begin to crumble when she encounters Malcolm, a dangerously magnetic demon grappling with his own internal void.

Their collision is as volatile as it is inevitable. This paranormal romance masterfully blends the dark allure of the underworld with an intense, slow-burn connection that defies the laws of the afterlife. As their forbidden attraction deepens, Grace and Malcolm are thrust into a battle that threatens the very foundations of their existence. It is an exploration of whether a soul burdened by duty and a spirit consumed by darkness can ever truly find salvation in one another.

For those craving a gripping supernatural tale, this story delivers the perfect mix of tension, atmospheric world-building, and high-stakes romance. It is a hauntingly beautiful start to the Afterlife Duet, promising a journey where love becomes the ultimate rebellion against fate. Will Grace finally embrace the light, or will their love be the very thing that breaks them?

Publication Date: May 25, 2026
ASIN: B0DQQ46CSZ

Reader Reviews

Grim Reaper x Demon...what could go wrong?

February 3, 2025

I adored this read, and I was so honored to have the chance to read it early. This novel is something truly special. I had a tough time liking Malcolm at the beginning. He was cocky and completely rubbed me the wrong ways, but I grew to appreciate him. His connection with Grace was superb, growing naturally into a relationship that was far more than a little steamy. *wink wink* Initially, I kept waiting for Silas to have a redemption. He was the character I rooted for until the inevitable...

Grim Reaper x Demon...what could go wrong?

February 3, 2025

Great paranormal romance

January 8, 2025

4/5 stars 2/5 spice Okay, I wasn’t sure what to expect about a grim reaper book, but when I read it was a female grim reaper, I knew I wanted to read it. This book gives such supernatural vibes with the reapers, angels, and demons all existing in the same plane. The action scenes were like an episode of Supernatural playing out in my head, but instead of two brothers, it was a hot female reaper and a sexy-as-sin demon. Trust me when I say the dynamic and tension added everything I could have...

Need more!

January 9, 2025

N.E. Butcher does it again! Honestly if you haven’t read her other books you absolutely should. Granted Breaking Gracefully is very different from her other books as it’s a paranormal romance but the author continues to shine in writing characters with depth and emotion. While I love the main leads, the author seems to always make me fall in love with the side characters just as equally if not more at times! The story takes place following a reaper who struggles with her grief and a demon with...

DEMON DADDY SAY NO MORE! 😈

January 20, 2025

ARC REVIEW!🌟 This book was a great fast-paced read that kept me entranced in the story. It was unique for me since I've yet to read a book where the main character is a grimm reaper, but I loved the originality of it. I felt like I could watch this story play out in a TV show. My first comparison was the Show \"Dead Like Me\" for obvious reasons, but the more I read, the more it was giving me a \"Buffy the Vampire Slayer\" or \"Supernatural\" vibe. The story is about a girl named Grace who is...