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Masquerade of Vengeful Hearts
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Expected 3 Feb 26A town bound by magic. A love bound by blood. A choice that could damn them both.
Mirafail is a town built on beauty, tradition, and secrets. Maeve Keeling has always believed in its charm, until people begin to disappear and suspicion creeps closer to home. As whispers spread and fear takes hold, Maeve is drawn into a mystery that refuses to stay buried.
Then Dante Trevil arrives.
Refined, distant, and dangerously alluring, Dante awakens a desire Maeve can’t ignore. Beneath his careful control lies a power tied to Mirafail’s fate, and a bond to an immortal master he cannot easily break.
Falling for him could be her greatest mistake… or her only chance to save the town.
Mirafail’s prosperity was forged through rare wine and an ancient bargain, one set to be fulfilled at the annual masquerade. If Maeve can’t unravel the spell in time, the town will be lost. If Dante dares to defy the blood bond that enslaves him, love may demand the ultimate sacrifice.
In Mirafail, love is dangerous, desire is a risk, and some kisses are worth dying for.
A dark gothic romance inspired by The Cask of Amontillado and The Masque of the Red Death, this haunting tale is perfect for fans of Gothikana by RuNyx and Eve Silver’s Dark Gothic series.
One-click now and become ensnared in forbidden love, monstrous devotion, and vampires who offer ruin with a kiss.
Mirafail is a town built on beauty, tradition, and secrets. Maeve Keeling has always believed in its charm, until people begin to disappear and suspicion creeps closer to home. As whispers spread and fear takes hold, Maeve is drawn into a mystery that refuses to stay buried.
Then Dante Trevil arrives.
Refined, distant, and dangerously alluring, Dante awakens a desire Maeve can’t ignore. Beneath his careful control lies a power tied to Mirafail’s fate, and a bond to an immortal master he cannot easily break.
Falling for him could be her greatest mistake… or her only chance to save the town.
Mirafail’s prosperity was forged through rare wine and an ancient bargain, one set to be fulfilled at the annual masquerade. If Maeve can’t unravel the spell in time, the town will be lost. If Dante dares to defy the blood bond that enslaves him, love may demand the ultimate sacrifice.
In Mirafail, love is dangerous, desire is a risk, and some kisses are worth dying for.
A dark gothic romance inspired by The Cask of Amontillado and The Masque of the Red Death, this haunting tale is perfect for fans of Gothikana by RuNyx and Eve Silver’s Dark Gothic series.
One-click now and become ensnared in forbidden love, monstrous devotion, and vampires who offer ruin with a kiss.
- GenresGothic
318 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication February 3, 2026
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About the author
Sara Sines
8 books53 followersSara Sines is the pen name for a Best Selling - Urban Fantasy author who may (or not) be revealed at a later time.
Sara writes romance - fantasy romance, sci-fi romance, contemporary romance, you get it (wink, wink). She might even delve into monster romance at some point in the future.
To find out about special edition hardcovers and new releases, check out her website at
https://chapters-and-charms.com/
Sara writes romance - fantasy romance, sci-fi romance, contemporary romance, you get it (wink, wink). She might even delve into monster romance at some point in the future.
To find out about special edition hardcovers and new releases, check out her website at
https://chapters-and-charms.com/
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January 6, 2026
5/5* NOW.
I finished the second rounds of edits on this little gem in December, and OH WOW.
Ms. Sines came through and hit the Byronic Hero trope in Gothic Romance out of the park. I'm loving Dante as a new book boyfriend these days. He's dark, but still a cinnamon roll for her alone. I can't wait for everyone to experience this stand-alone vampire romantasy novel.
***
Finished a dev edit on this one. It's a solid romance that I'd categorize as steamy-sweet. There's a lot of darkness outside the relationship, but the couple itself is super cute.
I will say..... I can't wait to see the revisions Ms. Sines makes! She has a way of drawing readers through her pages. I'm certain I'll be upping this rating once it's all said and done.
