Crown Me Dead: A Dark Fantasy Romance (Heartstring Duet)
Liv Zander
by Silvana Falcon
Hell's most incompetent demon meets Earth's most hopeless romantic.
All Ethan wanted was someone who could help him find love—or at least someone to pop his cherry. A spell from an odd book he found at the library promised him a wish from Cupid. Sure, some of the ingredients weren't easy to get, but he could improvise. Was there really that much difference between dried laurel leaves and coriander?
He never meant to summon a demon.
Malphas hasn't been to Earth in a hundred years, not since he accidentally created a massively successful support group for gamblers and saved hundreds of souls from damnation. As punishment, he's stuck in Hell's archives filing dusty prophecies because his boss is convinced he's incapable of being properly evil.
When Ethan's summoning yanks him topside, he sees his chance to prove himself. He'll make a deal with the human—and collect that blindingly bright soul.
All he has to do is to help Ethan get together with his crush.
What could possibly go wrong?
Low angst, high comedy m/m romance. HEA guaranteed, no break-ups, no cheating.
May 13, 2026
Loved this book enough to continue the series (I do like the wimpiest vampire a little better tho tbh. I think that’s book 2) 10/10 would recommend. )
July 1, 2025
Super fun read. Mal really is incompetent in the most adoring way. Ethan nerdy librarian summons Mal to fall in love with icky Kyle. Love, love, love the Ethan has no filter scene!!! I didn’t see The surprise ending which was perfect. )
January 16, 2026
It was a quick read and a cute story. Low spice. Trying to summon Cupid, but getting a demon instead is a collosal mishap, and yet, it somehow only works in romance novel! ) 2 people found this helpful
May 15, 2026
Such an enjoyable read. I just loved the laughs and such a light book bringing a smile to your face. I’m now excited to start the second book. )
March 23, 2026
This was such a cute and funny PNR story. It's the perfect read when you just want to curl up with a quick read that will have you smiling and laughing. Very heartwarming. )
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