Victorian Gothic

Maisie Thomas spends every summer at Grange House, a hotel on the coast of Maine ruled by the elegant Miss Grange. In 1896, when Maisie turns 17, her visit marks a turning point. On the morning after her arrival, local fishermen make a gruesome discovery: drowned lovers, found clasped in each other's arms. It's only the first in a series of events that casts a shadow over Maisie's summer. As she considers the attentions of two very different young men, Maisie also falls under the gaze of Miss Grange, who begins to tell her disturbing stories of her past.

A Gothic romance set in the remote village of Colorow, Colorado, during the late 19th century. The village of Colorow, surrounded by grandiose mountains and nourishing springs, is an enduring testament to bygone days of mining prosperity. It's a refuge that marinates in the peace given by nature's raw beauty and the miraculous powers of its waters. The novel introduces Viola Brady, a stunning young woman pinned to this sanctuary by circumstances, her soul aching for experiences that reach beyond the local boundaries. Compelling and restless, Viola’s spirit is touched by the arrival of two...

England, 1925. Louisa Drew lost her husband in the First World War and her six-year-old twin sons in the Spanish Flu epidemic of 1918. Newly remarried to a war-traumatised husband and seven months pregnant, Louisa is asked by her employer to travel to Clewer Hall in Sussex where she is to photograph the contents of the house for auction. She learns Clewer Hall was host to an infamous séance in 1896, and that the lady of the house has asked those who gathered back then to come together once more to re-create the evening.

The Darkness of Rashid by Steven Detmers is a paranormal and supernatural mystery novel set in Victorian London during the late 19th century. This gripping tale weaves a web of intrigue, exploring the enigmatic life of Rashid-Zahirah and his uncanny abilities to manipulate and predict the future. In the heart of London's bustling theater district, a fresh interpretation of Shakespeare's Hamlet draws an elite crowd, but it is the mysterious Rashid-Zahirah who steals the spotlight. With his striking appearance and unsettling aura, Rashid captivates the audience and commands the attention of ...

Bestselling author Jason Hutchinson is at it again! Ian is in a rut. His wife left him, his writer's block is epic... ...but his new goth neighbor is about to shake things up. Being a work-at-home author in the suburbs of Rochester can be exceedingly boring. From eight in the morning until six at night, his little neighborhood of twenty or so houses is basically a ghost town. A ghost town dominated by the three-story Victorian perched on the hill. Little does he expect that when he decides to pay the new owner a visit he'll run up against his beautiful ex-wife and her teasing seductress of ...

Yesterday Alice of Wonderland (me) came of age. So I’m going on a journey of debauchery and self-exploration. Yes, I’m ready to finally perv out! Also yesterday, Dorothy of Oz was murdered. She had asked me to marry her. I want her back. So I’m traveling to the Greek Myth Realm, so I can bring Dorothy back from Hades. The handsome Mad Hatter is my sidekick. I intend to have lots of fun with him. I don’t like the Goddess of Chastity. She’s a total prude--wears a magic chastity belt. My goal is to um...sample the companionship of copious amounts of men and women. But she wants to ...

The Ripper Lives: To Catch a Killer (1/10) A city haunted by fear. A case buried in secrecy. A detective who refuses to let the past die. In the gaslit streets of Whitechapel, terror still lingers. Months have passed since the brutal murders that gripped London, yet the killer remains a phantom—unseen, unnamed, unstoppable. As whispers of conspiracy spread and trust in Scotland Yard crumbles, Inspector Frederick Abberline is left with more questions than answers. When the government issues a chilling directive—close the case publicly, but continue the hunt in absolute secrecy—...

The narrator - the old nurse of the title - is an old family retainer who has worked in the service of the same family for three generations. She tells the young children about a dark incident that she experienced in the company of the children’s mother, when she was a young woman and visiting her mother’s ancestral home.

London, 1896 Having fled the School of Industrial Trade Magic, and unable to use her power, Emmeline Hill begins to doubt herself. Will she be able to use magic again? What will her future hold? Along with her friend, Grace Starley, Emmeline hides from the Trade Magic Inspectorate at the house belonging to her uncle and aunt. But the respite isn’t long. They are sought out by the Shapeshifters League. They meet again with two rather unsuitable gentlemen, Mr. Carter and Viscount, who are on the brink of an outright conflict. And the Trade Magic Inspectorate are not far behind, hoping to ...

To know Dorothy of Oz is to be afraid of her, to despise her. And yet Alice of Wonderland is very much afraid that she may love her. When they lived in Wonderland together, there were good qualities about Dorothy. They were such good friends then. But Dorothy has changed. Now she’s the sadistic, manipulative chief of the munchkin tribes, who summoned a tornado to bring Alice back to the magical realms. Dorothy has promised to send Alice back to England only if she agrees to duel the Lion, Scarecrow and Tin Knight one at a time. Dorothy keeps trying to woo Alice. Dorothy even wears an ...

