Crown Me Dead: A Dark Fantasy Romance (Heartstring Duet)
Liv Zander
by Rose Bitterly
Charlotte is on a desperate, solitary mission to find her missing best friend, but her investigation leads her straight into a nightmare. Stranded at a remote Louisiana roadside diner, she is abducted by Jaxon, a man as dangerous as the crumbling house where he keeps her prisoner. He claims he is forbidden from taking her life, leaving Charlotte to face a terrifying uncertainty: if he will not kill her, what exactly does he intend to do?
Jaxon knows he should see Charlotte as nothing more than a sacrifice for his gods. However, the more time they spend in the shadows of his desolate home, the more he realizes his dark destiny has shifted. Caught between his lethal instincts and a growing, desperate obsession, he struggles to keep his distance from the woman he was meant to destroy.
This gripping installment in the Hunter’s Heart series masterfully blends visceral horror with a scorching, slow-burn romance. As the tension between captor and captive reaches a breaking point, an undeniable yearning threatens to consume them both. If you are looking for a paranormal romance that leans into the darkness of demon lore and high-stakes enemy-to-lovers chemistry, this intense tale is your next obsession.
September 7, 2025
We met Charlotte, Edie's best friend, and Jaxson, Sawyer's fellow Hunter \"friend\" (although they function more like family), in Bird on a Blade. Charlotte feels partly responsible for what she believes is Edie's murder, and embarks on a road trip to try and track down any leads she can. She's not only feeling guilty about Edie's fate, but dealing with some level of trauma from her religious upbringing and abandonment by her family, when she happens to cross paths with Jaxson, Sawyer's Hunter...
July 31, 2025
Rose Bitterly did it again and she brought the heat with this one!! Holy…. I don’t even have the words. This series is just getting better and better! I need more of all of these characters!!!! I don’t want to leave this world just yet but I’m itching to hurry and read through the next two books!! ) One person found this helpful
July 16, 2025
Better than Edie and Sawyer, I believe Jaxon and Charlotte were so hot together. I just felt this story was more gripping because of the sexual tension between the two. It starts as an enemy to lovers story, but ultimately he helps her find the missing piece of herself. Spicy scenes are super hot! )
January 5, 2025
This was honestly just as good as the first book!!! I loved Jaxon and Charlotte's chemistry and banter!! I can't wait to read the 3rd book when it comes out! ) One person found this helpful
December 13, 2024
Plot: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Characters: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Twist/Suspense: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Spice: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Overall: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.25 Ive been waiting for this story to drop since reading the first installment of this series [Bird on a Blade]. This book is pure chaos in the best way. Dark, steamy, and full of twists, it grabs you from the start and doesn’t let go. The opening alone sets the tone for the wild ride ahead. Quick heads-up: the story gets pretty gruesome, so make sure to check the trigger warnings. Charlotte is...
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