3.8 (385 ratings)

Jacked Up: A Bloodthirsty Dark Paranormal Romance

Name: Jacked Up: A Bloodthirsty Dark Paranormal Romance
Rating: 3.8 (385 reviews)
Author: Latrexa Nova
ISBN: B0CN4VGBVW

by Latrexa Nova

demons

About this book

Melody’s life is a downward spiral of abusive family, slum lords, and crushing loneliness. Desperate for any escape from her miserable existence, she turns to an antique Jack-in-the-box from her childhood—a toy that once terrified her but now offers a twisted form of companionship. When the sinister, lanky clown named Claus begins invading her dreams, he brings more than just nightmares. He offers a dark, carnal intensity that leaves her craving his touch, blurring the lines between reality and the supernatural.

Claus is not just a figment of her imagination; he is a sentient, demonic entity with a singular desire to manifest in the physical world. The price for his company is steep, requiring a human sacrifice that would turn any sane person away. Yet, for Melody, the promise of liberation from her bleak reality makes the blood-soaked bargain dangerously tempting.

This dark paranormal romance pushes the boundaries of the genre with its unapologetically depraved tropes. Featuring a sentient object, manipulative demonic entity, and extreme, high-octane spice, Latrexa Nova delivers a wild ride for those who prefer their love stories served with a side of horror. If you are looking for a visceral, genre-bending experience, prepare to be fully jacked up.

Publication Date: May 25, 2026
ASIN: B0CN4VGBVW

Reader Reviews

Came for the demon clown stayed for the glitter confetti love juice!

July 14, 2024

Latrexa is a new to me author and I couldn’t resist diving into this unique paranormal spicy romance. Needless to say - came for the demon clown, stayed for the glitter confetti love juice. Melody has had a rough go in life, but this little spitfire doesn’t give up. She keeps pushing on no more how much life may suck and I adore that about her. Things seem to take a turn when she inherits a creepy jack in the box from her grandmother though. Jack is a demon who has been trapped in the confines...

A demon clown

May 27, 2025

Melody is having a very bad time. Her luck is bad, everything in her life is bad and then her grandma leaves her a creepy Jack In The Box that she hated as a kid. But then Claus invades her dreams and she realizes that Claus is the clown inside the Jack In The Box. He tells Melody that he's been trapped inside the box for many years and the curse can only be broken with a human sacrifice. But she has no plans to kill anyone until someone does something to her and she does. Once Claus is out of...

“You’re perfect as you are, no matter what form that takes”

July 9, 2024

This is a MF, Jack-in-the-box, sentient object paranormal romance. As usual, check trigger warnings before reading. What did I just read… and why did I like it so much? This was my first sentient object romance and now I feel like I should have given them a chance sooner. Was this a literary masterpiece? No, but I was thoroughly entertained with the story and its characters. In my opinion, this is a perfect book if you are in a reading slump, or if you want a palate cleanser without leaving the...

5 Star Read

December 9, 2023

I received a free copy of the book and am leaving a voluntary review. Trigger Warnings of Note: attempted SA, graphic murder, sex amid said carried-out murder, a MMC who is unabashedly evil, fancy peens, clowns, etc. Wowwee! This book sure was a journey. From the first page, I was hooked. I will say, I spent like three weeks waiting for Latrexa to drop the ARC and then I didn't even find the ARC in my email until after the book was already out. Shame on me! Jack is an amazing character and love...

Its officially spooky season

October 3, 2024

Absolutely obnoxious in the funniest way possible. I don't even know what i just read in one sitting but i did 🤣. I do this to myself every year in reading these wild gorey \"horror\" romances. They're absolutely funny. ) One person found this helpful