The territory master wants me for his bride, but his closest servant is my fated mate. Dare a woman ask for both a husband and her bonded companion?

When I was born, my father made a deal.

Now, to protect my remaining family, I must make good his bargain.

A rare specimen in a deadly and dissolving world, I am to belong to Malin Farrow: the master of Gudrune, and among the most feared leaders since the beginning of the Rift Events and all the monsters they bring with them.

Yet, despite his wicked reputation, and all the dark proclivities that make him infamous, he comes to love me--and I love him.

So what draws me to Eleison--his adversarial, standoffish, maddeningly beautiful footman with a beast in his heart?

For that matter...why must I be obsessed when Eleison can't stand to be near me?

Inspired by Bluebeard, Beauty & The Beast, and Rapunzel, The Rift Bride is a reverse harem gothic romance set in a techno-Victorian universe. This entry features fated mates on the one hand and age gap attraction on the other. It's a slow burn with no male cheating, jealous/possessive love, an HFN ending in an HEA series, and just the right amount of angst to balance out the very steamy scenes! 18+

This series is by and large about VILLAINS who will get their happy ending, so be forewarned! Plot content can be dark and triggers include sadism, bondage, knifeplay, kidnapping, and some shocking twists in future volumes. Reader discretion is encouraged.

Be sure to read the first book in Thecla's story before picking up the second volume of The Rift Bride!

Our enemy is dead. The danger has passed.

My husband, my mate and I are ready for our happily ever after.

Of course, the dharmine that has attached itself to me has other ideas.

It's gorgeous. Terrifyingly so. And it wants something other than my blood. Something that electrifies me with desire...even if I know better than to relent to its temptations.

And when the continent's Overseer summons me to her court, I'm certain the demonic creature will follow me.

But a dharmine stalking me across the world and showing up in dreams, I can handle.

It's the secrets I can't.

Inspired by Bluebeard, Beauty & The Beast, and Rapunzel, (along with one or two others), The Rift Bride is a reverse harem gothic romance about a 24-year-old protagonist. This volume is a much faster burn featuring age gap romance, homicidal MMCs, jealous/possessive love, groveling, M/M interactions, an HFN ending in an HEA series, and just the right amount of angst to balance out the very steamy scenes! 18+

This series is by and large about VILLAINS who will get their happy ending, so be forewarned! Plot content can be dark and triggers include sadism, bondage, gunplay, kidnapping, beast-form interactions, reproductive elements, mild predator/prey scenarios, multi-partner activities, and some shocking twists. Reader discretion is encouraged. Three potentially triggering tags have been excluded from this list for spoiler reasons: please check the author's website for more information, adadartromance.com

Be sure to read the first book in Thecla's story before picking up the second volume of The Rift Bride!

Our enemy is dead. The danger has passed.

My husband, my mate and I are ready for our happily ever after.

Of course, the dharmine that has attached itself to me has other ideas.

It's gorgeous. Terrifyingly so. And it wants something other than my blood. Something that electrifies me with desire...even if I know better than to relent to its temptations.

And when the continent's Overseer summons me to her court, I'm certain the demonic creature will follow me.

But a dharmine stalking me across the world and showing up in dreams, I can handle.

It's the secrets I can't.

Inspired by Bluebeard, Beauty & The Beast, and Rapunzel, (along with one or two others), The Rift Bride is a reverse harem gothic romance about a 24-year-old protagonist. This volume is a much faster burn featuring age gap romance, homicidal MMCs, jealous/possessive love, groveling, M/M interactions, an HFN ending in an HEA series, and just the right amount of angst to balance out the very steamy scenes! 18+

This series is by and large about VILLAINS who will get their happy ending, so be forewarned! Plot content can be dark and triggers include sadism, bondage, gunplay, kidnapping, beast-form interactions, reproductive elements, mild predator/prey scenarios, multi-partner activities, and some shocking twists. Reader discretion is encouraged. Three potentially triggering tags have been excluded from this list for spoiler reasons: please check the author's website for more information, adadartromance.com

The territory master wants me for his bride, but his closest servant is my fated mate. Dare a woman ask for both a husband and her bonded companion?

When I was born, my father made a deal.

Now, to protect my remaining family, I must make good his bargain.

A rare specimen in a deadly and dissolving world, I am to belong to Malin Farrow: the master of Gudrune, and among the most feared leaders since the beginning of the Rift Events and all the monsters they bring with them.

Yet, despite his wicked reputation, and all the dark proclivities that make him infamous, he comes to love me--and I love him.

So what draws me to Eleison--his adversarial, standoffish, maddeningly beautiful footman with a beast in his heart?

For that matter...why must I be obsessed when Eleison can't stand to be near me?

Inspired by Bluebeard, Beauty & The Beast, and Rapunzel, The Rift Bride is a reverse harem gothic romance set in a techno-Victorian universe. This entry features fated mates with a hot shifter on the one hand and age gap attraction with a dangerous older man on the other. It's a medium burn with no male cheating, jealous/possessive love, an HFN ending in an HEA series, and just the right amount of angst to balance out the very steamy scenes! 18+

This series is by and large about VILLAINS who will get their happy ending, so be forewarned! Plot content can be dark and triggers include general BDSM, bondage, age gap romance, whipping/spanking, knifeplay, kidnapping, and some shocking twists in future volumes. Reader discretion is encouraged.

Be sure to read the first books in Thecla's story before picking up the third volume of The Rift Bride!

My husband, my mate, my slave, and my hero.

Four men, and all of them mine.

Some, more willingly than others: but all part of my happy household.

Yet no joy can last forever.

As the Hunter's Guild escalates their campaign

against my husband, violent turns change us all.

But they that teach bloody instruction

Will find what they have taught returned to them.

I will not let them take my husband from me.

Not even if the price must be paid by all of humanity.

Inspired by Bluebeard, Beauty & The Beast, and one or two others, The Rift Bride is a reverse harem gothic romance about a 26-year-old protagonist. This volume is a much faster burn featuring age gap romance, homicidal MMCs, jealous/possessive love, M/M interactions, DDLG, an HFN ending in an HEA series, and just the right amount of angst to balance out the very steamy scenes! 18+

This series is by and large about VILLAINS who will get their happy ending, so be forewarned! Plot content can be dark and triggers include sadism, spanking, kidnapping, reproductive elements, multi-partner activities, bloodplay, and some shocking twists. Reader discretion is encouraged.

Be sure to read the first books in Thecla's story before picking up the third volume of The Rift Bride!

My husband, my mate, my slave, and my hero.

Four men, and all of them mine.

Some, more willingly than others: but all part of my happy household.

Yet no joy can last forever.

As the Hunter's Guild escalates their campaign

against my husband, violent turns change us all.

But they that teach bloody instruction

Will find what they have taught returned to them.

I will not let them take my husband from me.

Not even if the price must be paid by all of humanity.

Inspired by Bluebeard, Beauty & The Beast, and one or two others, The Rift Bride is a reverse harem gothic romance about a 26-year-old protagonist. This volume is a much faster burn featuring age gap romance, homicidal MMCs, jealous/possessive love, M/M interactions, DDLG, an HFN ending in an HEA series, and just the right amount of angst to balance out the very steamy scenes! 18+

This series is by and large about VILLAINS who will get their happy ending, so be forewarned! Plot content can be dark and triggers include sadism, spanking, kidnapping, reproductive elements, multi-partner activities, bloodplay, and some shocking twists. Reader discretion is encouraged.