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The Crimson Veil
LuyaweIn the kingdom of Damuna, I live my life in the shadow of my twin brother. However, while he rules the kingdom behind our fortified walls, I find myself driven by a dark obsession to hunt down the creature that terrorized our land years ago. When the Harvest Moon rises, marking a time of celebration, an unspeakable evil returns—an evil that once tore our family apart.
But this is no ordinary monster.
This is an enigmatic, seductive force whose power over me is as consuming as the red moon in the sky.
Drawn into a dangerous game of survival, passion, and magic, I’m faced with only two surrender to the dangerous desires he awakens inside me, or save my kingdom, my people, from certain destruction.
But he wants more than my body.
He craves my very soul.
In a world where the lines between good and evil blur, and love becomes a twisted, all-consuming force, I’m forced to navigate a landscape filled with treachery, betrayal, and a past that haunts my every step. The Crimson Veil has descended, and no one is safe.
And I cannot, must not, ever say his name.
Previously released on Kindle Vella.
But this is no ordinary monster.
This is an enigmatic, seductive force whose power over me is as consuming as the red moon in the sky.
Drawn into a dangerous game of survival, passion, and magic, I’m faced with only two surrender to the dangerous desires he awakens inside me, or save my kingdom, my people, from certain destruction.
But he wants more than my body.
He craves my very soul.
In a world where the lines between good and evil blur, and love becomes a twisted, all-consuming force, I’m forced to navigate a landscape filled with treachery, betrayal, and a past that haunts my every step. The Crimson Veil has descended, and no one is safe.
And I cannot, must not, ever say his name.
Previously released on Kindle Vella.
150 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 21, 2024
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K. Walker
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K. Walker is the teen and young adult pen name to her romantic suspense USA Today Best Selling Kylie Walker author name.
K. Walker is the teen and young adult pen name to her romantic suspense USA Today Best Selling Kylie Walker author name.
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January 27, 2025
A Hollow Read but still well written
The story had all the elements. The beautiful prose, a clear plot and compelling characters, but it just felt rather hollow. As though it were a beautifully decorated styrofoam cake. I never felt the chemistry between the leads and the story felt so disjointed but connected at the same time.
I know! I know! It was oxymoronic for me too!
In the final act was when it all started coming together, but by then it was too late for me to become too invested. A rarity for me with K Alex Walker books.
Everything was wrapped up in a neat little bow and we never got to see the battle. I was left most bereft. It was anticlimactic and left me wanting more, but not in a good way. It was more so, “this is it?”
Still, I gave it 3.5 stars, because of the writing is good, it’s K Alex Walker we’re talking about here and I did feel more into it in the third act, but it rings on the bottom of the list of books I’ve read for her.
Also, that beautiful cover brought up the rating.
The story had all the elements. The beautiful prose, a clear plot and compelling characters, but it just felt rather hollow. As though it were a beautifully decorated styrofoam cake. I never felt the chemistry between the leads and the story felt so disjointed but connected at the same time.
I know! I know! It was oxymoronic for me too!
In the final act was when it all started coming together, but by then it was too late for me to become too invested. A rarity for me with K Alex Walker books.
Everything was wrapped up in a neat little bow and we never got to see the battle. I was left most bereft. It was anticlimactic and left me wanting more, but not in a good way. It was more so, “this is it?”
Still, I gave it 3.5 stars, because of the writing is good, it’s K Alex Walker we’re talking about here and I did feel more into it in the third act, but it rings on the bottom of the list of books I’ve read for her.
Also, that beautiful cover brought up the rating.
October 28, 2024
Confused.p and Disappointed
This is an unusual place for me to be with with K.A.W. I usually always LOVE her books, not so this time. I was very confused for most of the book about what was going on. I have been reading more paranormal books lately, but the problem with some is they don't explain what is going on in their fantasy world. This is a short story with vague clarity on the storyline, premise, the villian/heros, and even the good sexy scenes. I don't even get what the MCs look like to imagine who and what you are dealing with. Disappointed that you don't really get MOST of the premise until the end, glazed over confusing sexy scenes and still confusion on the hate for at least one of the MCs. Potential, like a start of a rough first copy to the start of a decent story.
