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Silk and Blood
In a case of mistaken identity, Darcy is kidnapped by a group of organised criminals. However, as she navigates her new reality, something dark is awakened inside of her.
When Caine notices her potential her claims her as his own and won't let go.
She was taken by force. He makes her want to stay.
When Caine notices her potential her claims her as his own and won't let go.
She was taken by force. He makes her want to stay.
97 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 10, 2025
10 people want to read
About the author
Beth Walker
3 books12 followersBeth Walker is a British romance Author, currently residing in Leeds with her two children and a handful of Guinea Pigs.
She is currently studying an MA degree in social work and from this has a deep understanding of the psychology of people that is reflected in her characters when she writes.
She loves reading dark romance a little too much and has a TBR pile (physical and electronic) that will likely never be depleted or get any smaller because she buys books faster than she can read them.
When not writing or reading, you will find her in front of the television, watching one of the Marvel movies or The Walking Dead.
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She is currently studying an MA degree in social work and from this has a deep understanding of the psychology of people that is reflected in her characters when she writes.
She loves reading dark romance a little too much and has a TBR pile (physical and electronic) that will likely never be depleted or get any smaller because she buys books faster than she can read them.
When not writing or reading, you will find her in front of the television, watching one of the Marvel movies or The Walking Dead.
You can follow Beth on:
Instagram: b.walker.author
Facebook: beth.walker.author
TikTok: Beth Walker Author
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October 23, 2025
WHAT A BOOK! I genuinely wasn't expecting any of this book at all...but Beth...the straighteners? girl- dont get me started. that has me traumatised for life. but, this book is absolutely incredible. the spice was perfect and the storyline was exactly what I wanted! im so excited to read bloodlines
October 18, 2025
Darker than the novels, check your triggers!
Darcy is kidnapped to be trafficked at 10 years old. Her first experience of the people who took her is traumatic, but she’s fascinated. It awoke something dark in her. She is fiery & headstrong even from a young age which her captors found useful.
Caine has fought his way up the ranks within the organisation. It’s his time to take a woman to be on his arm. His first interaction with Darcy & he knows she’s the one he wants. He doesn’t ever touch her in a sexual way until she’s of age, he refuses.
I loved the fact this gives you a good understanding into why Darcy is the way she is. She’s unhinged & feral, & I am living for it. It also gives you insight into how the organisation works which I really enjoyed.
Another amazing book by Beth! The Increment Series is by far the best series I have read. I eagerly wait for each book & devour it when I get it.
Darcy is kidnapped to be trafficked at 10 years old. Her first experience of the people who took her is traumatic, but she’s fascinated. It awoke something dark in her. She is fiery & headstrong even from a young age which her captors found useful.
Caine has fought his way up the ranks within the organisation. It’s his time to take a woman to be on his arm. His first interaction with Darcy & he knows she’s the one he wants. He doesn’t ever touch her in a sexual way until she’s of age, he refuses.
I loved the fact this gives you a good understanding into why Darcy is the way she is. She’s unhinged & feral, & I am living for it. It also gives you insight into how the organisation works which I really enjoyed.
Another amazing book by Beth! The Increment Series is by far the best series I have read. I eagerly wait for each book & devour it when I get it.
October 27, 2025
An absolutely brilliant novella, if I could I would of rated it 4.5 stars! It adds to the overall plotline giving more backstory & depth to the main books.
This one covers the backstory of Darcy & Caine who where mentioned in Songbird (book 1), delving more into the human trafficking ring.
You follow Darcy from being an innocent child playing ball in the front yard, to being kidnapped & what she experiences & how that moulds her into the adult she becomes.
Spice level on this is HIGH!! so not for the faint hearted, & as you would expect with this subject matter, please check your triggers before reading.
I devoured this novella in a couple hours, ready to start book 3 - Bloodlines, most definitely would recommend this series.
This one covers the backstory of Darcy & Caine who where mentioned in Songbird (book 1), delving more into the human trafficking ring.
You follow Darcy from being an innocent child playing ball in the front yard, to being kidnapped & what she experiences & how that moulds her into the adult she becomes.
Spice level on this is HIGH!! so not for the faint hearted, & as you would expect with this subject matter, please check your triggers before reading.
I devoured this novella in a couple hours, ready to start book 3 - Bloodlines, most definitely would recommend this series.
November 5, 2025
I need more Caine and Dacry 😭😭
November 20, 2025
omg beth what are you doing for a small book it was dark and amazing i loved every minute of it
January 14, 2026
I loved the novella this was based on Darcy who was taken instead of her friend. Beth couldn't have written this any better I loved it and can't wait to see them in the next books
November 26, 2025
SPOILERS!!! You have been warned.