I finished the second rounds of edits on this little gem in December, and OH WOW.
Ms. Sines came through and hit the Byronic Hero trope in Gothic Romance out of the park. I'm loving Dante as a new book boyfriend these days. He's dark, but still a cinnamon roll for her alone. I can't wait for everyone to experience this stand-alone vampire romantasy novel.
***
Finished a dev edit on this one. It's a solid romance that I'd categorize as steamy-sweet. There's a lot of darkness outside the relationship, but the couple itself is super cute.
I will say..... I can't wait to see the revisions Ms. Sines makes! She has a way of drawing readers through her pages. I'm certain I'll be upping this rating once it's all said and done.
January 19, 2026
I wasn’t sure what to think when I found out this book involved vampires, but holy crap it was good. High school me and her vampire obsession happy danced. Dante may be one of my new favorite MMC’s. Allard is disgusting, him and the thralls make me legitimately nauseous, and what Dante and his friends did to save Lucy and the town was amazing. I also adore Maeve and her whole family. The ending of this book was perfect. I’d love a sequel with Kale and Lucy.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I was lucky enough to receive an ARC of this delightful book. This stand alone nobel was inspired by the works of Edgar Allan Poe and is part of the Once Upon a Midnight Dreary collection.
When I first heard of the concept of a novel inspired by Poe, I was completely and utterly sold. Including vampires in the mixture and it makes for such a wonderful duo! This story was inspired by both The Masque of the Red Death and The Cask of Amontillado.
This book centers around the vampire, Dante, and the human sommelier, Maeve. I honestly loved both of these main characters. Maeve, as a main character, is not like most female main characters who star in novels about vampires. She is not some ditzy human who would sooner offer her neck without thinking about the problems behind doing so. Or what I like to call the brain cell-lacking type of main characters. When this book does not lack romance, Maeve does not go headfirst into the darkness. I'm not saying Maeve doesn't have her desires, but she is not lacking in brain cells when it comes to her romancing of Dante.
The story is interesting and isn't just about some hopeless vampire romance that holds no true plot. The character balance between both Dante and Maeve is something that can be seen constantly in the storyline, with no loose ends. I truly enjoyed the book. It was a nice read that was the perfect length and didn't seem to drone on for too long. A story can be interesting and lose something when the story becomes too long, but that is not the case with this novel.
There are plenty of twists and turns along the way. Every character introduced has their role to play and are not the side burner, throwaway characters that do not contribute to the plot. When there are plenty of characters in the cast of characters that are nonverbal roles, they still have their parts to play in this novel.
There is a little spice in the book, but it is not a high level of spice overall. Though for me, that actually added to the book rather than took away from it. Sometimes, having too much of a good thing, spice in this case, can take away from the overall plot of the novel. So I was actually thankful that this novel was more balanced. Even going as far as to work on the plot, overthrowing fan service amounts of spice at the readers.
When I first heard of the concept of a novel inspired by Poe, I was completely and utterly sold. Including vampires in the mixture and it makes for such a wonderful duo! This story was inspired by both The Masque of the Red Death and The Cask of Amontillado.
This book centers around the vampire, Dante, and the human sommelier, Maeve. I honestly loved both of these main characters. Maeve, as a main character, is not like most female main characters who star in novels about vampires. She is not some ditzy human who would sooner offer her neck without thinking about the problems behind doing so. Or what I like to call the brain cell-lacking type of main characters. When this book does not lack romance, Maeve does not go headfirst into the darkness. I'm not saying Maeve doesn't have her desires, but she is not lacking in brain cells when it comes to her romancing of Dante.
The story is interesting and isn't just about some hopeless vampire romance that holds no true plot. The character balance between both Dante and Maeve is something that can be seen constantly in the storyline, with no loose ends. I truly enjoyed the book. It was a nice read that was the perfect length and didn't seem to drone on for too long. A story can be interesting and lose something when the story becomes too long, but that is not the case with this novel.
