4.4 (58 ratings)

Venom Within Her: A Sapphic Shifter Dark Romance (Creatures of Cutwood Book 1)

Name: Venom Within Her: A Sapphic Shifter Dark Romance (Creatures of Cutwood Book 1)
Rating: 4.4 (58 reviews)
Author: Cirrus Rae
ISBN: B0FYYFRM7N

by Cirrus Rae

shifters

About this book

Ilona arrived in the secluded town of Cutwood seeking liberation from a life of rigid control, but she never expected to find a predator waiting in the shadows. Her path collides with Larz, a mysterious, tattooed, and dangerously alluring scorpion-shifter. As their worlds collide, Ilona is thrust into a primal game of survival and desire where the stakes are nothing less than her soul.

This sapphic shifter dark romance masterfully blends high-heat intensity with haunting psychological tension. For readers who crave the fated-mates trope, this story delivers a visceral, slow-burn connection that evolves into a consuming obsession. Larz is the ultimate feral, protective alpha who views Ilona not just as a partner, but as a prize to be claimed and guarded against the world.

Beyond the scorching monster-romance dynamics, the narrative weaves in themes of overcoming past trauma and the struggle for identity. It is a gripping tale of dangerous devotion that keeps you breathless until the very end. If you are looking for your next paranormal obsession featuring complex, fully realized characters and a touch of gothic darkness, look no further. This is a must-read for anyone who loves their romance raw, primal, and unapologetically intense.

Publication Date: May 25, 2026
ASIN: B0FYYFRM7N

Reader Reviews

great story

March 9, 2026

I really enjoyed this fated mates, instalove story. It has a lot of spice that is well done and a good storyline to go with it. I hope for a book 2! )

tattooed sapphic FMCs!! 🖤

January 5, 2026

Dom/sub. Bookish femme/skater masc. Touch her and die. Scorpion shifter. Fated mates. Religious trauma. Othering. Persecution. This book has it all in spades. So freaking refreshing to have two fully tattooed and pierced FMCs. Love love love. Venom Within Her is a fast-paced, short read that is brimming with semi-kinky spice. Rae does a commendable job building the accepting and stalwart relationship between Larz and Ilona no matter the othering and persecution they experience. Maybe it’s weird...

What an awesome story!

January 18, 2026

I’m a huge sucker for shifter romance novels and this one went above and beyond to give me all the angst, passion and wholesome love and unrestrained joy that makes my nerdy lesbian heart happy. I love this author’s stories and I can’t wait to read more books from her! )

Another Great Read!

March 17, 2026

I haven't read a book by Cirrus Rae that I didn't absolutely love. Such a great read. I hope there is more to come from Llona and Z )

I need a second one

March 2, 2026

Very interesting shifter dark romance that I really enjoyed. Was a quick read and full of mystery. How it ended is killing me though!! )