English Gothic

When Ruby McTavish Callahan Woodward Miller Kenmore dies, she’s not only North Carolina’s richest woman, she’s also its most notorious. The victim of a famous kidnapping as a child and a widow four times over, Ruby ruled the tiny town of Tavistock from Ashby House, her family’s estate high in the Blue Ridge Mountains. But in the aftermath of her death, her adopted son, Camden, wants little to do with the house or the money—and even less to do with the surviving McTavishes.

A scenic shortcut turns into a road to hell. Five friends searching for one last taste of adventure. A detour that isn't on any map. When their car mysteriously breaks down deep in the isolated Appalachian wilderness, their dream road trip curdles into a claustrophobic nightmare. The silence of the forest is heavy, broken only by the feeling of being watched. The only sign of life is a creepy, dilapidated general store and its stoic, unsettling owner. Stranded and desperate, the friends soon discover they are not the first to take this road, and that the woods have a horrifying history—a ...

France and England have always been rivals. As it has always been in Europe, so it is in America. From Quebec to the Great Lakes and the Mississippi Delta, New France offers a constant challenge to the British colonies. French troops garrison Quebec and Montreal. French forts dot the interior. French Louisiana – in theory, at least – extends from the Appalachians to the Rocky Mountains. Welcome to New France In this book you will find a complete description of New France, with information on its political structure, society, and major settlements. There are notes on making French ...

Pippilotta "Pip" Francis has had a crappy life. Single mom at eighteen. No money. No friends. And definitely no Lululemon yoga pants. The worst part of her day isn’t getting snubbed by horny stay-at-home moms drooling over the hot young librarian at storytime. It’s bumping into Dr. Thad Blackgrave — arrogant, secretive, and British enough to make tea boil on sight. Because worse than overdue fines she can’t pay is this: The blood moon isn’t a myth. And the beasts it calls forth? They’re not here for storytime. Now Pip and Thad — the biggest, handsomest prick she has absolutely...

Is it her destiny to love him? Or is it her destiny to die? Valtu Aminoff is no stranger to tragedy. Though many know him as the enigmatic vampire that inspired Bram Stoker's Dracula, Valtu's complex life is far more horrific than any fiction could imagine. When you lose the love of your life over and over again, it can do more than break your heart—it can corrupt your soul. It's up to his new lover to decide if Valtu's damaged soul is even worth saving. But destiny isn't done with Valtu yet. And tragedy is always around the corner.

Caterwaul County Swamp: Where secrets fester thicker than the Spanish moss. JJ Darlin, a local roughneck with a shady past, turns up dead in the swamp – mauled, not by just gators, but by something far more sinister. Sheriff Cletus Noir, a man as gruff as the cypress knees, and his sharp-witted deputy, Robin Perez, find a single, enigmatic clue: a mysterious boot print. It leads them down a murky path of land disputes, whispers of dark rituals, and a chilling truth – the swamp holds secrets deadlier than any creature. Meanwhile, Claudia LeBlanc returns to Apaloosacola, Florida, where ...

A Victorian-era vampire romance that will sweep you off your feet. Book One - Rescued London 1860 Miss Amelia Darlington was once happy, but that was a long time ago. After her father, Lord Darlington, leaves her destitute, Amelia is forced to fend for herself and seek employment as a servant. After being rescued from the lecherous hands of her new employer, Amelia is surprised to find that her savior, Lord Blackwell, wishes her to re-enter society and find a husband of her own. He has nothing but kind consideration for her, but Amelia cannot accept his kindness without wondering what he ...

THE BLACK DAGGER BROTHERHOOD, BLADE & UNDERWORLD, anyone? ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️" ...The Best In The Series So Far..." - Clara Harding Prepare for an exhilarating journey with the latest installment in the Reflective series by acclaimed author Tamara Rose Blodgett. Join Reflective Beth Jasper as she embarks on a perilous quest that will test her strength, courage, and determination like never before. Fleeing Sector One, Beth intends to return Jacky and Maddie to Sector Three, but a twist of fate during the jump leaves them facing an even greater challenge - Reflective Ryan is now in...

From New York Times best-selling author Erik Larson comes his first venture into fiction, an otherworldly tale of intrigue and the impossible that marshals his trademark approach to nonfiction to create something new: a ghost story thoroughly grounded in history. Pioneering psychologist William James leads an expedition to a remote isle in search of answers after a family inexplicably vanishes. Was the cause rooted in the physical world...or were there forces more paranormal and sinister at work?

In the genteel depths of Southern society—where gossip is currency, calamity wears lace gloves, and bourbon flows before brunch—Colonel Cedric Beauregard Fitzhugh the Third stumbles through a trilogy of misadventures. From scandalous garden brunches and matchmaking misfires to a murder-mystery club’s deadly encounter (and one goat with political aspirations), chaos simmers beneath the genteel surface. Standing as the last bastion of order is Arora Palindrome, his razor-sharp majordomo armed with cold ceviche, a clipboard, and a plan for every catastrophe. With biting wit, bourbon-...

