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Winter Haven
The Fall
Gay romance is forbidden in this 1930s gothic romantic suspense story, but a greater darkness than prejudice haunts our lovers’ steps.
When Carter Thomas discovers the elaborate clockwork door in the Dupre Mine, he seeks out Etienne Dupre, the sheltered son of the mine’s owner, for answers. Both young men have long secretly loved one another from afar. But even as their summertime love affair flames hot and forbidden, they discover secrets about Etienne’s heritage and the dark plan Armand Dupre has in store for his son. If the door is opened then Etienne - and perhaps the world - will all be sacrificed to Armand’s lust for power. Can Carter and Etienne stop Armand or has their fate already been written in stone?
When Carter Thomas discovers the elaborate clockwork door in the Dupre Mine, he seeks out Etienne Dupre, the sheltered son of the mine’s owner, for answers. Both young men have long secretly loved one another from afar. But even as their summertime love affair flames hot and forbidden, they discover secrets about Etienne’s heritage and the dark plan Armand Dupre has in store for his son. If the door is opened then Etienne - and perhaps the world - will all be sacrificed to Armand’s lust for power. Can Carter and Etienne stop Armand or has their fate already been written in stone?
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First published January 1, 2017
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X. Aratare
92 books713 followersX. Aratare is the pseudonym for Raythe Reign's Gay(M/M) books.
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January 7, 2021
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Rating: 3.5 Stars – that place between like and love
Rating: 3.5 Stars – that place between like and love
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April 30, 2019
What a goddamned disappointment. On several occasions, I was ready to DNF it.
*SPOILERS AHEAD*
The start of the book seemed promising, but the more I read, the more awkward the writing. While there were bits of nice prose, the majority of it was bland, and/or off. It's hard for me to explain.
When I read the synopsis, I was expecting more of a paranormal action thriller/mm romance. The story was a paranormal, and it did feature two male protagonists - and that was pretty much it. The story mainly consisted of the two guys fawning over each other, with Etienne - the very pretty, sickly effeminate one, of which there was no description - basically coming across as a helpless female. Really? Hell, there was one scene that goes on for pages with the other guy - Carter - sucking on the pretty one's dick. Other drawn out scenes about the menacing fog, I skipped over as well. Needless to say, I skipped several pages throughout the book.
'The Fall' got a bit more interesting as it came towards the end with the whole rabid zombie-like thing going on, but at that point, I was rushing to the end.
1.5 stars.
*SPOILERS AHEAD*
The start of the book seemed promising, but the more I read, the more awkward the writing. While there were bits of nice prose, the majority of it was bland, and/or off. It's hard for me to explain.
When I read the synopsis, I was expecting more of a paranormal action thriller/mm romance. The story was a paranormal, and it did feature two male protagonists - and that was pretty much it. The story mainly consisted of the two guys fawning over each other, with Etienne - the very pretty, sickly effeminate one, of which there was no description - basically coming across as a helpless female. Really? Hell, there was one scene that goes on for pages with the other guy - Carter - sucking on the pretty one's dick. Other drawn out scenes about the menacing fog, I skipped over as well. Needless to say, I skipped several pages throughout the book.
'The Fall' got a bit more interesting as it came towards the end with the whole rabid zombie-like thing going on, but at that point, I was rushing to the end.
1.5 stars.
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December 11, 2025
I liked the premise of the story, it just felt rushed. The writing didn’t flow as much as newer books the author now puts out. I still liked the story though.
Honestly I am more interested in what the next book has in store, but that doesn’t seem to exist so I guess this is just an open ended story :/
Honestly I am more interested in what the next book has in store, but that doesn’t seem to exist so I guess this is just an open ended story :/
January 16, 2021
I'm a sucker for freinds to lovers romances, and the way Aratare writes the sappy sweet mush works for me. Even with the horror in here I didn't like, I still liked the couple and their romance. Aww.
April 2, 2019
Is this just a beginning?
So many ways this can go...but I am happy that Carter and Etienne are together and long gone from the hell that overcame their lives.
I love the mystery and the described horrors of the evil hidden within the door. I was easily able to imagine it all and made the experience believable
So many ways this can go...but I am happy that Carter and Etienne are together and long gone from the hell that overcame their lives.
I love the mystery and the described horrors of the evil hidden within the door. I was easily able to imagine it all and made the experience believable
June 26, 2024
A horror classic
This story was a horror classic reminiscent of Edgar Allen Poe or Stephen King. Combine that with a gay romance with 2 very likable male characters. I thoroughly enjoyed the story from beginning to end.
This story was a horror classic reminiscent of Edgar Allen Poe or Stephen King. Combine that with a gay romance with 2 very likable male characters. I thoroughly enjoyed the story from beginning to end.
December 23, 2019
I'm in Love
i love all of your books. Thank you so much for the adventures and excitement as I read your novels. I would love to buy ever dark on Amazon
i love all of your books. Thank you so much for the adventures and excitement as I read your novels. I would love to buy ever dark on Amazon
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October 27, 2021I really tried with this one and I just couldn't get into it. Skimmed through most of the book
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