This is an unusual place for me to be with with K.A.W. I usually always LOVE her books, not so this time. I was very confused for most of the book about what was going on. I have been reading more paranormal books lately, but the problem with some is they don't explain what is going on in their fantasy world. This is a short story with vague clarity on the storyline, premise, the villian/heros, and even the good sexy scenes. I don't even get what the MCs look like to imagine who and what you are dealing with. Disappointed that you don't really get MOST of the premise until the end, glazed over confusing sexy scenes and still confusion on the hate for at least one of the MCs. Potential, like a start of a rough first copy to the start of a decent story.
November 28, 2024
it’s an ok read
Tbh it was kinda slow and boring I just didn’t connect with the FMC and the MC magic man was confusing a little. It’s a short read that felt to rushed compared to Walkers other books.
Tbh it was kinda slow and boring I just didn’t connect with the FMC and the MC magic man was confusing a little. It’s a short read that felt to rushed compared to Walkers other books.
January 6, 2025
PERFECTION
An African Folklore based retelling of Beauty of the Beast and this version is so much more compelling. Luyawe is bound by her duty to her kingdom and left confined by gender roles. All she wants is to shine in her light. By falling in love with the one deemed the most dangerous, she forces the Damuna to reconsider who they are willing to sacrifice, what they consider a threat, how to define love in a society centered on royalty and how women are viewed in this deeply patriarchal society. Filled with twists and turns, Walker crafts a beautifully written story of a love that can not be contained, controlled or prevented. This is perfection in words, filled with emotion on all sides (whether rooted in fear of the unknown or in love). The love between Luyawe and her Hiob is enough to make one cry. Oh, what a love. I pray we all love boldly and live authentically as they have ! 💓
An African Folklore based retelling of Beauty of the Beast and this version is so much more compelling. Luyawe is bound by her duty to her kingdom and left confined by gender roles. All she wants is to shine in her light. By falling in love with the one deemed the most dangerous, she forces the Damuna to reconsider who they are willing to sacrifice, what they consider a threat, how to define love in a society centered on royalty and how women are viewed in this deeply patriarchal society. Filled with twists and turns, Walker crafts a beautifully written story of a love that can not be contained, controlled or prevented. This is perfection in words, filled with emotion on all sides (whether rooted in fear of the unknown or in love). The love between Luyawe and her Hiob is enough to make one cry. Oh, what a love. I pray we all love boldly and live authentically as they have ! 💓
November 9, 2024
I like this version of the fairytale better
Now this is a retelling that I truly enjoyed! You really can’t judge a book by its cover. Lu was a warrior princess. However, tradition, culture, expectation and duty kept her bound. Being the rebel that she was, it never sat well with her. She wanted to be free to be herself.
Theres nothing like an encounter with the forbidden that will make you feel alive. Hiob knew her in ways she didn’t know herself. Even ways that she discovered thanks to him. He didn’t have a problem reminding her. All she had to do was say his name.
I loved this read!
Now this is a retelling that I truly enjoyed! You really can’t judge a book by its cover. Lu was a warrior princess. However, tradition, culture, expectation and duty kept her bound. Being the rebel that she was, it never sat well with her. She wanted to be free to be herself.
Theres nothing like an encounter with the forbidden that will make you feel alive. Hiob knew her in ways she didn’t know herself. Even ways that she discovered thanks to him. He didn’t have a problem reminding her. All she had to do was say his name.
I loved this read!
November 24, 2024
beautiful prose
Such a circumspect and beautiful story. Beautifully written, like poetry, filled with emotion, taunt with anticipation and over flowing with rich lore. I was skeptical of the premise but the execution is artful and intense and so sexy. I’m tied up in knots thinking about this complex praise and critique of tradition, the contradictions inherent in human nature, the power of our instincts to destroy and love, and recognition of love (even when it’s shrouded in violence and control). This is a masterpiece and I wish I could read it again for the first time. K. Alex killed it. I hope she had fun writing it. I devoured it.
