This was a birthday gift sent to me from Kris and Mona, and I'm so glad I could finally get to it!
THE DARK EMBRACE - Kristopher Triana & Mona Kabbani (Released May 1st, 2024)
Book Descriptions:
BECAUSE YOU'RE MINE - Kristopher Triana
"Bryan's elderly mother is terminally ill, and that's the way he likes it. Mom comes from old money, making it easy for Bryan to hire an in-home nurse, but he's looking for someone to provide a special kind of treatment, something he's long fantasized about.
Shelby is a nurse with a horrible secret. When she begins caring after Bryan's mother, the two strike up an unlikely kinship, bonding over their troubled pasts and hidden desires. Together, the older Bryan begins teaching Shelby classic methods of diabolism, and she teaches him about the modern tools of their terrifying trade, making them a duo to die for."
THE COLOR OF BLOOD - Mona Kabbani
"LOVE, LUST, ART, AND BLOOD.
Void's greatest fear is being seen as a monster, not an artist. He revels in his fame but hides his greatest secret: his success is attributed to his uncanny ability to see the color of a person's soul. This color not only infects a person's aura but their anatomy, turning their insides into dazzling pigment. Void targets those with the rarest colors and drains their blood for his paint. None know of his secret and he has found solace in the solitude of his life. That is until he meets an unprecedented muse who is more than happy to bleed for him.
My Thoughts: 5/5 stars
Who knew extreme horror romance was a combo I'd enjoy so much? Initially, I thought, how can these two genres mashup and work? Well, Triana and Kabbani nailed it!
Two novellas in this wonderfully vile and beautiful book. I don't know how to really review these without spoiling things or going beyond the synopsis for each. Like a lot of extreme horror books, you need to just experience them. It should go without saying that there are so many trigger warnings for these. This was my intro to Mona Kabbani, and it will not be my last - any recommendations are welcome!
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