Crown Me Dead: A Dark Fantasy Romance (Heartstring Duet)
Liv Zander
by Larissa Ione
Thirty years after the supernatural reveal, the world is a powder keg. The Aegis, a militant organization obsessed with human supremacy, threatens to ignite the apocalypse, leaving the next generation of demon-born warriors to fight for survival. In this high-stakes landscape, the boundaries between science, magic, and morality blur as the children of legends carve out their own destinies within the dark, unforgiving hell-realms.
Stryke, a brilliant incubus and tech mogul, is haunted by a tragic past that forced him into self-imposed exile behind his corporate walls. His meticulously ordered life is shattered when Cyan, a sharp-tongued technomancer fueled by a thirst for vengeance, infiltrates his world. Hired to sabotage the man she blames for her best friend’s death, Cyan finds herself locked in a dangerous game of cat and mouse that quickly shifts from professional animosity to an undeniable, searing attraction.
This gripping paranormal romance masterfully blends gritty suspense with a slow-burn connection that feels both earned and inevitable. Beyond the steamy encounters and high-tech weaponry, the story thrives on a found-family dynamic that anchors the chaos. It is a compelling exploration of redemption, grief, and the heavy price of power for anyone craving a complex, demon-filled adventure.
March 27, 2026
This is a great romance story with excitement and well written characters. You come to care about. The world is detailed and amazing. )
April 20, 2026
What a great second book of the series!!! It was a nice change of not having the usual demon enemies causing trouble. This book was as science oriented as the characters themselves…every action has a reaction. From the disastrous oil drilling to “fixing” it. From Cyan hating Stryke to teaching him about forgiveness. There were moments of tears but then there was knowing what those tears meant. I can’t wait for the next book. )
April 27, 2025
4.5 Stars This was much better than the 1st book. I really enjoyed it and loved both mc's. Adventure, suspense and just the right amount of steamy sex. The epilogues could have been better. We're being spoon fed what's happening with the angels. And I didn't like the jump in time about Chasm/Chaos. I'm looking forward to the next book but it doesn't come out till October. )
May 5, 2026
I've been reading this series out of order but that's ok, I wanted to read this book because I felt like I knew Stryke a little better after reading Legacy of Desire and wanted to read his story. Stryke blames himself for his brother's death because he was responsible for him at that time. But it wasn't his fault. Cyan blames Stryke for her best friend's death because it was one of his companies' weapons that killed her. Cyan goes into this book seeking revenge for her friend's death. These two...
December 14, 2024
You outdid yourself Larissa. What a great read. Loved Stryke and Cyan, they are a pair, of indiviuals who were both hurting, One, not not watch lost his younger brother, and the other a great Friend. Stryke lost his younger brother Chaos thru watching him at a Fair, and Cyan, lost Shanea thru one of Stryke's weapons so she was looking for revenge. This story takes place between these two and the love and trust that starts to build when they work together thru is special weapon.. This book was a...
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