Crown Me Dead: A Dark Fantasy Romance (Heartstring Duet)
Liv Zander
by M. U. Thorne
Nick believed a summer escape to the beachfront town of Bluecrest would offer a reprieve from the stifling expectations of his life in Utah. Instead, he finds himself ensnared by Natalie, a woman whose magnetic beauty masks a dark, supernatural reality. She is a succubus, caught in a cycle of starvation and forced to feed on the salacious desires of those around her. When she sets her sights on Nick, his innocence becomes the very lifeline she needs to survive.
This gripping paranormal romance masterfully blends the dark allure of hell-realms with the visceral intensity of a succubus-incubus dynamic. As Natalie pulls Nick into a world where every hidden temptation is laid bare, the story transforms into an exploration of unbearable honesty. It is a descent into a realm where the devil does not deceive, but rather forces you to confront the truths you have spent a lifetime denying.
Fans of high-heat, occult-infused fiction will find this a must-read. The narrative weaves explicit, spicy encounters directly into a haunting plot that lingers long after the final page. If you are looking for a dark, psychological journey that challenges the boundaries of desire, prepare to be completely rewired.
May 16, 2026
I waited MONTHS for this book to release. Literally months. And honestly? It did not disappoint. Just the wait time alone nearly killed me! Summer with a Succubus is basically what would happen if you took a sheltered Mormon boy, threw him into a California summer, added emotional damage, mystery, bad decisions, comedy, and an aggressively hot succubus. This book absolutely feels like a chaotic “finding yourself” summer story. Watching this poor lad slowly evolve from innocent church boy into...
May 24, 2026
The concept of the book is a unique and original take on the classic tale of the succubus. It's spicy, yes, but it weaves beautifully into the plot. That being said, I think this book has rewired my brain more than any other book I've read. Those who love romance will fall for the MMC Nick, a sweet young man from Utah trying to find himself; lovers of dark romance will gasp and scream for the FMC Natalie teasing out his true nature. Add in exquisitely detailed horror scenes and you will NOT be...
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