Crown Me Dead: A Dark Fantasy Romance (Heartstring Duet)
Liv Zander
by Penelope Barsetti
Twenty four years have passed since Talon and Calista defeated Barron and his sons. The dragons were freed of their mental imprisonment and now they soar proudly in the skies above the Southern Isles. Twenty four years of peace. Until Lily Rothschild's galleon sails off course and ends up far to the east . . .
My parents didn't raise me to be a beautiful princess in a gown. My mother has always wanted me to live the life that I want. My father raised me like a son. Taught me the sword. How to fish and hunt. How to sail in the dark. And my mother taught me how to speak with dragons. When I decide to live a life of adventure, I can see the hint of sadness in my father's eyes, the worry that he always wears for me. But he lets me go. Encourages me to live the life that I want without reservation. I set sail with my crew, but our ship becomes caught in a storm and is blown off course, and I find myself in the one place my father warned me to never visit. We get stuck on the rocks of a strange island where everything is dead and the mist is suffocating on the lungs. And then I hear my name, spoken in an endless echo in my mind. "Lily Rothschild—come to me." A behemoth of a man stands before me, and I know who he is without an introduction. The God of The Underworld. "Daughter of Talon Rothschild, King of the Southern Isles, a man who doesn't pay his debts. You shouldn't have come here." My heart races in a way it never has. Despite how terrifying he is, he's also the most beautiful man I've ever laid eyes on. He stares at me with an intensity none of my lovers have ever shown. He can touch me with just his eyes. He doesn't want my life or my soul. He wants my body underneath his, at his beck and call, a servant to his desires. He's the king of demons and I shouldn't want his touch . . . but I do. And I want to save my father's soul.
June 14, 2025
Penelope Barsetti’s Princess of Death is a dark, seductive romance that plunges readers into a world where power and vulnerability collide. With her signature intensity and emotionally charged prose, Barsetti delivers a story that is as gripping as it is haunting. At the heart of the novel is a fiercely independent heroine, thrust into a volatile relationship with a powerful and enigmatic man. Their bond is marked by electrifying chemistry, emotional turbulence, and a constant push-and-pull...
July 1, 2025
I loved the death series. The storyline was different and the characters were complex and unexpected. When I saw there would be a spin off, I was very excited. I do like where the story is going, however, I wanted more for the lead up between lily and wrath. I hate when the main characters fall too hard too fast. It makes it less believable. Also, why would talon not tell his children about his past? It would have saved a lot of grief and frustration. Let’s see how this story ends… ) One person...
June 13, 2025
Welcome back Penelope Barsetti, Queen of fantasy books. We are all so grateful to be able to dive back into a world full of dragons, sexy underworld God, mystical creatures and so much more! In the continuation of the death series, the 5th installment brings us 20+ years into the future following now the daughter of talon and Calista. In this heart pounding story, We learn about Lily and the new appointed underworld god, Wrath. Our strong, fierce, brave, loyal and passionate MFC demonstrates...
June 14, 2025
Penelope Barsetti’s Princess of Death is a dark and intense romance novel that plunges readers into a world of danger, power, and passion. Known for her gripping storytelling and emotionally complex characters, Barsetti delivers a tale that keeps readers on edge from beginning to end. The story follows a fiercely independent heroine who finds herself entangled with a powerful, enigmatic man. Their relationship is fraught with tension, passion, and deep emotional conflicts. As secrets unravel...
June 21, 2025
adventurous challenging emotional medium-paced Plot- or character-driven? A mix Strong character development? N/A Loveable characters? Yes Diverse cast of characters? Yes Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A 4.75 rating Princess of Death takes place some 20+ years after Talon was crowned King of the Southern Isles. He and Calista are also parents to two kids, the kingdom and the dragons have seen peace all these years. Lily, is the firstborn and also heir to the throne. Talon has trained her...
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