An Education in Malice

'A drizzly, moody, and lustrously carnal rendition of a storybook tale, Savage Blooms is the holy grail for lovers of dark academia and faery magic alike. By the time I got to the epilogue, I was ready to bite into the pages like they were made of faery fruit, just so I'd never have to leave' Sierra Simone, author of Priest<BR><BR>Wuthering Heights meets Sierra Simone in the new Celtic-inspired erotic fantasy romance from Sunday Times bestseller S.T. Gibson, author of the cult phenomenon A Dowry of Blood.<BR><BR>For as long as Adam can remember, the legends passed down from his world-traveling grandfather have called him to a crumbling manor in the Highlands. His closest friend Nicola longs for the same adventure, as well as for Adam himself. She'll follow him just about anywhere -even to the remote wilds of Scotland-if it pushes the pair to surrender to their shared attraction.<BR><BR>But when a storm strikes and strands them unexpectedly, Adam and Nicola find themselves at the mercy of the eccentric owner of the infamous house, Eileen, as well as her brooding groundskeeper, Finley.<BR><BR>Trapped by the weather, and bound by ancient faery magic, Nicola and Adam get more than they bargained for as they become entangled in Eileen and Finley's world of mind games, deceit and forbidden desire. As ancestral sins are unearthed, Adam and Nicola will have to reckon with the spell Eileen and Finley have cast over them - and whether or not they even want to be free. <BR><BR>Praise for S.T. Gibson's A Dowry of Blood:<BR><BR>'With Savage Blooms, Gibson cements herself as one of the strongest and most unique voices in gothic romance. This dangerous and decadent subversion of a found family is fresh, unabashedly queer, and gripping from the very first rain-soaked page. Gibson is a ferociously talented writer at the top of her game' Sydney Shields, author of The Honey Witch<BR><BR>'Stunningly gorgeous and devastatingly romantic' Katee Robert, author of Neon Gods<BR><BR>'A dizzying nightmare of a romance that will leave you aching, angry and ultimately hopeful' Hannah Whitten, author of For the Wolf<BR><BR>'A dark seductive tale. . . intermingling love, pain, fear and anger in mesmerizing prose' Publishers Weekly

From The Sunday Times bestselling author of B&N's best books of 2022 A Dowry of Blood, comes a spellbinding and vibrant new series.<BR><BR>The Devil knows your name, David Aristarkhov.<BR><BR>As a teen, David Aristarkhov was a psychic prodigy, operating under the shadow of his oppressive occultist father. Now, years after his father’s death and rapidly approaching his thirtieth birthday, he is content with the high-powered life he’s curated as a Boston attorney, moonlighting as a powerful medium for his secret society.<BR><BR>But with power comes a price, and the Devil has come to collect on an ancestral deal. David’s days are numbered, and death looms at his door.<BR><BR>Reluctantly, he reaches out to the only person he’s ever trusted, his ex-boyfriend and secret Society rival Rhys, for help. However, the only way to get to Rhys is through his wife, Moira. Thrust into each other’s care, emotions once buried deep resurface, and the trio race to figure out their feelings for one another before the Devil steals David away for good…