After a traumatic past she can’t quite piece together, Lena accepts an invitation to stay at her new boyfriend’s isolated coastal estate. The house is beautiful. Quiet. Safe. At first. But as memories slip and dreams return, Lena begins to suspect this is more than just a romantic escape — it’s a place tied to her in ways she can’t explain. And Isaac, the man who promised her comfort, may know more than he lets on. As the walls close in and forgotten truths claw their way to the surface, Lena must confront what really happened here — and what she might have done. The House That ...

We love the Haunted Mansion as an entertaining dark ride, but does it also resonate with us for deeper reasons? K. R. Bailey suggests that it answers a fundamental need to approach the topic of death in a manner we find comfortable in what has been termed a "death-denying" culture. Bailey reaches into the Victorian era and its Celebration of Death to identify symbols that are close enough to have a dark meaning, but distant enough not to threaten, and discusses their use in the works of Edward Gorey and Tim Burton, and Disney's Haunted Mansion ride.

A cursed palace. A thief who unravels its deadly illusion. A queen trapped in time. For centuries, the Palace of Valrith has hosted a never-ending masquerade, its noble guests frozen in a gilded dream where time does not touch them. No one who enters ever returns. Until now. Master thief Sylvain never believed in ghost stories. When he infiltrates the legendary palace to steal a rare Black Lotus, he expects wealth beyond measure—not an invitation to a world where reality twists, mirrors whisper secrets, and the past refuses to stay buried. At the heart of it all is Queen Lysara, who does ...

Rhode Island, 1846. Estranged from his family, writer Merritt Fernsby is surprised when he inherits a remote estate in the Narragansett Bay. Though the property has been uninhabited for more than a century, Merritt is ready to call it home—until he realizes he has no choice. With its doors slamming shut and locking behind him, Whimbrel House is not about to let Merritt leave. Ever.

"The Outlander and The Black Dagger Brotherhood, anyone?" 🔥From New York Times, USA TODAY, and #1 Dark Fantasy bestseller Tamara Rose Blodgett comes a gripping historical fantasy that fuses post-apocalyptic grit with Victorian elegance🔥 What Readers are Saying: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Fast-paced book you won't want to put down..." ~ Contagious Reads ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Every single one of these males are intense, and so protective..." ~ Calia Read ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "...so addicting..." 💔 Clara’s Perilous Journey: Eighteen-year-old Queen Clara Williamson must uncover the truth of her lineage ...

Gillian Morgan has finally found her forever with John and Patrick. However, someone is trying to take that away from her, Will they succeed? John Kenric is the happiest he has ever been, with his wife and best mate. If he can just kill the enemy before they get to his family, maybe he can finally find everlasting peace. Patrick O'Malley has the woman he loves, and he and John are the closest they have ever been. He refuses to let his enemy take that away from him, even if he loses his own life in the process. Publisher's Note: This steamy, reverse harem, Mafia romance contains graphic ...

A gothic book set in Venice during the mid to late 19th century.Dive deep into the intricate world of "Haunting in Venice", where the pomp and splendor of Venetian high society hide layers of deceit, ambition, and unexpected supernatural elements. Haunting in Venice artfully explores these dark themes against the majestic backdrop of grand palaces and an undercurrent of stifling societal expectations. When Deception Turns DeadlyDr. Starkweather, a respected London physician, finds himself plunged into an unsettling tale of deceit and potential madness. It begins with a mysterious foreign ...

Gillian Morgan has fallen completely and totally in love with John Kenric. She is not only in love with him, but with his best friend as well. Gillian has no idea what the future holds, but could her secret change everything? John Kenric has professed his undying love to Gillian and has decided to take her on a romantic vacation. He hopes that she enjoys her time with him, because things are getting dangerous and Gillian may not like him once he reveals his plan to keep her safe. Patrick O’Malley has fought his love for Gillian long enough. He wants to tell her how he feels, but will she ...

📖✨ Fairy tales were never meant to be safe… ✨📖 Step into the shadows of Grimm & Twisted, where the classic fairy tales you thought you knew unravel into chilling, dark, and unexpected new versions. This collection takes beloved folklore and injects it with mystery, horror, and surreal twists—where Cinderella’s slipper leads her to a curse, the Big Bad Wolf is the least of Red Riding Hood’s problems, and a sleeping beauty might never wake up... or maybe she never really slept at all. With 25 original, nightmarish retellings, this book is perfect for lovers of dark fantasy, ...

Beneath the brilliance that was behind The Age of Innocence and Ethan Frome was a dark side. A dark side which produced magnificent tales of the unseen influences in our lives, such as "Mr. Jones", "The Eyes", "Kerfol", "The Ladie's Maid's Bell", and "The Looking Glass".