Crown Me Dead: A Dark Fantasy Romance (Heartstring Duet)
Liv Zander
by Stephanie Hudson
Dark Paranormal Romance/Fantasy
She was running for her life.
He was never supposed to want a human.
When Eden Teles arrives in the isolated town of Evergreen Falls, she’s desperate, broke, and hunted by criminals who believe her life is payment for a debt she never owed. Her only lead takes her to Afterlife, a gothic nightclub whispered about in the shadows one rumored to be far more dangerous than it appears.
What Eden doesn’t expect is him.
Ward Za’afiel is not a man.
He is an ancient enforcer. A fallen angel. A ruler bound by immortal law and forbidden from touching a mortal woman. Yet the moment Eden speaks, her voice calls to something buried deep within his soul.
A Siren’s call.
Eden is no ordinary human. She is the last echo of an ancient bloodline cursed by the gods one destined to awaken only once, for one fated mate. And Ward may be the only being powerful enough to claim her… or destroy them both trying.
As Eden is drawn deeper into the supernatural world hidden beneath Afterlife, passion ignites into obsession, trust turns into surrender, and desire becomes something far more dangerous. Because Ward doesn’t love gently. He claims. He dominates. And once a Siren is chosen, there is no escape.
But the gods are watching.
The Kings are closing in.
And Eden’s awakening could spark a war between angels, demons, and immortal rulers who would kill to control her power.
Dark. Erotic. Addictive.
Ward’s Siren is a scorching dark paranormal romance featuring:
Fated mates
Fallen angels & demons
Siren mythology
Dominant anti-hero
Touch-her-and-die energy
Gothic nightclub setting
High heat & emotional obsession
Perfect for fans of dark fantasy romance, alpha anti-heroes, and forbidden supernatural love.
⚠️ This book contains explicit content, power dynamics, and morally gray characters intended for mature readers.
May 21, 2022
I finished reading 'Ward's Siren,' Book 1 of Lost Siren Series by Stephanie Hudson (I am just a regular reader, not affiliated with the author, reading is JUST hobby, and I am not in the biz!) Guyyys!!! I LOOOOVED this book! 🤩🤩🤩 This was an AMAZING 👏🏻 start to a brand new series in the Afterlife universe! I was HOOKED from the VERY beginning and can't wait for Book 2!!! It actually EXCEEDED my expectations (which I don't know how that's even possible with how much of a Stephanie Hudson fan...
December 28, 2024
Oh wow, another great book from stephanie hudson. Wow this author's stories are endless mystery, action packed adventures. Onto the next in the series )
May 25, 2022
Been a long-time reader of this author and this series of books is an offshoot of the Afterlife Saga. If you haven't read Afterlife, know that this series will parallel the Afterlife Saga books and some characters will appear in this series from time to time as needed for the story line. Pros: Book 1 is the start of it all and I love the stubborness of Eden and Ward's protectiveness of his suddenly found Siren and does everything he can to keep her out of trouble. Almost. I love the banter...
March 24, 2025
I keep reading all of her books, and they are so addictive. I can't put them down, and I can't wait for what is next. She is definitely an amazing book writer . )
June 2, 2022
Having devoured the Afterlife, Transfusion and Hell Beast sagas, I was looking forward to reading this new offshoot. Previously, the sagas seemed to intertwine to the extent that you knew of the characters in later books because they played parts in the earlier stories. I don't recall these character's ever being mentioned specifically before this. I mean, sure, in the back of my mind I figured Draven (from Afterlife) had to have more than his inner circle working for him as \"enforcers\"...
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