THE GOTHIC TIKTOK SENSATION AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'A thrilling and seductive Gothic rife with spine-tingling tension and dark romance. A Dowry of Blood left me breathless' Alexis Henderson, author of The Year of the WitchingThis is my last love letter to you, though some would call it a confession. . . S.T. Gibson's sensational novel is the darkly seductive tale of Dracula's first bride, Constanta. Saved from the brink of death by a mysterious stranger, Constanta is transformed from a medieval peasant into a bride fit for an undying king. But when Dracula draws a cunning aristocrat and a starving artist into his web of passion and deceit, Constanta realizes that her beloved is capable of terrible things. Finding comfort in the arms of her rival consorts, she begins to unravel their husband's dark secrets. With the lives of everyone she loves on the line, Constanta will have to choose between her own freedom and her love for her husband. But bonds forged by blood can only be broken by death.This beautiful hardback edition will include a bonus short story featuring characters from A Dowry of Blood, titled 'An Encore of Roses'. A Dowry of Blood is a glittering tale of obsession, seduction and power as told through the letters of Dracula's first bride, Constanta.Praise for A Dowry of Blood:'Stunningly gorgeous and devastatingly romantic, you won't want to miss this one!' Katee Robert, author of Neon Gods'A delectable jewel of a tale, shimmering with dark, beautiful prose' Tori Bovalino, author of The Devil Makes Three'Dark, lush and heartrendingly romantic' Lyndall Clipstone, author of Lakesedge'A Dowry of Blood is an intoxicating perfume that lingers - an undying love story where beauty and horror clasp hands' Rachel Gillig, author of One Dark Window 'A powerful tale of possession and liberation. This is a Dracula retelling unlike any other - undeniable and unforgettable' Rose Szabo, author of What Big Teeth'A dizzying nightmare of a romance that will leave you aching, angry and ultimately hopeful' Hannah Whitten, author of For the Wolf'Atmospheric and lush. . . it will haunt you in the best possible way' Genevieve Gornichec, author of The Witch's Heart'A dark seductive tale. . . intermingling love, pain, fear and anger in mesmerizing prose' Publishers Weekly 'Seductive, lyrical and rich with period detail . . . a dark triumph' Mary McMyne, author of The Book of Gothel'Mesmerizing prose. Thorny, fast-paced and unabashedly queer' Publishers Weekly

The Devil knows your name, David Aristarkhov.<BR> <BR>As a teen, David Aristarkhov was a psychic prodigy, operating under the shadow of his oppressive occultist father. Now, years after his father’s death and rapidly approaching his thirtieth birthday, he is content with the high-powered life he’s curated as a Boston attorney, moonlighting as a powerful medium for his secret society.<BR> <BR>But with power comes a price, and the Devil has come to collect on an ancestral deal. David’s days are numbered, and death looms at his door.<BR> <BR>Reluctantly, he reaches out to the only person he’s ever trusted, his ex-boyfriend and secret Society rival Rhys, for help. However, the only way to get to Rhys is through his wife, Moira. Thrust into each other’s care, emotions once buried deep resurface, and the trio race to figure out their feelings for one another before the Devil steals David away for good…<BR> <BR>The first book in a spellbinding and vibrant new series from The Sunday Times bestselling author of A Dowry of Blood.

Das altehrwürdige Saint Perpetua's College liegt abgeschieden in den Bergen Massachusetts. An ihrem ersten Schultag trifft die ehrgeizige Laura Sheridan auf die schöne und mysteriöse Carmilla, die sie umgehend in ihren Bann zieht. Als ihre Lehrerin De Lafontaine, die von Carmilla ebenfalls bezaubert, ja fast besessen zu sein scheint, beide Schülerinnen unter ihre Fittiche nimmt, entbrennt daraus ein erbitterter Wettstreit um die Gunst der Lehrerin. Doch schon bald weicht die anfängliche Rivalität ganz anderen Gefühlen, und Laura verspürt ein dunkles Verlangen, das sie so noch nie zuvor gekannt hat. Immer weiter verstricken die beiden Mädchen sich in ein Netz aus Intrigen und dunkler Magie.

Sumptuous and addictive, An Education in Malice is a dark academia tale of blood, secrets and insatiable hungers from Sunday Times bestselling author S.T. Gibson, author of the cult hit A Dowry of Blood.

