Darkest at Dusk: Haunted Historical Gothic Mystery Romance (Revenant Roses) Kindle Edition

Isabella Barrett sees ghosts. But the dead aren’t the only ones watching her.Left penniless and alone after her father’s sudden death, Isabella accepts a position at Harrowgate Manor, an isolated estate shrouded in secrets and sorrow. Whispers stalk the halls. Icy fingers graze her skin. And shadowed figures watch her from the dark. The spirits want something from her—and their intentions are growing darker.Her new employer, the enigmatic Rhys Caradoc, is a man forged of silence and secrets. He claims to need her help cataloguing his rare book collection, but Isabella soon realizes he knows far more about her gift—and her past—than he should.As the line between the living and the dead begins to blur, and Harrowgate’s buried horrors claw their way to the surface, Isabella must decide if Rhys is her protector… or something far more dangerous.For readers who crave haunted manors, brooding heroes, slow-burn desire, and chilling ghostly mysteries, this standalone historical gothic romance will leave you breathless.This is a Victorian gothic romance set in gas-lamp England, featuring a haunted heroine, a mysterious and morally complex hero, forbidden books, ghosts, and an isolated manor. Tropes include: gothic mystery, slow burn, forced proximity, haunted house, dangerous attraction, and heroine-with-a-secret gift. Sensual, atmospheric, and darkly romantic. Stand-alone in the Revenant Roses series.________________________________________________________________Praise for Eve Silver's Gothics:"Silver expertly matches a brooding sense of atmosphere with a generous measure of suspense…"—The Chicago Tribune"A dark and delicious gothic. I gobbled it up in a single sitting. Oh, how I have missed books like this!"—New York Times bestselling author Linda Lael Miller"Riveting! A dark, steamy and twisted tale!"—New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jackson"With her ability to create the perfect chilling atmosphere, a dark, tormented hero and an intrepid heroine, Silver rises to the ranks of Victoria Holt and Daphne du Maurier…"—RT Book Reviews“…an outstanding tale about two wounded souls with so much feeling and emotion that there were times my eyes became a little misty…Eve Silver deserves praise for this complicated and moving story.”—Fresh Fiction Read more