Bloody Valentine

St. Valentines

by S.K. Pryntz

St. Valentine University holds a dark secret…

Vivian Valentine:
Her dream is to be a journalist and with the enticing offer of the most prestigious program in the country, Vivvy jumps at the opportunity to transfer to St. Valentine, her history is the very blood of the building after all…but beneath the walls of the university holds a dark story. Fourteen women were sacrificed to power hungry men who built the school. Vivvy falls too far into conspiracy when a seemingly harmless charity event to buy a professor for Valentines day throws her right into the path of her very own distant relative; the Occults leader.

Maddox:
The leader of the Divine Valentine, Maddox has upheld a dark ritual every Valentine’s Day. All the descendants take turns to offer a sacrifice to their ancestors before them. It’s the perfect opportunity when not only another descendant comes to the university but one that is his very own powerful blood line. A charity allows him to lure her right into his grasp, but his little virgin sacrifice will not be so easy to catch.

Will history repeat itself…or will the woman skilled in telling a story create her own narrative?

Genres: Dark Romance, Dark, Novella, Horror, Erotica, Holiday, Erotic Horror

156 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 14, 2025

About the author

What do you get when you have a horror lover with daddy issues?
A whorror author! I am all things gore and (w)horror!
My list of publications is the Reflections series, the connective Asylum Devils series, Bodies duet, Bloody Valentine from the St. Valentine series, and Mara of the Wellard asylum series.
I have a lot of works in progress and can't wait to share them with you all!

Reviews

[Kayla · Rating 4 out of 5]

Check your triggers at the door. This book is dark.
ARC review:
You can't escape your fate. You can't change your last name, or where you came from. This novella is filled to the absolute brim with darkness. We come to know a strong FMC and the male lead that is just following his destiny. I picked up some Romeo and Juliet vibes.

[Sarah’s.Books · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was phenomenal! The way Sk Pryntz writes has you hooked from the very beginning!

Chapter 11 had me gasping/ giggling and in hysterics although, I am not too sure that will be the same reaction for everyone. The things Maddox our MMC does to Vivian is unhingeeeeeed but if you love dark books then this is for you!

The way Maddox talks to Vivian had me melting! I need a Maddox in my life please!!!

Mind you the ENDING!!! THE ENDING!!!!! I can’t say much morE BUT just add this to your TBR! Ok, cya love ya bye

[Kenia Coronado · Rating 5 out of 5]

I listened to this on audio and omg it was an experience!! Dark, twisted, unhinged mmc. Definitely recommend the audio. It moves quickly but it made perfect sense! This university is full of secrets and the storyline had me hooked from the beginning.

[Chaotic Bookworm · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is book 1 of the ST. Valentines interconnected Series and WOW we are starting off with a bang!
ST. Valentines University filled with secrets, mystery, sacrifice and Vivian and Maddox’s story is dark and twisted. Its fast paced with a sassy FMC and unhinged MMC the dynamic between the MCs definitely has hunter and prey vibes and with the TW/CW taking up 3 pages you know you’re diving into a wild ride. This book seriously had me from start to finish and I mean that ending had me dropping my phone and picking my jaw off the floor!
Definitely recommend to those readers who enjoy dark, twisted, spicy and suspenseful reads.

[Neapolitan670 📚🖤 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Part of the St. Valentines series, this is the first book and what a starter for 10.

It quite simply drew me in, kept me simmering then ignited that touch paper. Yep! There were times you wanted to crawl into the book and slap a head or wring a few necks 🤭 The feels for this book are something else, the writing holding your attention the whole way through and boy! That ending 🤯

Please do read the trigger warning, this is not a fluffy romance in fact it’s not a romance at all 😬 Loved it…onto the next one.

𝘐 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘱𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘮𝘺 𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸.

[Feral Queen · Rating 5 out of 5]

LUSTFUL - MACABRE - ADDICTIVE

🎙️ DUET - Gypsy Kay, Vincent Graves
🌶️ 4.5/5
⭐️ 4/5



Story:
Listened twice to the audiobook and I can go for a third.