Such a circumspect and beautiful story. Beautifully written, like poetry, filled with emotion, taunt with anticipation and over flowing with rich lore. I was skeptical of the premise but the execution is artful and intense and so sexy. I’m tied up in knots thinking about this complex praise and critique of tradition, the contradictions inherent in human nature, the power of our instincts to destroy and love, and recognition of love (even when it’s shrouded in violence and control). This is a masterpiece and I wish I could read it again for the first time. K. Alex killed it. I hope she had fun writing it. I devoured it.
November 15, 2024
I finished all 20 chapters in one day, I’ll say that the end had me crying all mf**n night. 😭 The book really begins at the end of chapter 3, and it gets better and better. The characters can get a bit confusing at times but you’ll start to piece it together after awhile. If you love a good book of hopeless romantics defying their traditions, norms, and customs for the sake of love mixed with a bit of fantasy then this book is certainly for you!
March 21, 2025
Loving The Beast
My heart hurts for Hiob, no one should live in isolation, no one to talk to…it’s like Tarzan ‘s story in a way.
Anyway, imagine you finally found someone and starting a family and that being taken away from you !? All because they see you as a beast, as an It not human.?!
Well, that’s all i am saying.
Let Princess Luyawe & Hiob take you to their journey of Love , hurdles… and their HEA.
My heart hurts for Hiob, no one should live in isolation, no one to talk to…it’s like Tarzan ‘s story in a way.
Anyway, imagine you finally found someone and starting a family and that being taken away from you !? All because they see you as a beast, as an It not human.?!
Well, that’s all i am saying.
Let Princess Luyawe & Hiob take you to their journey of Love , hurdles… and their HEA.
December 4, 2025
Wow! Great Book
I don't know why I bypassed this book for as long as I did but I am glad that I finally read it, this was an interesting book. People fear the unknown and are afraid of what they deem to be different instead of trying to learn or understand the difference between them.
I was glad that although Hiob was in fact different, those who were afraid learned that lies can and will manifest those fears. Well Done Ms. Walker!!
I don't know why I bypassed this book for as long as I did but I am glad that I finally read it, this was an interesting book. People fear the unknown and are afraid of what they deem to be different instead of trying to learn or understand the difference between them.
I was glad that although Hiob was in fact different, those who were afraid learned that lies can and will manifest those fears. Well Done Ms. Walker!!
November 1, 2024
So well done
This is a beautifully well written plot. Luyawe and Hiob were intriguing characters and even with the clipped scenes (mainly because i wished this was a full novel), watching them come together still felt genuine. Oh, and the artwork!!!! 😲😲😲 GORGEOUS. All in all another Walker banger.
This is a beautifully well written plot. Luyawe and Hiob were intriguing characters and even with the clipped scenes (mainly because i wished this was a full novel), watching them come together still felt genuine. Oh, and the artwork!!!! 😲😲😲 GORGEOUS. All in all another Walker banger.
November 12, 2024
Retelling based in African Folklore
This latest addition to the Myths, Legends, and Monsters series by K. Alex Walker was very engaging. Although it’s billed as a retelling, it was very fresh, and original. Other than the use of two recognizable names from a fairytale, all the other elements were unique and compelling.
This latest addition to the Myths, Legends, and Monsters series by K. Alex Walker was very engaging. Although it’s billed as a retelling, it was very fresh, and original. Other than the use of two recognizable names from a fairytale, all the other elements were unique and compelling.
November 27, 2024
these characters needed more time
I like the ideas and characters in this story, it just often felt like scenes or pieces were missing. Sometimes while reading, I would think I missed something or accidentally skipped a paragraph. It felt like we were running through the story without enough time to explain how we got from point a to point b.
I like the ideas and characters in this story, it just often felt like scenes or pieces were missing. Sometimes while reading, I would think I missed something or accidentally skipped a paragraph. It felt like we were running through the story without enough time to explain how we got from point a to point b.
