Crown Me Dead: A Dark Fantasy Romance (Heartstring Duet)
Liv Zander
by Layla Fae
She poured fire into my cold, emotionless heart. Now all I see and feel is her.
I’m a cold-blooded killer from the deep, always getting MSA’s most hazardous underwater tasks. Fear and emotion are foreign to me, which makes me efficient but too callous to work with clients.
Even though close protection is not my forte, I’m assigned a human principal–a witness testifying against a criminal organization. She is fragile, clingy, and too warm. I hate her instantly, her affectionate nature clashing with mine. But this assignment comes right from the top, and I can’t refuse it.
Every minute I spend with her is an annoyance, until we end up trapped in an underwater cave, where her survival hinges on being shockingly close to me. Her warm touch on my body is like a powerful current that tears my shields apart. Her trusting eyes locked with mine destroy my peace of mind. For the first time, I'm flooded with feelings.
And they are all about her. I’m addicted, my heart and body throbbing with the onslaught of emotions. The only way to soothe the pain is to get more of her, more touches, more smiles, more affection. I crave her even though I know I’m a monster and a killer, and she deserves better.
I’m not selfless enough to let her go.
Monster Security Agency is the most elite bodyguard service in the world. These monster bodyguards are lethal, powerful, and determined to protect their clients at all costs. They shouldn't fall in love with their principals, but if they do? Things are bound to explode.
Here come spicy, romantic, and action-packed tales by your favorite paranormal and sci-fi romance authors: Cassie Alexander, Layla Fae, and Cara Wylde. Dive into the world of the Monster Security Agency.
Each book in this series can be read as a standalone.
May 22, 2026
The characters were well written and the things they had to overcome were too. I enjoyed the main character’s love for each other and how they helped each other. )
March 26, 2025
I really enjoyed the story. It was a very fun and captivating story. Anyways, I really like the main females character personality, she had spunk and she stayed truth to herself from being to end. She was very, very patient to the main male character and that paid off because for her. He was able to opened up to her, and he fall in love and trust her. They found their happily ever after which, of course love. )
October 28, 2025
Wow! And I thought Layla Faes guarded by the Snake was spicy. Vodyan and Zoe's book absolutely tops it for me on the heated scenes, but then again I have always been partial to tentacles. Absolutely loved this book. Vodyans backstory and trauma was heartbreaking but I like how Zoe was able to help him move forward from it. Zoe's personality was great. Honestly they were both really well fleshed out characters. I'd give this particular book a ten if I could. ) 2 people found this helpful
March 1, 2025
Loved this story and that it took place in Lake Superior (spelling should of been in Canadian spelling since they were in Canada) loved the world building, how the Shanta was farmed and why is was so important. Loved Vodyan's history even though it was hard and made you want to hold him it made him who he is and lives the vulnerable part of him with Zoe. Zoe is super strong person, she is putting herself in harms way to testify against a horrible person and finds the love and needs she always...
July 30, 2024
This was one of the spiciest yet most heartwarming books I've ever read, and I thought my favorite so far was the spider one! This, sooo! Tall, dark, grumpy and mysterious turns into the most bad@$$ and breathtakingly dominating, affectionate, obsessive man. He's what I wish men in dark romances were (more kinky and affectionate instead of degrading their partners) And the best part? His girl loves every single piece, pretty much immediately. It's not insta love, but perhaps insta attraction....
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