Crown Me Dead: A Dark Fantasy Romance (Heartstring Duet)
Liv Zander
by Marcia Black
Ten years ago, Victoria Hersh and Kyros Darkmoore were torn apart by a misunderstanding that left scars neither could heal. He believes she rejected him; she knows he walked away. Now, fate has forced a collision at Redline Biotech, where the sterile halls of a research lab are the last place one would expect to encounter a demon from the past—literally.
In this gripping paranormal romance, the tension between them is as sharp as the secrets they keep. Kyros is back with a singular mission: to earn his way back into Victoria’s life. But Victoria has built her walls high, determined to keep her peace and stay focused on her career. As they are thrust into close proximity, the undeniable spark of their fated-mates connection threatens to burn through every professional boundary they have established.
When a sudden, lethal danger targets Victoria, the silence of the last decade is shattered. Forced to rely on the very man who broke her heart, she must decide if the pain of the past is worth the risk of a future together. This messy, slow-burn second-chance romance is the perfect palate cleanser for readers who crave high-stakes monster passion and emotional depth in a concise, addictive package.
May 20, 2026
Truly enjoyed it, its captivating and interesting without being heavy or silly like idk just perfectly paced and I’ll recommend jt to my friends )
May 24, 2026
The Gargoyle I Curved by Marcia Black A fated‑mates, second‑chance monster romance with the kind of messy history that makes you want to shake both characters and then hug them. Victoria finally lands her dream job she’s thriving, she’s booked, she’s blessed and then boom. Guess who also works there? Kyros. Her ancient, stone‑carved ex‑everything who she absolutely did not plan on seeing again in this lifetime. They both swear the other one walked away years ago, and they’ve been carrying that...
May 8, 2026
Love a quick read. Started and finished the book last night. The plot made sense and was concise. Love the slow burn. 😏 I can't wait for the next book Thank you Marcia ! )
May 23, 2026
This was my first read by this author, but it definitely won’t be my last. I thoroughly enjoyed Victoria & Kyro’s story. Even though this is on the shorter side, it still felt like a complete novel filled with tension, angst, longing, and a sprinkle of spice. For me, the ending was a little anticlimactic, but overall I really enjoyed it. I will be reading more from her. ) One person found this helpful
April 6, 2026
I had a hard time with this one. It is a pretty common storyline for the story and it takes place in a universe that I enjoyed reading about in the book, The Vampire Who Tried It. However, the whole book, I could help being uncomfortable with how the MMC constantly violated any boundaries the FMC tried to set. Especially after 10 years and misunderstandings? Why is he so comfortable immediately stepping into her space and saying sexual stuff? Then constantly touching her and making sure she...
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