A coming-of-age twisted fairy tale retelling with a lesbian enemies-to-lovers storyline. And a bisexual love triangle, too! Dorothy (of Oz) and Alice (of Wonderland) used to be in a relationship. Alice had thought their dysfunctional relationship was over, but sometimes the past has a way of coming back to haunt you. In this case, that way is a tornado Dorothy summons to snatch Alice from the Outside World and bring her back to Munchkinland. Alice has absolutely no intention of getting back together. You see, Dorothy has changed…into a pervert, a sadistic chief of the munchkin tribes, and...

Audrey Wakefield, the eldest daughter of the local vicar, is known for her beauty and intelligence. Life in her small town is simple and carefree. However, when her father dies of consumption, her family is plunged into chaos as their lives are uprooted. Henry Ryland is a lawyer by trade, as well as a board guardian for the local workhouse in Norwich. Though Audrey has no experience, Henry agrees to allow her to join the workhouse as the schoolmistress on a trial basis. He’s immediately drawn to the spirited, beautiful young woman and her strength. Audrey soon learns that nothing is what ...

A supernatural-fiction book set in Rome during the 19th century."Resting Place of Many Souls" unfurls a riveting narrative mingling historical romance and gothic elements. Engage as the complexities of the magical and ancient city, resonating with the remnants of pagan and Christian epochs, shape the fates of our protagonists. The Mystery BeginsWithin the echoing halls of a Roman sculpture gallery, our characters find their fates entwined. Here exists a gifted painter named Miriam, the serene Hilda from New England, a dedicated sculptor called Kenyon, and the dreamingly cheerful Italian, ...

A duke who has imprisoned himself in an attic for nine years is in need of a wife...Evander Meyrick, the Duke of Sutherton, has lived the past 13 years under a curse. He didn’t know just how bad the curse was until every lady he married died within a year of their wedding day. Now he has a step-daughter, Tabitha, who is ready for her first Season, and he longs to give her something he can’t have for himself: A normal life. A spinster who thought her best years were behind her may find a second chance so long as the curse doesn’t touch her...

When they were young, at Oxford University, Henry and Gabriel’s love burned hot and bright, and they thought to change the world together until a devastating tragedy ripped them apart. Now, as youth fades away, Henry can no longer stand to see his own reflection in the mirror. All he sees is a sad, tired old man whose body has betrayed him. He craves the touch of another, to feel attractive and vital once more but his obsession with finding a cure for insanity has stolen his life away, and now, his work has taken on a dark and sinister dimension.

The first volume in the standalone trilogy has a coming-of-age enemies-to-lovers storyline between Alice and Dorothy. Also, a love triangle involving The Mad Hatter. Dorothy (of Oz) and Alice (of Wonderland) used to be in a relationship. Alice had thought their dysfunctional relationship was over, but sometimes the past has a way of coming back to haunt you. In this case, that way is a tornado Dorothy summons to snatch Alice from the Outside World and bring her back to Munchkinland. Alice has absolutely no intention of getting back together. You see, Dorothy has changed…into a pervert, a ...

Isabella Lawrence's world shifts when an ordinary photo shoot in a decaying London theatre plunges her into the tumultuous life of Victorian actress Arabella Lorne. Caught in a web of secrets and a marriage of convenience to the enigmatic Sir Augustus Stannion, Isabella faces a choice: fight against a lurking, malevolent force or return to her own time. As love grows amidst shadows and whispers, she must decide whether to abandon her heart for the safety of home or confront the darkness that threatens them both. Will she choose love or survival? A tale of time slips, gothic mansions, and ...

The Poet, The Guardian, and The Ghost In The Poet, The Guardian, and The Ghost, journey to Richmond, Virginia, in 1849, where Edgar Allan Poe stands at the brink of triumph and collapse. At the height of his poetic powers, Poe is haunted by lost love and a looming future. Under Richmond's moonlit cemetery, reality blurs with the supernatural, and Poe’s fate becomes intertwined with beings who refuse to let him succumb to despair. A peculiar leprechaun stands vigil over Poe, an exiled creature driven by curiosity. Neither entirely benevolent nor wholly sinister, he is bound to Poe, ...

Become HIS FOR HALLOWEEN. Many dangers lurk in October. But so many pleasures, too... Books 1-4: A Witch for the Wizard A Treat for the Vampire A Soul for the Reaper A Gift for the Wolf

A gothic mystery book set in Sounders Bay, Delmarvashire, during the late Victorian era. "Eyes of the Dead" masterfully spins a tale of mysteries, prophecies, and potent supernatural undercurrents, all deeply entwined with the ominously beautiful landscape of Sounders Bay. The Mysterious Bay and its Brooding AtmosphereStep into the world of Sounders Bay where looming sand hills, lush meadows and treacherous rocky inlets create a gothic atmopshere of chilling suspense. The protagonist battling with cryptic visions and messages from a gaunt mysterious lady named Gormala, successfully ...