4.4 (1,303 ratings)

House of Rayne

Name: House of Rayne
Rating: 4.4 (1303 reviews)
Author: Harley La
ISBN: B0F8PKBVWK

by Harley La

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About this book

Salem expected a tropical honeymoon, but destiny had other plans. Stranded on the mist-shrouded, gothic grounds of Balfour Manor, she finds herself trapped in the Pacific Northwest with Rayne, a woman whose allure is as dangerous as the secrets buried within her ancestral home. What begins as a chance encounter quickly spirals into a high-stakes game of survival as a gruesome murder unmasks the island’s true, terrifying nature.

This sapphic urban fantasy masterfully blends bone-chilling supernatural suspense with an intoxicating slow-burn romance. As crimson shadows stalk the halls and something ancient hunts them through the forest, the forced proximity between Salem and Rayne ignites a forbidden passion that feels both like a sanctuary and a death sentence. The atmosphere is thick with dread, yet the connection between the two women provides a desperate, glowing tether in the dark.

Harley Laroux delivers a hauntingly beautiful tale where otherworldly horrors collide with raw, visceral desire. If you crave a dark, atmospheric read that balances heart-pounding terror with a deeply emotional, spicy love story, this standalone is the perfect addition to your shelf. Prepare to get lost in the shadows of Blackridge Island, where the only thing more lethal than the monster is the truth.

Publication Date: May 25, 2026
ASIN: B0F8PKBVWK

Reader Reviews

this book is a must read!

January 23, 2026

This is the first of Harley Laroux’s books I’ve ever read. That being said I wasn’t sure what to expect. Laroux is a story teller unlike any other I have encountered. They write in such a way that the words are literally felt on every level of your own self, body, mind, soul, both visually and emotionally. This book is dark in a different and unique way. The suspense, the love, the fear, and the relief were all so realistic. They actually wrote as though they personally understood what anxiety...

Another Great

November 13, 2025

Another great book by Harley Laroux. I honestly love the way the author can describe terrifying otherworldly horrors and romantic scenes alike. ) 3 people found this helpful

Haunted Gothic Island

February 5, 2026

\"She was a cookie stolen from the jar, a slice of cake at midnight. She was temptation and deliverance.\" 🖤 Gothic Romance 🖤 Paranormal/Hauntings 🖤 Sapphic 🖤 Cryptic 🖤 HEA 🖤 Solving a Mystery 🖤 Religion x Ritual I absolutely LOVED the story of Rayne and Salem! The mystery and haunting atmosphere are perfection, and the eerie elements kept me on the edge of my seat. This book is the epitome of cozy spooky vibes, perfect for the season! I stayed absolutely enraptured from the 2nd chapter...

High Hopes

January 12, 2026

I usually do not write reviews, unless books are exceptionally good or exceptionally bad. This book wasn't either. Mediocre is the word that comes to mind. I had high hopes. But honestly, for me, it felt like the story was originally a heterosexual story that was changed into a sapphic one after completion. Which is fine but annoying. ) 2 people found this helpful

LOVED

March 17, 2026

\"Salem, my beautiful girl. I smiled, only so she wouldn't see my heart breaking as I flicked another match and held it up its flame. I love you, until the end of time.\" Sapphic Gothic Romance F/F Fast Burn Isolated Island Town Grumpy x Sunshine Haunted B&B One night stand Forced proximity Bondage & other kinks Religious & Family Trauma Rayne lives on a small island off the west coast, trapped—like the other residents—by a terrible secret. Able to leave only briefly, she meets the other FMC,...