There are plenty of twists and turns along the way. Every character introduced has their role to play and are not the side burner, throwaway characters that do not contribute to the plot. When there are plenty of characters in the cast of characters that are nonverbal roles, they still have their parts to play in this novel.
There is a little spice in the book, but it is not a high level of spice overall. Though for me, that actually added to the book rather than took away from it. Sometimes, having too much of a good thing, spice in this case, can take away from the overall plot of the novel. So I was actually thankful that this novel was more balanced. Even going as far as to work on the plot, overthrowing fan service amounts of spice at the readers.
Review of advance copy received from Author
If you’re looking for a little “mind vacation” read featuring wine and vampires, this book fits the bill. I enjoyed the little clever bits of literary wit peppered here and there:
“The memories lingered like sediment, dark and bitter at the back of my throat.”
“… I’d open a bottle of wine and let it bleed into a glass, as dark and defiant as my mood.”
While I found the premise of the book interesting enough to keep me reading, it failed to deliver the dark gothic Poe inspired romance it is billed as. The first couple chapters were promising with setting the mood but quickly faded as the book progressed. The only thing dark or edgy about the MMC, Dante, is that he is a vampire. He was referred to as a “bad boy” and struggled to keep his inner “monster” at bay and frankly, I didn’t see it. The FMC, Maeve, spoke of dark sexual fantasies but their interactions were very… vanilla. Basically there was a lot of talk about darker elements but no follow through.
I found all the characters to be pretty superficial and the inner dialogues of the main characters to be a little corny. It may have been the ample use of exclamation points.
I was hoping for a bit more excitement through out the book. It just felt like it was missing the “wow” factor. That being said, I think the premise has a lot of promise! A little more character building and refining, a little more depth to the main characters’ relationship and more attention to the atmospheric feel of the story would elevate this book.
All in all, I enjoyed the story!
I was honored to receive an ARC copy of this book and am excited to see how the author grows as a writer in the future!
“The memories lingered like sediment, dark and bitter at the back of my throat.”
“… I’d open a bottle of wine and let it bleed into a glass, as dark and defiant as my mood.”
While I found the premise of the book interesting enough to keep me reading, it failed to deliver the dark gothic Poe inspired romance it is billed as. The first couple chapters were promising with setting the mood but quickly faded as the book progressed. The only thing dark or edgy about the MMC, Dante, is that he is a vampire. He was referred to as a “bad boy” and struggled to keep his inner “monster” at bay and frankly, I didn’t see it. The FMC, Maeve, spoke of dark sexual fantasies but their interactions were very… vanilla. Basically there was a lot of talk about darker elements but no follow through.
I found all the characters to be pretty superficial and the inner dialogues of the main characters to be a little corny. It may have been the ample use of exclamation points.
I was hoping for a bit more excitement through out the book. It just felt like it was missing the “wow” factor. That being said, I think the premise has a lot of promise! A little more character building and refining, a little more depth to the main characters’ relationship and more attention to the atmospheric feel of the story would elevate this book.
All in all, I enjoyed the story!
I was honored to receive an ARC copy of this book and am excited to see how the author grows as a writer in the future!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Maeve Keeling - FMC - Small town sommelier
Dante Trevil MMC - Vampire, business owner, owned by his sire
Villain - old vampire that wants his medieval ages back when he could eat all the humans his heart desired
I'll be honest, it's a cheese vampire romance, Twilight with spice... MMC gives such Edward character vibes from the very start. Insta love, broody vampire. He's 140y/o but this young woman (28 in think) is just so special.... first in his 113 of being a vampire to hold his attention.
Her family dynamic is all over the place. Her mother seems a bit toxic to be honest. FMC is her father's favorite. She seems to be the butt of the joke of the city, but this we know from her, so is she a reliable narrator? We don't have other proof except her POV and memories. Some parts felt rushed. She had a big family the author tried to convince us she had a good relationship with, but all in all to many characters, for such a short read so not enough time to see the good relationship.
