4.3 (14 ratings)

The Soul Bargain

Name: The Soul Bargain
Rating: 4.3 (14 reviews)
Author: Kovessa Nighte
ISBN: B0GRNVG5WP

by Kovessa Nighte

demons

About this book

Desperate to save her brother from a premature grave, Maris makes the ultimate sacrifice: she offers her own soul to Death. But the reaper who arrives to collect, the brooding and guilt-ridden Malakai, finds her spirit impossible to claim. Instead of taking her life, he marks her, tethering their fates together in a volatile, supernatural bond that neither can escape.

As Maris is thrust into a chilling realm existing between the living and the dead, she must learn to wield the reaping scythe alongside her captor. Their dark romance simmers with intensity, but their fragile connection is threatened when Maris accidentally shatters an ancient, forbidden seal. Something malevolent and long-imprisoned has awakened, and its corruption is poised to consume everything they hold dear.

This gripping gothic paranormal romance masterfully blends high-stakes demon deals with an atmosphere of haunting dread. It is a refreshing, standalone journey perfect for readers who crave forbidden chemistry, complex world-building, and a love story that dares to defy the laws of the afterlife. If you are looking for a dark, pulse-pounding read where the cost of survival is steep and the stakes are eternal, this descent into the shadows will leave you breathless.

Publication Date: May 25, 2026
ASIN: B0GRNVG5WP

Reader Reviews

Refreshing Paranormal Romance Standalone

April 11, 2026

In The Soul Bargain by Kovessa Nighte, we’re thrown into a world that is literally a matter of life and death. A sister willing to make a bargain and a reaper with some serious baggage end up bound together, forcing the two of them to explore the symbiotic relationship between love and loss. I went into this one expecting a standard paranormal romance, but there were definitely some surprises up this book’s sleeves that had me begging for more! **Please note: I was provided an Arc of this book...

Chilling

April 29, 2026

Whelp. This book immediately sucked me in and had me wanting to know what happened next at every point. I absolutely loved the premise, the world building, and the characters right out the gate. This is a gritty, dark storyline and if you’re not keen on death, definitely not for you. But if you’re looking for a good story to suck you in and a slow-burn romance to top it off, then this is the book for you. The writing is so immersive, it’s like being physically transported between realms, and it...

Chilling

April 29, 2026

Perfect for fans of slow-burn dark romantasy

May 1, 2026

An immersive and exciting dark romantic fantasy, THE SOUL BARGAIN is the story of a woman who bargained with Death. Though that seems too simple a statement because their bargain is complicated and vast and holds feelings and emotional weight and depth and truly makes up the bones of this story. This story is atmospheric, the world-building is rich and holds just as many secrets as Maris and Malakai’s relationship, and it’s truly one of those books that envelops you from the very first page,...

Perfect for fans of slow-burn dark romantasy

May 1, 2026