Crown Me Dead: A Dark Fantasy Romance (Heartstring Duet)
Liv Zander
by TJ Nichols
Returning home after failing college should have been Timothy’s biggest worry, but the scratching sounds beneath his bed prove his childhood nightmares are far from imaginary. When he discovers Farrow, a guardian of the hidden realm beneath the floorboards, his life spirals into a world of magic and unwanted fame. Farrow, desperate for quick cash, has been secretly recording Timothy for an illicit monster-streaming site, inadvertently pulling him into a web of supernatural intrigue.
This gripping demon romance masterfully blends the paranormal with a high-stakes deal. To stop the hauntings, Timothy agrees to become the unwitting star of Farrow’s videos, but the contract quickly dissolves into something far more intimate. As they navigate the tension between predator and prey, the lines between fear and attraction begin to blur, revealing a chemistry that is as dangerous as it is undeniable.
If you are looking for your next obsession, this story offers a fresh take on the monster-under-the-bed trope. With its unique blend of steamy tension, forbidden supernatural connection, and a plot that challenges the boundaries of two worlds, it is a must-read for fans of unconventional paranormal love stories. Can they bridge the gap between their realities, or will their secrets destroy them both?
April 6, 2026
Scream and Steam by TJ Nichols was something new for me - a story where one of the main characters is a monster by contemporary standards. In S & S the monster, Farrow, is a close copy of Christianity’s devil, complete with tail, horns, and claws. I enjoyed the hook of the demon using a phone with similar tech to ours to video Timothy, our human other main character. It felt appropriate that Timothy, who considers himself something of an outcast due to his father’s beliefs, doesn’t scare easily...
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