Crown Me Dead: A Dark Fantasy Romance (Heartstring Duet)
Liv Zander
by Gracie Cooper
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Serafina De Umbra is a single mom raising her soon-to-be fifteen year-old daughter. Fifteen years old. The age of ascension, where a young girl gains her shadows and learns her strength. When she receives a call from her daughter’s teacher requesting her presence, uncontrollable fear sets in. She arrives at the school and encounters the dark aftermath of a haunted attack. What she didn’t expect was the protection of a gorgeous man with red eyes. Nor to ache for him…but maybe that was the lonely witch in her.
Joaquin Santos is a Gothic English teacher at the local middle school. He loves his students, enjoys school, but ultimately, he was sent there for a reason. It is not easy being a Scribe for the Demon Realm. Following up on his hunch, he kept a close eye on one of his students and then the attack happened. What he didn’t expect was for the striking bold beauty with dark curls and darker eyes be her mother. Nor to crave her…but maybe that was the hungry demon in him.
Can Serafina and Joaquin find a way to stop the hauntings, or will it destroy her daughter like a family secret?
October 15, 2025
I love all of Gracie Cooper's books, but I think this is my favorite!!! Serafina is a powerful witch and single mom raising her daughter with the help of her family. When she receives a call about her daughter from her teacher she knows things will be changing for them. What she didn't expect was to meet the sexy teacher Mr. Joaquin Santos. When hs says he needs to knock the sass out of her 😅.. has been lied to by to people she should trust beyond all others, her parents... Serafina and...
October 21, 2025
I love how Serafina is protective over her daughter and her heart. I love how it's a subtle romance, where the main focus isn't the romance but the story in itself. I love how their relationship blooms. The recliner scene is on point. )
October 17, 2025
This story is about Serafina, a member of the Umbra coven, her daughter Alma, her chaotic family of witches, and Joaquin. While this story is meant to be focused on Serafina, I felt that I was more drawn to the story of Joaquin. He’s amazing with Alma, puts up with Serafina’s moody family, & is fiercely protective of his girls! I can’t wait to read more from this series. )
October 15, 2025
Such a good story and follow up to Josefina, where it left you hanging a bit at the end, it closed out nicely in this one. Loved Serafina's POV and the MMC Joaquin aka Mr. Santos, yes please! Even the side character Moises was so fun you wanted more of him. Strong female characters too! Definitely read! )
November 5, 2025
I’ll be honest, I was a bit hesitant to read this because of how much I loved the first book. But if you’re looking at the five stars above, it DID NOT disappoint. I first want to give the authors kudos for their amazing work! This is my first time reading a series where there are multiple authors. Not once did I feel lost in the writing. Serafina, a witch in the Umbra Coven, will do anything to protect her daughter, Alma. Even if it means going against her elders. Joaquin comes along with a...
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