December 29, 2024
3.5 stars. I’m glad I picked this back up. The confusion I felt in the beginning was worth it when pieces began to be revealed and fall into place. Beautifully handled prose and I enjoyed the family conflict, the family dynamics, the romance and the way it ended. I got to the end and was very happy I read it.
February 14, 2025
The lull of the ocean
That’s how this book read. There was a push and pull over understanding, things revealing themselves in such a clarifying fashion that I felt shocked by every twist. Around 20% I felt lost at sea but land found me and what a beautiful sight it was. Love this story, it’s the perfect length, and carries you through a series of emotions ending in satisfaction.
That’s how this book read. There was a push and pull over understanding, things revealing themselves in such a clarifying fashion that I felt shocked by every twist. Around 20% I felt lost at sea but land found me and what a beautiful sight it was. Love this story, it’s the perfect length, and carries you through a series of emotions ending in satisfaction.
September 28, 2024
I loved this story.
I hope to read more Myths, Legends and Monsters. All of K. Alex Walker series are amazing reads. Never disappointed with any books. Automatic download for me. I apologize to the author for never writing reviews.
I hope to read more Myths, Legends and Monsters. All of K. Alex Walker series are amazing reads. Never disappointed with any books. Automatic download for me. I apologize to the author for never writing reviews.
March 30, 2025
This was so beautiful ❤️
Hiob and Luw's story had me hooked from the beginning. It's one of the best books I've read so far this year. There was so much wisdom and depth; things were not always what they seemed. Beautifully written and worthy of a being re read.
Hiob and Luw's story had me hooked from the beginning. It's one of the best books I've read so far this year. There was so much wisdom and depth; things were not always what they seemed. Beautifully written and worthy of a being re read.
August 12, 2026
I liked the retelling
I love the retelling of Hansel and Gretel. I love how this book reads like poetry, the words just flowed really well. There was plenty of action and lots of steam. Overall great read!
I love the retelling of Hansel and Gretel. I love how this book reads like poetry, the words just flowed really well. There was plenty of action and lots of steam. Overall great read!
October 8, 2024
loved it !!!
This was perfect to start of spooky season !! I loved every second of this , short and sweet .
This was perfect to start of spooky season !! I loved every second of this , short and sweet .
October 10, 2024
DNF @ 46%.
I wasn't feeling any connection between the MCs.
I wasn't feeling any connection between the MCs.
October 28, 2024
This was a good palette cleanser. I love a good love story and I loved Luyawe and Hiob’s story. It was short and sweet and had a good plot and enough action to hold my attention.
November 28, 2024
The Crimson Veil: A Paranormal Romance
OMG!! This was such a wonderful fairytale and love story. Would love a part 2 with a happy ending especially about the twins.
OMG!! This was such a wonderful fairytale and love story. Would love a part 2 with a happy ending especially about the twins.
December 3, 2024
Interesting reading
Due to the outline of the story it took awhile to comprehend what was now from what was then where the timeline was concerned.
I found
Due to the outline of the story it took awhile to comprehend what was now from what was then where the timeline was concerned.
I found
January 4, 2025
good book
This was a great read and I read it in a day I loved it. The characters were so good
This was a great read and I read it in a day I loved it. The characters were so good
April 9, 2025
Soooo Good
This book like no other was a beautiful story of love and sacrifice. All the book K Alex writes are many movies in my mind
This book like no other was a beautiful story of love and sacrifice. All the book K Alex writes are many movies in my mind
April 25, 2025
Very confusing but it still held my interest. It helped that it was a short read. I wouldn’t mind reading more from this author
Did Not Finish
August 23, 2025DNF
March 30, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I wanna cry this was so good! I loved the storyline so much and I wish it was longer. I wanted an epilogue years later with Hans and Gretel older. This was a beautiful love story facing the judgements and ignorance of others. K. Alex Walker, you made another masterpiece!
I wanna cry this was so good! I loved the storyline so much and I wish it was longer. I wanted an epilogue years later with Hans and Gretel older. This was a beautiful love story facing the judgements and ignorance of others. K. Alex Walker, you made another masterpiece!
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