Even in Arcadia

by Reine Ruin

Their story isn’t a simple romance; it is a testament to the transformative power of love, the resilience of the human spirit, and the enduring strength of the human bond.

The whispers of the ancient magic still echoed through the streets, a reminder of the power that had shaped their lives, but now those whispers were not a source of fear, but a challenge, an invitation to continue the dance of light and shadow, of desire and devotion, a testament to the enduring power of love in a world forever changed.

They were the guardians of Darnassea, the keepers of its secrets, the protectors of its magic.

Their future held both peril and promise, but they were ready?

Genres: Romance

553 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 27, 2025

About the author

Welcome to the Ruinverse, my Harbingers of Mayhem.

I'm Reine Ruin—author of dark romance, horror, and romantasy where monsters love harder than heroes, villains steal hearts, and happily ever afters are earned through blood, obsession, and just a little bit of mayhem.

Outside of the chaos, I'm a 31-year-old single mom to an incredible son, currently working toward my Degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Psychology. When I'm not creating morally corrupt love interests or dreaming up new worlds, you'll usually find me curled up with a dark romance, binging TV, or disappearing into a playlist that's probably louder than it should be.

Current soundtrack to my chaos:
Sleep Token
Bad Omens
Stray Kids
ATEEZ
Lorna Shore

(Though let's be honest... my playlists change as often as my fictional body count.)

I'm a laid-back Pisces with an obsession for all things dark, gothic, and beautifully unhinged. Whether you're here for the books, the monsters, the madness, or simply looking for your next dark obsession, I'm so grateful you've found your way into my little corner of chaos.

Thank you for being here and supporting my journey. Every read, every message, every share, and every kind word means more than I can ever put into words.

If you ever need anything, have a question, or just want to talk books, don't hesitate to reach out to me or my amazing PA, Elle.

Welcome home, Harbingers. May the chaos claim you.

Reviews

[Heath Steph Smith]

If I could describe this book, it would be using the words mysterious and awakening. I haven’t read a book like this before. It’s as if dark poetry had monologue in it between people.

The guys have a fierce protection over Blakely and an attraction that grows from deep within their bones. The Mayor, well he’s a sack of shit.

The vibe of this book is dark and dreary…always on edge knowing the other shoe is about to drop. Sensing the magic…power…chaos just beneath the surface…believing in hope again…finding inner strength… I would definitely recommend this one.

[Shelby]

Rating: 4.5
This was a little different from what I have read from Reine but it was good. It had so much going on! Some parts were a little emotional. Not sure who my favorite is, I kind of like all of them. The characters were interesting!

[Laynara]

Another amazing book by this amazing author! This book was definitely different from the last book I read by her, but I still loved every single minute of it!!!

[Ashley]

I would like to give this a 3.5 rating and it is not anything negative on this book or the author. I have read other books from this author that are good reads. The only reasons I rated it like that is, I don't read fantasy books, therefore it is hard for me to grasp it the same way I might read a different genre. There were parts that were confusing to me but again its probably just me. There were repetitive phrases or overuse of certain words but overall a good book. If fantasy is your type of book, definitely give this a go.

[Mirra Mitchell]

Its not a bad book just some of the phrases was being repeated muitple times, it was emotional but I like emotional books. The characters were interesting. Still a decent read.