Crown Me Dead: A Dark Fantasy Romance (Heartstring Duet)
Liv Zander
by A. N. Caudle
Her protector becomes her hunter.
Seven days.
That’s how long the humans selected for the Hunt must survive. On the island, the demons are set loose to hunt them down and indulge in their darkest desires with no rules to stop them.
Vhaena never thought her town would turn on her, but when she’s voted as a sacrifice for the demons’ annual tradition, she’s forced into a nightmare designed to kill her. Alone and betrayed, she’s prepared to do anything to survive. What she isn’t prepared for is him.
Daemon, her brother’s best friend and her forbidden obsession a demon hiding among them.
Loyal to his vow to protect her but cursed by the darkness clawing at his soul, Daemon walks a blurring line between protector and predator. His vow demands her safety, but his hunger demands her ruin.
On an island meant to unleash the monsters hidden within, Vhaena and Daemon must decide which is stronger, duty or desire.
This dark romantic fantasy is perfect for fans of forbidden love, deadly survival, and the kind of devotion that burns even in the ruins of hell.
April 24, 2026
Arc Review!!! 5⭐️ 🌶️🌶️🌶️ Wow!!! Is the first thought that comes to mind, quickly followed by, “I need more!” I devoured this book in 24 hours and can hardly wait for the other four titles in this collection. If they’re anything like this one, they have everything, and I want them now! This story features absolute betrayal, a strong, independent female lead, a devoted brother, a just as devoted Brother’s best friend, and let’s not forget the annoying pet raven that is always somewhere near by...
April 24, 2026
](https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_rvw_avp?ie=UTF8&nodeId=G8UYX7LALQC8V9KA) Arc Review!!! 5⭐️ 🌶️🌶️🌶️ Wow!!! Is the first thought that comes to mind, quickly followed by, “I need more!” I devoured this book in 24 hours and can hardly wait for the other four titles in this collection. If they’re anything like this one, they have everything, and I want them now! This story features absolute betrayal, a strong, independent female lead, a devoted brother, a just...
May 15, 2026
I really enjoyed this book! Vhaena is a badass FMC who loves her family and is selfless and kind, but also extremely stubborn and tenacious. Daemon is equal parts knight in shining armor and morally grey enigma. I loved all of him! The story line was unique and the characters were great. I loved the fact that it was a stand-alone as well. AN Caudle is an auto-buy author for me and continues to be so! )
April 24, 2026
Advanced Reader Copy. I wanted to like this...Tropes were right up my alley, artwork is gorgeous and it was a chance to have a new author to obsess over. But, I did not finish due the story's predictablility and the lack of fully disclosed content warnings. The Great: There is a unique take on demon society and the interactions with their 'demon'. I really enjoyed this approach, the 'demon' representing sides of the character that they don't want to 'unleash' or associate with in polite...
April 23, 2026
This is straight up wild vibes and I am HERE FOR IT. BIG THANK YOU to A.N. Caudle and her team for the early read, all opinions are my own! Writing a good standalone is always a challenge, and A.N. does it masterfully. This has a fantastic balance of world building, setting the stage, a few well-placed flashbacks, and SO MUCH action. I was invested in the main characters right away (the audible gasp I gusped at the first big OH NO moment could be heard around the block) and the pacing was...
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