Characters:

Vivian:
- main character energy
- fluent in sarcasm
- never masturbated before
- may tell a ghost to go fuk herself

Maddox:
- emotionally unavailable professor
- occasionally wets his dick in a closet or a mausoleum
- wishlist consists of pinecones
- likes hunting virgins

Spice:
🍆🌸🥧 in front of 🔍💀⚰️ iykyk 😵😵😵

𝐍𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:
DECADENT !!!!!!!!

VINCENT GRAVES 🤤🤤🤤🤤 Holy Fuck! He's got a velvet baritone with just enough gravel to make every syllable feel like a secret. His charismatic voice is magnetic, gently pulls you into an euphoric bliss. I need moreeeeeee

The only thing that bothered me was the priest at the end. He should have been tortured, killed, burned... I mean, if Maddox was mad enough to kill a girl in the closet, why wouldn't he kill the priest.. But the author mentioned that the next author in the series needed the bastard alive. Understandable...

☘︎ Received ALC for my honest review ☘︎

[Becca · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow. Just wow. 🤯😈 I could NOT put this down!

Innocent Vivian with the sassy attitude really didn't expect to have some lineage to the St Valentines academy. Some say fate brings you where you must be and where Vivian needed to be was there. Right place. Maybe the right time.

Maddox Valentine. Phew. Sexy but sure is a douche. Couldn't he look past the ritual sacrifice? Nope. He should've listened to Vivvy. Loved the chemistry between them. I definitely screamed heck yeah at the end! 💪🏻 Karma's a bi!ch! 😈

This is my honest review for this ARC! 🖤

[Amanda Mendez · Rating 4 out of 5]

S.K. Pryntz’s "Bloody Valentine" is a captivating entry into the St. Valentines Series, blending dark themes with complex emotions in a way that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. The story centers around Maddox, or Mads, and Vivvy, two characters bound by a tainted bloodline that carries a legacy of ritualistic murders and haunting secrets.

Pryntz's writing is both lyrical and gripping, weaving a tale that is as much about the exploration of identity as it is about the haunting legacies we inherit. The backdrop of dark rituals and the looming presence of the past creates an atmospheric tension that permeates every chapter. The author skillfully balances the horror elements with moments of tenderness, making the eventual connection between Mads and Vivvy feel both inevitable and beautifully tragic.

It’s a thrilling blend of romance, horror, and self-discovery that will leave readers eagerly anticipating the next installment. If you’re looking for a story that combines dark themes with compelling character arcs, this book is a must-read.

[Gionna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hooked from the first page and didn’t let go. I devoured this in one sitting, I could not put it down. Twisted, dark, and so damn well-written, it kept me captivated the entire time. 5 stars. No notes

[Gabby · Rating 4 out of 5]

Maddox & Vivian: 🔥🔥🔥 Check your triggers because this one had it all!
The ending = 🤯

[kym.etherington · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars from me🥹✨⭐️

"history will repeat itself... my blood wasn't just tainted,it was doomed"

wow... miss vivian,what a badass she is! i can't honestly believe this book is as good as it is!! i can't believe she did THAT (no spoilers hehe) & my heart broke at the end! it defintely is like WTF at the end!

this is a novella & book 1 in the St. Valentines shared world & i can not wait to read more of this series,im so happy i have more of this world🥹😭

the writing is so good,it is honestly a joy to read a novella that isn't just pure smut,the tw's are heavy on this but the main thing i appreciate it is the author didn't just label it as non con or dub con and full blown rape is in the tw's & does have on page details i got to that bit it did shock me i cant lie,i read a lot of dark themed stuff but it was heavy even in a novella! honestly i cant even think of any other reason i would rate this book any lower than 4.5 honestly! its only .5 shy because i wanted it to be longer🥹😂

the writing style is done so well,the plot is good and is honestly a great opening story and an introduction to the characters! i loved the taboo element & it's actually my first professor student book & i loved it more than i thought i did! it gets going from the get go as novellas do! i loved maddox & im well aware he is crazyyyy but he's a good crazy okay🥹

shall we rate? since ive gave you my brain dump thoughts🥹

characters??? 5/5⭐️ loved maddox and vivian the whole way through! loved them!!! loved maddox most!

