Review Sinners Retreat by Lauren Biel
A darkly funny, spicy rom-com where romance meets murder on a killer island retreat. Sinners Retreat is chaotic, clever, and totally addictive.
Category Book Review
Honest, gothic-tinged reviews of books that linger in your mind, from dark fiction and haunting romance to cozy goth comfort reads.
Den of Desire by Shauna Hart
Genre: Erotic Romance with a Whisper of DangerSteam Level: 🔥🔥🔥 (and maybe a scorch mark or two) “Mara Templeton writes desire like a pro—but lives in grayscale. That is, until Club X throws her into full color…and straight into the…
The Haunting of Ashburn House by Darcy Coates
Genre: Gothic Horror / Haunted House FictionVibe: Flickering candlelight, creaky floorboards, something watching from the woods “People whisper about Ashburn House. They say the old widow went mad. They say it’s haunted. They say it’s better left alone… but Adrienne…
Innocence by Dean Koontz
“Innocence is a slow-burning, poetic story that trades action for atmosphere — and rewards patient readers with something unforgettable.”
Saint Nellie by Arlene Robinson & Odal Madsen
“Saint Nellie is a gut-punch in prose. A fierce, unflinching story of womanhood, trauma, and truth. told with fire and grace.”
Dead Soul Mary by M.J. Winn
A slow-burning gothic indie that lingers long after the last page. My spoiler-free thoughts on Dead Soul Mary by M.J. Winn