MMC kissed her hand and her father make a whole fuss about it, and how he is now her boyfriend, and he is against him, but at some point he just flips the script.
All in all, we have some adventure, some spice, some romance. And vampires. I do recommend it for an easy read when you don't want to make a fuss about reading. This book has a 3 star from me.
This was an ARC. Thank you to the author for the opportunity.
Dante Trevil MMC - Vampire, business owner, owned by his sire
Villain - old vampire that wants his medieval ages back when he could eat all the humans his heart desired
I'll be honest, it's a cheese vampire romance, Twilight with spice... MMC gives such Edward character vibes from the very start. Insta love, broody vampire. He's 140y/o but this young woman (28 in think) is just so special.... first in his 113 of being a vampire to hold his attention.
Her family dynamic is all over the place. Her mother seems a bit toxic to be honest. FMC is her father's favorite. She seems to be the butt of the joke of the city, but this we know from her, so is she a reliable narrator? We don't have other proof except her POV and memories. Some parts felt rushed. She had a big family the author tried to convince us she had a good relationship with, but all in all to many characters, for such a short read so not enough time to see the good relationship.
MMC kissed her hand and her father make a whole fuss about it, and how he is now her boyfriend, and he is against him, but at some point he just flips the script.
All in all, we have some adventure, some spice, some romance. And vampires. I do recommend it for an easy read when you don't want to make a fuss about reading. This book has a 3 star from me.
This was an ARC. Thank you to the author for the opportunity.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Review of advance copy received from the Author
Sara Sines is a new author for me. Some how I stumbled upon her on social media and I'm happy that I did.
Masquerade of Vengeful Hearts is a beautifully written dark gothic romance inspired by Edgar Allan Poe's "The Cask of Amontillado" and "The Masque of the Red Death"
Sara does a fabulous job of bringing the gothic feel of Poe into her writing with every page of this book. The small town of Mirafail is brought to life with vivid and detailed writing. The main characters, Dante and Maeve, have a great balance throughout the book. The romance doesn't overpower the story and the pacing was perfect for the length of the book, which I absolutely loved.
Masquerade of Vengeful Hearts is a great choice for anyone looking for a gothic dark romance.
*Note for fans of Edgar Allan Poe inspired books. This is book 5 of the Once Upon a Midnight Dreary series. A collection of 12 stand alone novels inspired by the works of Edgar Allan Poe*
Sara Sines is a new author for me. Some how I stumbled upon her on social media and I'm happy that I did.
Masquerade of Vengeful Hearts is a beautifully written dark gothic romance inspired by Edgar Allan Poe's "The Cask of Amontillado" and "The Masque of the Red Death"
Sara does a fabulous job of bringing the gothic feel of Poe into her writing with every page of this book. The small town of Mirafail is brought to life with vivid and detailed writing. The main characters, Dante and Maeve, have a great balance throughout the book. The romance doesn't overpower the story and the pacing was perfect for the length of the book, which I absolutely loved.
Masquerade of Vengeful Hearts is a great choice for anyone looking for a gothic dark romance.
*Note for fans of Edgar Allan Poe inspired books. This is book 5 of the Once Upon a Midnight Dreary series. A collection of 12 stand alone novels inspired by the works of Edgar Allan Poe*
Review of advance copy received from Author
I wanted to try to be unbiased, because before accepting this ARC I did not realize this was a vampire story, and I loathe vampire love stories. It isn't sexy, the science of it doesn't work, and even the "magic" falls apart with a tiny bit of logic. If I had know, I would have never accepted. Unfortunately, nothing in the posts regarding the ARC mentioned that. After reviewing the posts, I don't feel they were an accurate depiction at all, with promises of dark, gothic romance, and Edgar Allen Poe inspired.
