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Moonshine's Curse: A Dark Gothic Romance
"I could ruin you," he whispered, "but I'd rather worship you."
Social worker Lila McEvoy inherits a remote Kentucky farmhouse and its dangerously attractive groundskeeper. Andrew Vance has maintained the supernatural prison beneath McEvoy Hollow for years, binding vengeful spirits with moonshine and blood magic. But Lila's McEvoy blood awakens something that's been waiting over a century, and the barriers are crumbling.
"Some legacies are too dangerous to abandon."
The binding spell was meant to trap McEvoy women, but Andrew's ancestor died protecting the woman he loved, cursing his own bloodline instead. Now Andrew can't leave, can't love, can't truly live until Lila's appearance turns impossible dreams to potential promises.
Love demands sacrifice. Always.
As the autumn equinox and harvest moon align for the first time in over a decade, supernatural storms tear through the cemetery. Outsiders circle the property. The military wants to claim the chaos. YouTubers want it to go viral. But an evil spirit has his own agenda, forcing Andrew to choose between freeing his brother's tortured soul and saving the only woman who's ever understood his world.
When hearts align, the world could burn.
This dark gothic paranormal romance features dual POV, forced proximity, family curses, and the kind of possessive love that rewrites destiny. It contains steamy scenes, moderate violence, and discussions of trauma. Set in the atmospheric mountains of Kentucky, this is the first book in the new Secrets of McEvoy Hollow series. Please see the copyright page for details about the contents.
Social worker Lila McEvoy inherits a remote Kentucky farmhouse and its dangerously attractive groundskeeper. Andrew Vance has maintained the supernatural prison beneath McEvoy Hollow for years, binding vengeful spirits with moonshine and blood magic. But Lila's McEvoy blood awakens something that's been waiting over a century, and the barriers are crumbling.
"Some legacies are too dangerous to abandon."
The binding spell was meant to trap McEvoy women, but Andrew's ancestor died protecting the woman he loved, cursing his own bloodline instead. Now Andrew can't leave, can't love, can't truly live until Lila's appearance turns impossible dreams to potential promises.
Love demands sacrifice. Always.
As the autumn equinox and harvest moon align for the first time in over a decade, supernatural storms tear through the cemetery. Outsiders circle the property. The military wants to claim the chaos. YouTubers want it to go viral. But an evil spirit has his own agenda, forcing Andrew to choose between freeing his brother's tortured soul and saving the only woman who's ever understood his world.
When hearts align, the world could burn.
This dark gothic paranormal romance features dual POV, forced proximity, family curses, and the kind of possessive love that rewrites destiny. It contains steamy scenes, moderate violence, and discussions of trauma. Set in the atmospheric mountains of Kentucky, this is the first book in the new Secrets of McEvoy Hollow series. Please see the copyright page for details about the contents.
371 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 29, 2025
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August 30, 2025
WOW!! This book is amazing! This has to be one of the most original story lines I have ever read. mind blowing!
Love versus evil. Spirits, and omgosh, I don't even know how to explain. it's just awesome.
Andrew and Lilah are a force to be reckoned with. their love is so strong. strong enough that they had no issues becoming monsters.
what Andrew did to his own brother broke my heart. he proved that not always is blood thicker than water. they're choices blew me away. hence the 4 star. I feel like they made the wrong choice. but could I have made a different one than they did? I honestly don't know.
very well written. I can't wait to read the second one
I was given this book as an ARC, and am leaving a voluntary review.
Love versus evil. Spirits, and omgosh, I don't even know how to explain. it's just awesome.
Andrew and Lilah are a force to be reckoned with. their love is so strong. strong enough that they had no issues becoming monsters.
what Andrew did to his own brother broke my heart. he proved that not always is blood thicker than water. they're choices blew me away. hence the 4 star. I feel like they made the wrong choice. but could I have made a different one than they did? I honestly don't know.
very well written. I can't wait to read the second one
I was given this book as an ARC, and am leaving a voluntary review.
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September 21, 2025
A page turner!
WARNING! You will not be able to put this one down! Fast-paced, exciting, with interesting and complex characters. I was so annoyed that I had to go to work or make dinner for the family. All I wanted to do was finish this book! I loved how the characters connected and came together to solve the problems. And the end... just let me tell say, I can't wait book 2! This story hits all the right notes with mystery, tension, and characters you root for. I wish I could give more than 5 stars!
WARNING! You will not be able to put this one down! Fast-paced, exciting, with interesting and complex characters. I was so annoyed that I had to go to work or make dinner for the family. All I wanted to do was finish this book! I loved how the characters connected and came together to solve the problems. And the end... just let me tell say, I can't wait book 2! This story hits all the right notes with mystery, tension, and characters you root for. I wish I could give more than 5 stars!
November 18, 2025
Different, yet great!
As a Kentucky native, I always love finding books based out of our state. Moonshine, mountains, hollers, and small towns couldn't describe the place better. I loved the idea, spirits fed through homemade shine. I loved the love story, the passion, dominance, and unfolding of a long ago love being replayed. A few bits have the same paragraph repeating or certain sentences said over and over, but it's easy to overlook.
I fell in love with the story and was on the edge of my seat when things got serious.
As a Kentucky native, I always love finding books based out of our state. Moonshine, mountains, hollers, and small towns couldn't describe the place better. I loved the idea, spirits fed through homemade shine. I loved the love story, the passion, dominance, and unfolding of a long ago love being replayed. A few bits have the same paragraph repeating or certain sentences said over and over, but it's easy to overlook.
I fell in love with the story and was on the edge of my seat when things got serious.
October 12, 2025
Only two stars because it was poorly edited. Sentences repeated frequently. Same details over and over. Good plot and story. Just editing wasn't well.
October 17, 2025
This was a really good book. I'm glad I read it. The cover pulled me in.
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