Crown Me Dead: A Dark Fantasy Romance (Heartstring Duet)
Liv Zander
by Larissa Ione
It's been seven months since Cipher, an Unfallen angel who straddled a razor thin line between good and evil, woke up in hell with a new set of wings, a wicked pair of fangs, and a handler who's as beautiful as she is dangerous. As a laid-back cyber-specialist who once assisted guardian angels, he'd been in a prime position to earn back his halo. But now, as a True Fallen forced to use his talents for malevolence, he must fight not only his captors and his sexy handler, but the growing corruption inside him…before the friends searching for him become his enemies and he becomes his own worst nightmare.
Lyre is a fallen angel with a heart full of hate. When she's assigned to ensure that Cipher carries out their boss's orders, she sees an opportunity to take revenge on those who wronged her. All she has to do is appeal to Cipher's burgeoning dark side. But the devastatingly handsome fellow True Fallen has other ideas — sexy ideas that threaten to derail all Lyre's plans and put them in the path of an approaching hell storm.
Danger and desire explode, even as Cipher and Lyre unravel a sinister plot that will fracture the underworld and send shockwaves into Heaven itself…
Reviews for Cipher:
“I have to start by saying I am a fan of Ms. Ione and have been following the Demonica Underworld for a while. This novella was a great addition to round out the world she has created. I love how she brings her characters to life and immerses the reader in her Underworld.” DJ, Amazon Reviewer
“Everything in the Demonica universe is worth reading, and this story is no exception. In addition to Cipher and Lyre's story we also get updated regarding Azagoth and Lilliana. The storyline is really developing some interesting threads that I can't wait to see revealed in the next book!” LC, Amazon Reviewer
“This is an action-packed, thrilling story with several twists that will play into future stories. What an ending and epilogue!” Gin, Goodreads Reviewer
April 6, 2026
Oh Cipher and Lyre were so good. I love that Cipher kept his personality and fought against turning towards evil. It's going to be fun to see what happens next. )
March 3, 2026
Cipher is Azagoth’s cyber-specialist. While on a mission, he gets himself kidnapped and brought to Sheoul. Cipher wakens to find his new True Fallen powers and wings bound by one of Satan’s henchmen. He refuses to comply with his captor’s demands. And then there is his sexy yet baffling handler. Is Lyre friend or foe? Will she cause Cipher to betray Azagoth? Can he escape Sheoul before its evil corrupts him? Lyre is a True Fallen fueled by revenge. She is assigned to encourage Cipher to give...
March 16, 2026
OMG! Cipher is one of my favorite characters. He’s an Unfallen angel, an angel that was booted out of Heaven for breaking a law, losing his wings and powers. He is earthbound until he can either get redemption and win his wings back or enter Sheoul (Hell) and become a True Fallen angel and get hellish wings and evil powers. Hard pass. Cipher has been fighting for his life since his expulsion and has been safely ensconced in Sheoul-gra–Grim Reaper’s realm–where he’s been helping Azagoth (Grim...
April 10, 2026
This was crazy! I am not even sure where 2 begin. This book brought so many smiles to my face. With every smile, there can also be sadness. Each of these books help expand all of the the characters. It also continues to shape the Demonica world. )
March 8, 2026
Fangs, fallen angels, sizzling tension, and plot twists that will make your jaw drop. Yes, please! Cipher is dark, dangerous, and delightfully chaotic. Straddling the razor thin line between good and evil, he’s got new wings, wicked fangs, and a temptation problem named Lyre. And ohhh Lyre… bad girl energy at its finest. She’s scheming, sexy, and absolutely ready to push Cipher’s dark side straight into chaos. The stakes are insane. Friends who could become enemies, an approaching hellstorm,...
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