plot?? 5⭐️ honestly to even find a novella with good plot is few and far between so the fact this even has plot is a testament to how good of a story this is going to be! i loved how we got background,we got history between characters,we got detailed intros too all of it!!

characters??? 5⭐️ loved maddox,he's a good crazy and is definitely a walking red flag but i fear my perspective on red flags is basically pink now heheh (im not even mad i loved him hehe) & vivian,she's a badass & i feel she has a good story and i hope we get her story at some stage if we don't already have it yet🤭 (ill keep you posted because i have the whole series x)

spice?? 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ spicy,but like a good amount of yummy spice,the ✌🏼 is honestly my fave to read,🩸 spice though & virgin fmc... i usually hate the virgin trope but i love it now after reading how well it can be done

overall??? 4.5⭐️ only because i wanted more from these two!! i loved their story,their chemistry.. they're both badass and just trying to not conform and have such a strong push and pull and i love it dearly

basically love how i have a whole series of just novellas,im a whore for novellas hehe✨

[Hazel · Rating 4 out of 5]

What was THAT!!! 😭🔥 I swear, I got so lost in all the chaos that I didn’t even realize it had ended. One minute there were dark rituals and twisted secrets, and the next… I’m just sitting there like, “Wait, that’s it??” 😭

And that connection between them? Yeah, let’s be honest — it wasn’t just tension 😏. There was something dangerous, magnetic, and so wrong it felt right. I couldn’t stop reading even when I told myself I should. Pure chaos, pure obsession.
But here’s the thing — Maddox never really won me over 🙃. He had his moments, sure, but Vivian? She absolutely carried this book on her back. Bold, unapologetic, and a total force of nature 💅🏼🔥.

Still, that ending left me aching for more. You know that feeling when a story ends but your brain refuses to move on? Yeah, that. I honestly think this book needs a bonus chapter — just for Vivian. Because one book isn’t enough for her. 💀✨

[Amber · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bloody Valentine is the first book in a ten interconnected novella each by a different author. Here we meet Vivian and Maddox. She's a transfer student to St. Valentine's University where Maddox is a professor. She learns of the school's dark pasta and a secret society that runs it. Maddox is the leader of said society, being a descendant of the main founder himself, St. Valentine. She is his target for the ritual that happens every year. The book ends with Maddox capturing Vivian and taking her to the ceremonial arena.

[Bree Delgado · Rating 5 out of 5]

SK does it AGAIN. The way she can write a MMC who is a giant walking red flag and still have me swooning is impressive. The secret society that was created with well developed unhinged characters sucks you right in. I ate this up so fast there was no stopping once I started. SK has introduced me to the world of Horror Erotica and I think I love it here! Always check your triggers, there was definitely some parts that made me “oh I shouldn’t be turned on by this” but I was in fact. Hahaha thank you for the opportunity to drive into your beautiful dark stories!

[ɢʀᴇʏッ · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 ⭐️ 4 🌶

MCs: 𝘷𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘢𝘯 ♡ 𝘮𝘢𝘥𝘥𝘰𝘹 𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘦

"𝘋𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘧𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘵, 𝘓𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘝𝘪𝘳𝘨𝘪𝘯? 𝘖𝘳 𝘥𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘧𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘩𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘰𝘯𝘦'𝘴 𝘣𝘭00𝘥 𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘵𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧... "

WOW!! with some dark academia paired with r&j vibe... this secret society, enemies to lovers novella with a hefty 🛒 of tw's is a great way to start 𝘚𝘵. 𝘝𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴 series with a bang!! 𝑨𝑨𝑨𝑵𝑫 its spıcy?!?!? yaaas🙌🏽 highly HIGHLY recommend!! looking forward to the nxt♥️

✨ 𝓑𝓵𝓸𝓸𝓭𝔂 𝓥𝓪𝓵𝓮𝓷𝓽𝓲𝓷𝓮 is Book 1 of the 𝘚𝘵. 𝘝𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴 𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 with interconnected characters but can be read as a 𝘚𝘛𝘈𝘕𝘋𝘈𝘓𝘖𝘕𝘌