This was a more modern romance, and had the barest of nods towards The Cask of Amontillado. I just didn't see the tortured soul of Dante, or either main character longing for each other during their dual povs. In fact, the story really revolved around Maeve's job and her embedded family rather than the budding romance. At times, it almost felt more like a cozy murder mystery. And I was creeped that it seemed to be setting up a relationship between an underage teen and another vampire towards the end of the book. I love Poe related things, morally grey MMCs, and steamy romances, but none of that is this book.
This review is based on an ARC and is my honest opinion.
This was a more modern romance, and had the barest of nods towards The Cask of Amontillado. I just didn't see the tortured soul of Dante, or either main character longing for each other during their dual povs. In fact, the story really revolved around Maeve's job and her embedded family rather than the budding romance. At times, it almost felt more like a cozy murder mystery. And I was creeped that it seemed to be setting up a relationship between an underage teen and another vampire towards the end of the book. I love Poe related things, morally grey MMCs, and steamy romances, but none of that is this book.
This review is based on an ARC and is my honest opinion.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Maeve Keeling is a small town sommelier with dark fantasies working in her parent’s bar/restaurant and Dante Trevil waltzes into her life to may fulfill them all. Mirafail is a quiet small town with dark secrets hiding in plain sight and as people start to disappear the mysteries start to unravel. Will the town perish at the hands of the vampire in their midst or will Maeve and Dante be able to stop the darkness from spreading in time?
Slow burn romance with a shy Maeve and a morally grey Dante. Edgar Allan Poe inspired elements and is part of the Once Upon a Midnight Dreary collection. The characters are well developed and Maeve is a lovable “book gal” with book boyfriends. The story moved a little slowly for me and I would have loved to have a chapter to see what was going on with Allard but overall a good read. Unexpected twists and turns, some spice thrown in but not as much as I would have expected.
I received an ARC copy but my opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Review of ARC
I was lucky enough to receive this advanced copy from the Author.
Masquerade Of Vengeful Hearts is a Gothic Romance set in a small town with dark secrets.
Inspired by Edgar Allen Poe.
The MMC is morally gray and a vampire-Dante. 🔥
He is forced to return to his sire when crosses paths with Maeve, a local sommelier at her family's restaurant, and she might just be what helps break the curse plaguing the town.
Maeve isn't your "typical" FMC you might find in a dark romance. She is a book girl that also has a love for the darker side plus awkward, shy, and skinny.
Slow Burn. Low level of spicy and a good plot and story line overall.
Definitely a must read in my honest opinion.
Thank you @LiteraryInspired for organizing this ARC read and @Sarasinesauthor for trusting the readers with your dark story.
I was lucky enough to receive this advanced copy from the Author.
Masquerade Of Vengeful Hearts is a Gothic Romance set in a small town with dark secrets.
Inspired by Edgar Allen Poe.
The MMC is morally gray and a vampire-Dante. 🔥
He is forced to return to his sire when crosses paths with Maeve, a local sommelier at her family's restaurant, and she might just be what helps break the curse plaguing the town.
Maeve isn't your "typical" FMC you might find in a dark romance. She is a book girl that also has a love for the darker side plus awkward, shy, and skinny.
Slow Burn. Low level of spicy and a good plot and story line overall.
Definitely a must read in my honest opinion.
Thank you @LiteraryInspired for organizing this ARC read and @Sarasinesauthor for trusting the readers with your dark story.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
ARC Review: Okay, folks, I completely adored this story. As a gothic romance lover, this book truly put the nail in the coffin, quite literally. The references to Edgar Allan Poe’s The Cask of Amontillado and The Masque of the Red Death were perfect and added a deliciously dark layer to the story.
Maeve is a shy, dark-romance book girlie who suddenly finds herself living out all of our very own fantasies with her own vampire, Dante. She catches the eye of a visiting vampire who's in town to help his sire, a monster who believes himself untouchable. As the small town slowly falls under the influence of an ancient vampire through alcoholic concoctions, Maeve and her family are thrown into the fray.
