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Kiss of Darkness: A Dark Paranormal Romance (Curse of the Guardians Book 1)
by Taylor Aston White
About this book
USA Today bestselling author Taylor Aston White brings you this newly addictive Dark Paranormal Romance.
He despises her... almost as much as his beast craves her.
Kyra’s seen and survived the worst things imaginable, all because of the forbidden magic she was born with. Trapped by her dangerous secret, she’s forced to serve Councilman Gallagher or risk losing everything she’s fought to protect. Because despite black magic being banned, her very survival depends on it.
Xander’s hatred for black witches is notorious, but no one infuriates him more than Kyra Farzan—the one witch trouble seems to follow. With her dark amber eyes and an irresistible strength that stirs the beast he's cursed to share a soul with, Xander is determined to keep his distance.
But when he’s ordered to protect her, Xander must swallow his prejudice and fight the growing attraction that defies everything he believes. After all, he’s spent his life knowing one truth: you can never trust a black witch.
And he definitely couldn't trust Kyra.
Dark Paranormal Romance - Enemies to Lovers - Found Family - Bodyguard - Fated Mates - Who Hurt You?
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Kiss of Darkness is a deliciously dark paranormal romance containing explicit content, graphic violence, profanity, and topics that may be sensitive to some readers. Full details can be found listed inside the book. Recommended for 18+.
This novel is written in British English including spelling and grammar.
- Publication Date
- May 25, 2026
- ASIN
- B09PDX6FSQ
Reader Reviews
September 22, 2024
What an awesome beginning to a new series! I so enjoyed the world the author created for us. The groundwork for the series, the back story of the characters, their depth, amazing! Xander hates Kyra because of what she is. What happens when her life is threatened and Xander is ordered to be her bodyguard? Will he come to see her? The real her? Highly Recommend!!!!! ) One person found this helpful
February 20, 2023
This was a really enjoyable read and perfect for lovers of fantasy! In a world where Fae, Witches, Druids, Vampires, and Daemons and more Kyra is caught between freedom and captivity due to the nature of magic she was born with. Xander hates black witches but can’t get Kyra out of his head. Due to unknown threats they are forced into close proximity to allow Xander, one of the Guardians, to offer protection. Spice rating is 1/5 it’s practically non existent so if you aren’t a huge fan of spice...
August 16, 2023
The good: • This story had potential. It’s a classic enemies to lovers (he’s prejudice against her kind bc of past family-related trauma). • It had those delicious “tell me who did this so I can unalive him” vibes and push/pull romantic tension. The meh (mild spoilers) • the mmc is kind of dense. She tells him she isn’t exactly what he thinks and he just doesn’t seem to care there’s a difference? Or he doesn’t get it/why it’s important? Idk but his prejudice still stymies him even when he’s...
February 3, 2024
I found Taylor Aston White on IG and looked this novel up after watching one of her promo videos. I always read the sample before determining if the novel meets my rigid requirements - good writing skills (no head hopping, descriptive, etc.), third person POV, multiple POVs, and an interesting story. This checked the boxes so I went ahead and purchased the novel. I’m so glad I did. I loved the world the author created. I’m a fan of action, world building, spice, and tension. The author did a...
February 5, 2025
I enjoyed this book a lot. It has pretty much everything you would want in a mythical enemies to lovers book. It starts and finishes thier story in one book which I very much appreciate yet you can tell its part of a series. The only reason for the 4 stars instead of 5 is because I feel like certain parts could have stretched out longer or had more details. Some parts felt no rushed, but over simplified despite thier harrowing back stories. )
