Crown Me Dead: A Dark Fantasy Romance (Heartstring Duet)
Liv Zander
by Grae Bryan
Cooper is a homebody hacker for the Mafia whose life is defined by social anxiety and a strict avoidance of danger. When a simple job goes sideways and he accidentally summons a demon, he expects a quick end to his quiet life. Instead, he finds himself shackled to Chaos, a wickedly feral entity who is as charming as he is dangerous. Chaos was looking for a partner in crime, but he finds something far more intriguing in his timid summoner: a man he wants to keep for an eternity.
This heated MM paranormal romance perfectly blends high-stakes tension with tender, domestic moments. As Chaos navigates the mortal world, he sets his sights on more than just mayhem, determined to convince the shy hacker that their bond is worth the fire. From stolen hoodies to illicit Mafia dealings, the chemistry between the pair is electric and impossible to ignore.
Whether you are a longtime fan of the Demon Bound series or a newcomer seeking a standalone thrill, this story delivers. It is a delightful exploration of opposites attracting, featuring "it's just practice" bedroom lessons and a heartwarming connection that proves even the most wicked demons can be tamed by the right person.
December 4, 2025
This is the first book in the series that I read and my first book by Grae Bryan, who I discovered after reading her short story in the Love is Magic Anthology. While it would have added beneficial nuance if I had read the earlier books, presumably including those from her Vampire series, this can be read perfectly well as a stand alone. My final thoughts: \"Delightful, splendid, and magnificent.\" The characters were both sweet little menaces and their romance -- punctuated by many happy...
April 19, 2025
Excellent addition to the series. Can’t decide if it’s my favorite since I loved the romance in book 1 and the cameos in book 2, but these book 3 characters are excellent. Chaos had great lines that made me chuckle. I was worried he’d get annoying or juvenile, but he was written just right. Perfectly chaotic. I also love how pro-children he is since kids are naturally chaos. He and Cooper make a great pair. Now I’m looking forward to the final book with Matteo and Nightmare. I’ve been wanting...
April 16, 2025
Book 3, of the Demon Bound series, has been on my list of reads for when it comes out. It took a while but now it’s finally here. And What a great book. I love Chaos! A bossy little demon who doesn’t like to be told what to do. Sitting in the Void to what seemed like forever, Chaos decided that no one was ever going to keep a hold of him again. He meant it. But oh does Chaos have a lot to learn when it comes to Cooper. A shy little human who is lonely. Working for Ivan is cousin, Cooper pretty...
April 2, 2025
Cooper and Chaos were the one nice thing about this book. They were cute together and both calmed each other’s crazy. They were actually shown to like each other and enjoy each other’s company rather than making everything lust based, which I greatly appreciated. The downside to this book is that it feels like nothing happens. The majority of the book shares a timeline with the book before this. The one point of drama that was unique to this book was so random and quickly resolved, it felt...
March 30, 2025
I love all of Grae’s books, and I think they just keep getting better. The world is crazy, and Calling Chaos is just what I needed—perfect escapism and good writing. I just adored the story of a chaos demon and his puppy. Cooper and Chaos’s journey is sweet and funny and very low angst. I don’t want to get spoilery, but I will say that these boys have to be one of my very favorite couples by Grae. I just adore the super protective Chaos and the super sweet Cooper. They deserve each other ♥️ I...
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