THE GOTHIC TIKTOK SENSATION<BR><BR>'A thrilling and seductive Gothic rife with spine-tingling tension and dark romance. A Dowry of Blood left me breathless' Alexis Henderson, author of The Year of the Witching<BR><BR>This is my last love letter to you, though some would call it a confession. . . <BR><BR>S.T. Gibson's sensational novel is the darkly seductive tale of Dracula's first bride, Constanta. <BR><BR>Saved from the brink of death by a mysterious stranger, Constanta is transformed from a medieval peasant into a bride fit for an undying king. But when Dracula draws a cunning aristocrat and a starving artist into his web of passion and deceit, Constanta realizes that her beloved is capable of terrible things. <BR><BR>Finding comfort in the arms of her rival consorts, she begins to unravel their husband's dark secrets. With the lives of everyone she loves on the line, Constanta will have to choose between her own freedom and her love for her husband. But bonds forged by blood can only be broken by death.<BR><BR>This beautiful hardback edition will include a bonus short story featuring characters from A Dowry of Blood, titled 'An Encore of Roses'. <BR><BR>Praise for A Dowry of Blood:<BR><BR>'Stunningly gorgeous and devastatingly romantic, you won't want to miss this one!' Katee Robert, author of Neon Gods<BR><BR>'A delectable jewel of a tale, shimmering with dark, beautiful prose' Tori Bovalino, author of The Devil Makes Three<BR><BR>'Dark, lush and heartrendingly romantic' Lyndall Clipstone, author of Lakesedge<BR><BR>'A Dowry of Blood is an intoxicating perfume that lingers - an undying love story where beauty and horror clasp hands' Rachel Gillig, author of One Dark Window <BR><BR>'A powerful tale of possession and liberation. This is a Dracula retelling unlike any other - undeniable and unforgettable' Rose Szabo, author of What Big Teeth<BR><BR>'A dizzying nightmare of a romance that will leave you aching, angry and ultimately hopeful' Hannah Whitten, author of For the Wolf<BR><BR>'Atmospheric and lush. . . it will haunt you in the best possible way' Genevieve Gornichec, author of The Witch's Heart<BR><BR>'A dark seductive tale. . . intermingling love, pain, fear and anger in mesmerizing prose' Publishers Weekly <BR><BR>'Seductive, lyrical and rich with period detail . . . a dark triumph' Mary McMyne, author of The Book of Gothel<BR><BR>'Mesmerizing prose. Thorny, fast-paced and unabashedly queer' Publishers Weekly

From the international bestselling author of Evocation comes its hotly anticipated and spellbinding sequel, where Rhys steps into his new role as High Priest. A magical read for lovers of traditional urban fantasy.<BR><BR>Ever since Rhys McGowan was a boy, he's only wanted two things: power and love. <BR><BR>Now, as High Priest of Boston's premiere Secret Society, husband to his adoring witch wife Moira, and partner to David - his psychic rival-turned-boyfriend, Rhys is finally at peace. But when a strange ritual rocks Boston's occult community, and opens the Society up to sabotage, Rhys delves even deeper into the dark world of demon-summoning. He's used to carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders, but the strain of managing so many spirits (not to mention the stress of his loved ones exploring other people) will push him to the brink. <BR><BR>As heaven and hell play tug of war for Rhys' soul, he'll have to face the greatest demon of all: his own insatiable ambition.<BR><BR>The second book in the bestselling Summoner's Circle series sees beloved characters return for an all new dark and enthralling adventure.

Ein verführerischer Gothic-Roman voller Nervenkitzel und Dark Romance. Dies ist mein letzter Liebesbrief an dich, auch wenn manche ihn ein Geständnis nennen würden ... Kurz bevor der Tod sie ereilt, wird die Bäuerin Constanta von einem mysteriösen Unbekannten gerettet - in dem er sie in einen Vampir verwandelt. Dass sie dafür seine Braut wird und tun muss, was er verlangt, ist ein Preis, den sie zunächst nur allzu gern zu zahlen bereit ist. Bald schon nimmt Dracula sich zwei weitere Geliebte: die spanische Edeldame Magdalena und einen armen Künstler namens Alexi. Allerdings erkennt Constanta allmählich, dass Dracula zu schrecklichen Dingen fähig ist. Sie findet Trost in den Armen ihrer rivalisierenden Gefährten und beginnt, die dunklen Geheimnisse ihres Mannes zu lüften. Da das Leben aller, die sie liebt, auf dem Spiel steht, muss Constanta zwischen ihrer eigenen Freiheit und der Liebe zu ihrem Mann wählen. Doch durch Blut geschmiedete Bande können nur durch den Tod gebrochen werden. Eine Geschichte über Begehren, Obsession und Macht, die durch die Briefe von Draculas erster Braut Constanta erzählt wird.