Nightshade

Nightshade Duology, Book 1

A love so forbidden, it would shake the heavens.

My father called them messengers. He once told me they walked among us and that somewhere in this dark and godless city, there shined a faint sliver of hope. I had only to look for the signs.

Well, I’ve spent my whole life investigating the inexplicable and all I've found are the unsettling vestiges of iniquity—the evidence of another world shrouded by the obscure. Purgatory to some, where depravity hides in shadows, and girls like me are little more than delicious bites of temptation. Others call it Nightshade.

This peculiar place is where I first met the cold and callous recluse living in a decaying cliffside cathedral. Jericho Van Croix is the epitome of everything I’ve been told to fear: a raven-winged harbinger who wears intrigue like a warm black cloak, an enigma that I’m determined to unravel—even if it means getting closer than I should.

One touch is forbidden. Even so much as a kiss would be my demise. But the sin on his lips burns me up like a wild flame and his growing infatuation weakens my resolve.

Giving him what he wants, though, will mean no chance for redemption or escape. What's worse is the signs I’ve followed yet failed to see all these years begin to unmask a terrifying reality: Falling may be my only saving grace.

©2021 Keri Lake (P)2023 Podium Audio

creative and layered!

I really enjoyed this book. The narrators and the details of all the characters and settings made this book come to life. The second one was a touch long. I found myself fast forwarding. Overall, highly recommend. Keri lake is becoming a top author for me! Obsessed!!!

Loved the story and the narrators!

Loved this gothic, paranormal romance. Love that the FMC is relatable and that we have a truly morally gray MMC. On top, I am very picky about narrators and these two knocked it out of the park.

Amazing Storytelling

The writing, the characters, the plot. Phenomenal. Need I say more? According to the word minimum, yes. But, seriously. Just read it.

Read this book

What an engaging story! Interesting, well-written and superbly performed. For fans of this genre, you will thoroughly enjoy this!

So good!!

Loved this book and the dual story lines where seamless. I was intrigued through the entire book and in love by end of it.