This was atmospheric and wickedly satisfying. If you love Poe, seductive vampires, and watching monsters fall by their own hand, add this to your TBR.
Maeve is a shy, dark-romance book girlie who suddenly finds herself living out all of our very own fantasies with her own vampire, Dante. She catches the eye of a visiting vampire who's in town to help his sire, a monster who believes himself untouchable. As the small town slowly falls under the influence of an ancient vampire through alcoholic concoctions, Maeve and her family are thrown into the fray.
This was atmospheric and wickedly satisfying. If you love Poe, seductive vampires, and watching monsters fall by their own hand, add this to your TBR.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Masquerade of Vengeful Hearts by Sara Sines is a beautifully written gothic romance centered on Maeve and Dante. Maeve is a local wine connoisseur who frequently hosts events at her parents’ restaurants, while Dante is just passing through, yet their attraction is immediate and hard to ignore.
I really enjoyed the Edgar Allan Poe–inspired atmosphere and thought the book struck a great balance between plot and spice. Too often, the romance can overpower the story, but here it enhanced it instead. The writing was easy to follow, the pacing was strong, and it made for a quick, enjoyable read. A solid pick for anyone looking for a romantasy with a darker, unexpected twist.
Thank you to Sara Sines & Meg from Literary Inspired for this ARC. I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I really enjoyed the Edgar Allan Poe–inspired atmosphere and thought the book struck a great balance between plot and spice. Too often, the romance can overpower the story, but here it enhanced it instead. The writing was easy to follow, the pacing was strong, and it made for a quick, enjoyable read. A solid pick for anyone looking for a romantasy with a darker, unexpected twist.
Thank you to Sara Sines & Meg from Literary Inspired for this ARC. I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This book was so just well done. It wasn’t another overdone vampire romance which I think is what really helped grip me. I loved the way the characters worked against the villain in the story. The romance was cute and very caring. It could be construed as rushed but it felt on pace with the book. Dante is a swoon worthy MMC. Maeve is very sweet and caring and also not afraid to do what’s right for her family and town. I loved the way that the whole book was written and it just flowed pretty well IMO. If you are looking for a vampire romance that’s pretty different than others, this is one to check out for sure!!
Review of advance copy received from Author
This book was a solid 3.5 stars for me. I loved the FMC—like, really loved her—and I truly felt for her. Sara Sines does an amazing job writing family dynamics: the love and care, but also that stifling atmosphere that creeps in at times.
The romance was nice and not overdone, and the MMC felt different. He had that spunky, don’t-care-but-actually-I-do attitude, and I really enjoyed reading his POV as well. Where I wished for more was in the middle section; I almost wanted more build-up and more depth in the side characters. Apart from that, this was good writing, and I enjoyed it.
The romance was nice and not overdone, and the MMC felt different. He had that spunky, don’t-care-but-actually-I-do attitude, and I really enjoyed reading his POV as well. Where I wished for more was in the middle section; I almost wanted more build-up and more depth in the side characters. Apart from that, this was good writing, and I enjoyed it.
Review of advance copy
I enjoyed this so much! Maeve is a really likable FMC, Dante is a vampire sweetheart, and Allard is a very easy to hate villain.
I devoured this story, it got its hooks in me early on and refused to let go, and the story flows so well, I was 200+ pages in before I even realised it! (That was an afternoon off work very well spent IMO!)
If you love vampire romance, with some nice spice, this is definitely worth checking out.
I received an ARC of this ebook via Literary Inspired, and I'm voluntarily leaving this review.
I devoured this story, it got its hooks in me early on and refused to let go, and the story flows so well, I was 200+ pages in before I even realised it! (That was an afternoon off work very well spent IMO!)
If you love vampire romance, with some nice spice, this is definitely worth checking out.