☠️ prof 𝐗 student
☠️ age gap (20yrs)
☠️ tab00 (distant relatives)
☠️ 0ccult
☠️ VCard holder fmc
☠️ punishment by pinecone
☠️ 🩸/mask/primal/fear/spıt/ımpact play
☠️ shared world novella

‼️ ur mental health matters. ✔️🆃🆆/🅲🆆

[Rid · Rating 4 out of 5]

This novella was gory and twisted and spicy. It definitely leans more towards horror than romance with an extensive list of trigger warnings that you should absolutely not skip.

It was a very quick read and I’m interested to see what comes next in the stories from the other authors of these interconnected Valentine’s Day novellas.

[Maria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow I think that’s the darkest I have ever read, and now I’m questioning my sanity because I found it hot and oh so good. Definitely enjoyed the chase and the thrill with each turn of a page. Can’t wait to venture into the next book of this series. Definitely hooked on the St. Valentine university series and this was just book one!

[Janessa · Rating 1 out of 5]

Meh

I read this specifically for the trigger warnings and the reviews of it just being “terrible” and it wasn’t i’ve read darker. It was an alright plot, but made me cringe a shit ton.

[Laynara · Rating 5 out of 5]

My goodness this book made me not to want to put it down! I enjoyed how Vivian and Maddox were with each other, but that Ending left me with my mouth wide opened and wanted to cheer for Vivvy!!!!!

[Amanda Fuscone · Rating 5 out of 5]

.Maddox and Vivian were amazing. Maddox had alot of torture so check trigger warnings. How he got through everything as long as he did is amazing great first book.

[bookase_]

Dnf :/

[Fiverrr · Rating 2 out of 5]

No me gustó nada el final

[Ta LeighAnna · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great read.
Make sure to know the triggers before diving in it is pretty dark, it I love dark🖤

[Leigh.empresselly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Welcome to St. Valentines; where legends are told about sacrifices made, and the blood shed, to build St. Valentines University.

This is the first book in the shared world St. Valentines Series! What an opening act! Elijah Grey puts us in a gothic setting full of atmosphere! We get into the minds of the characters; both Professor Maddox Valentine and the new student, Vivian, whose life is fated.

However, the fun has just begun! The chase is on, the hunt begins! Will Valentine’s Day be bathed in blood?

Definitely intrigued!

[Sarah Louise · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 rating for me. Enjoyed this 152 page Novella. It's part of a series of DR themed books being released for valentines. It was a nice easy read and the professor was super intriguing. Looking forward to the other 9!

[simona ♱ · Rating 1 out of 5]

dnf @ 26%🙂

[Mercedez Rose Hampton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Man what did I just read. The twist and turns the mystery. I loved it. Vicious little thing and delicious monster. The punishment scene was absolute perfection. I will definitely be be seeing that in my mind durning every fall season.

[Nicole · Rating 4 out of 5]

Welcome to St Valentines where we jump straight into the chaos! This book was short and dark. I was invested the moment I read the trigger warnings. I was so curious to read how so many trigger warnings can fit in a short book but they are all in there.

Bloody Valentine is the first book in 10 interconnected novellas all written by different authors.

Also a little tip for the future, always listen to the ghosts that try to keep you alive. Okay?!

Let’s see where the next book takes us…

[Rosalyn Butler · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the first of the valentines set of books coming out and it was definitely dark and smutty !! It follow Maddox the king of the society and Vivian was to be his sacrifice. Vivian not know she had relations to the valentine world some would call it fate or some would call it that right place at the right time !!

SK’s books always hook you in from the start they are dark and spicy and unhinged and always have a plot twist that will leave you speechless!!

I love reading SK’s work it never fails to disappoint!! Can’t wait for the rest of the books !!

[Alwaysdarkromance · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5⭐️

Okay so I know I’m going to love this world of interconnected standalones! Maddox and Vivian’s story was great. It was dark and the cult/secret society vibes were amazing. Then that ending! What?!?! Okay I gotta move on to the next book! Lol highly recommend