There are some pretty graphic scenes in this book that are on the page so please check your triggers before reading this book.
I had the absolute honour to co-edit this novella with the author.
Always such a privilege when I get asked to view anyone's work ahead of release but to help with the process always makes me emotional.
Now for the book itself, I was really intrigued about Darcey and her story after being kidnapped (by mistake) I knew this was going to be much darker than Songbird (if you haven't read that then I suggest you do) It being darker wasn't an issue for me as I love dark books and I think this had everything I love in my dark romance/captive books.
Darcey grew up in a violent environment so for her witnessing violence (even if it wasn't the same kind of violence) was nothing new to her. Some of the violence on page is quite graphic and I think that adds to the seriousness of the situation Darcey has been put in.
Caine is the MMC and he is part of the organisation that is the ones that kidnapped Darcey and he was at the compound where she and the other girls are being kept to be given a girl for his new position in the organisation and he saw Darcey and saw something in her and although she was only 16 when they met and he was over a decade older he knew she was it but he didn't touch her till she was of age as he despite not caring what happens doesn't like young girls himself.
Them as a couple is such a strange dynamic as despite his job and the position he holds Caine is a calming presence and Darcey, well she isn't. They are fire on the page and I live for their chemistry and even with the world they live in their love is pure and when I say pure I mean that they are it for each other and no one could ever come between them.
My only nit-pick would be Darcey's blaming of Billie for the situation she is in. Darcey is happy with her life and logically she has to know that when she was kidnapped by mistake that Billie was the same age so was at no fault, so her blaming Billie in my opinion really showed Darcey's immaturity.
My hope is that by the end of this series that, not necessarily that the girls are friends as I don't think that is possible, Darcey understands that what happened was no ones fault but that of the men that got the wrong person and that, while unfortunate, can't be changed now with throwing blame around.
There are some pretty graphic scenes in this book that are on the page so please check your triggers before reading this book.
I had the absolute honour to co-edit this novella with the author.
Always such a privilege when I get asked to view anyone's work ahead of release but to help with the process always makes me emotional.
Now for the book itself, I was really intrigued about Darcey and her story after being kidnapped (by mistake) I knew this was going to be much darker than Songbird (if you haven't read that then I suggest you do) It being darker wasn't an issue for me as I love dark books and I think this had everything I love in my dark romance/captive books.
Darcey grew up in a violent environment so for her witnessing violence (even if it wasn't the same kind of violence) was nothing new to her. Some of the violence on page is quite graphic and I think that adds to the seriousness of the situation Darcey has been put in.
Caine is the MMC and he is part of the organisation that is the ones that kidnapped Darcey and he was at the compound where she and the other girls are being kept to be given a girl for his new position in the organisation and he saw Darcey and saw something in her and although she was only 16 when they met and he was over a decade older he knew she was it but he didn't touch her till she was of age as he despite not caring what happens doesn't like young girls himself.
Them as a couple is such a strange dynamic as despite his job and the position he holds Caine is a calming presence and Darcey, well she isn't. They are fire on the page and I live for their chemistry and even with the world they live in their love is pure and when I say pure I mean that they are it for each other and no one could ever come between them.
My only nit-pick would be Darcey's blaming of Billie for the situation she is in. Darcey is happy with her life and logically she has to know that when she was kidnapped by mistake that Billie was the same age so was at no fault, so her blaming Billie in my opinion really showed Darcey's immaturity.
My hope is that by the end of this series that, not necessarily that the girls are friends as I don't think that is possible, Darcey understands that what happened was no ones fault but that of the men that got the wrong person and that, while unfortunate, can't be changed now with throwing blame around.
December 19, 2025
🖤 Check your triggers before reading 🖤
I loved this book from start to finish! It’s unhinged, chaotic, messy – and that’s just the FMC!
I was told it was darker than Songbird and it sure as hell was. I was crying from the first chapter. Gotta love the trauma.
It also answered some of the questions I had after finishing Songbird, so I’d definitely recommend reading this before Bloodlines to get the full picture.
The vibes were giving “what if Klaus and Katherine got together,” and I’m absolutely obsessed..
I loved this book from start to finish! It’s unhinged, chaotic, messy – and that’s just the FMC!
I was told it was darker than Songbird and it sure as hell was. I was crying from the first chapter. Gotta love the trauma.
It also answered some of the questions I had after finishing Songbird, so I’d definitely recommend reading this before Bloodlines to get the full picture.
The vibes were giving “what if Klaus and Katherine got together,” and I’m absolutely obsessed..
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