I received an ARC of this ebook via Literary Inspired, and I'm voluntarily leaving this review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This is a paranormal retelling of this Gothic Edgar Allen Poe novel The Cask of Amontillado. I found it to be a really quick read that kept me interested start to finish. I'm going to check out some of the other retellings that are stand alones in this series, but by different authors. Evil vampire sires be damned! Slow burn with a bit of spice. I'd check the TW as there is a lot of consent issues brought up.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I really enjoyed this story. The characters are believable and Dante is the right mix of dark, fierce, and a perfect gentleman. Maeve is shy but strong and the two together are a delight to read. This story wasn’t what I was expecting, which actually made it better in my opinion. The story was fun to follow with action from the very beginning that never really stops.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Review of advance copy received from Author
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5/5 I absolutely loved this book.
This was a quick read, and I wish it wouldn't have ended so soon. I was quickly swept away in the first few chapters. Swoon-worthy mmc vampire 😍🤤 yesssss!! and can't forget our shy fmc who loves to read dark romance as much as some of us do ❤️ If you need a quick read between books, read this.
thank you to the author Sara Sines for giving the opertunitu to read and review.
5/5 I absolutely loved this book.
This was a quick read, and I wish it wouldn't have ended so soon. I was quickly swept away in the first few chapters. Swoon-worthy mmc vampire 😍🤤 yesssss!! and can't forget our shy fmc who loves to read dark romance as much as some of us do ❤️ If you need a quick read between books, read this.
thank you to the author Sara Sines for giving the opertunitu to read and review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I was pleasantly surprised by this book. It isn’t what I’d normally read, but I do like a good dark romance fantasy. I liked Dante and how mysterious he was - we also love a man who does the right thing and speaks out against his sire. The book length was perfect, not too long but the storyline was still developed.
Thank you for the ARC of this book.
Thank you for the ARC of this book.
Review of advance copy received from Author
A dark gothic romance inspired by the poems of Edgar Allan Poe.
A little slow to take off, but about halfway I became fully engaged and couldn’t put it down. The sweet small town romance meets gothic horror vibe it gave me was fun and interesting, with enough angst and fear to create a story that kept you waiting for the other shoe to drop.
With a HEA after the horror and suffering to keep true romantics pleased 😎
A little slow to take off, but about halfway I became fully engaged and couldn’t put it down. The sweet small town romance meets gothic horror vibe it gave me was fun and interesting, with enough angst and fear to create a story that kept you waiting for the other shoe to drop.
With a HEA after the horror and suffering to keep true romantics pleased 😎
Review of advance copy received from Author
This book is the definition of a slow burn, but so worth it!!!!
I loved it to much
The chemistry between Dante and Maeve was chef's kiss
I really loved everything about this book, the suspense, the will he/won't he, Dante's passion for Maeve....all just amazing!!!!
I loved it to much
The chemistry between Dante and Maeve was chef's kiss
I really loved everything about this book, the suspense, the will he/won't he, Dante's passion for Maeve....all just amazing!!!!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Meet Dante and Maeve. These two have an odd meeting- and neither of them knew how things were going to go! The supporting characters really helped to see the real Dante and the real Maeve. A dash of mystery, a pinch of spice makes a great story. Spice is 🌶️ and stars are 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Review of advance copy received from Author
This cute little dark romance was perfect! I loved the story I loved the romance and I loved the writing! I can already tell this series will be a hit and as always can't wait for more!
Review of advance copy received from Author
I enjoyed reading this book
January 12, 2026
I fell inlove with this book from the very beginning and ended up reading it in one sitting! Dante is so perfect! I love the gothic style to it. It certainly had me hooked until the very end!
Review of advance copy received from Indie Reviewers
Masquerade of Vengeful Hearts was an enjoyable read with a surprising twist and a unique perspective on vampires and humans that set it apart from typical stories in the genre.
January 26, 2026
I was so excited to read this book. It’s really good and I loved that it’s Edgar Allen Poe inspired. The intensity throughout it kept me on the edge of my seat i absolutely loved it.
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