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Cirque Du Noir #1
The Ringmaster's Revenge - Spicy Edition
The circus is a beautiful lie. The past is a cage she can't escape.
Rosalie Martinez is the fiercely competent Ringmistress of Circo del Sol— a brutal syndicate masquerading as a traveling show. But her loyalty is a lie. Her dark she's hunting a monster hidden in plain sight, a search for justice that leads her straight to the heart of danger.
Adriano Devereaux, the cold, possessive Ringmaster of Cirque du Noir, deals in weapons and absolute control. He built his empire on secrets and sacrifice, but his iron-clad composure shatters the moment he locks eyes with Rosalie.
Their attraction is immediate, high-stakes, and electric; forged in the heat of looming threats neither of them can predict. Rosalie believes she's using him to find her answers, but her investigation pulls her into the crosshairs of a conflict far deadlier than any spectacle under the big top.
In the shadowy underworld lies and deceit—love is a weakness. What happens when the Ringmaster's obsession becomes the prize?
The story continues in Book 2: The Phantom’s Reckoning. (title subject to change)
Rosalie Martinez is the fiercely competent Ringmistress of Circo del Sol— a brutal syndicate masquerading as a traveling show. But her loyalty is a lie. Her dark she's hunting a monster hidden in plain sight, a search for justice that leads her straight to the heart of danger.
Adriano Devereaux, the cold, possessive Ringmaster of Cirque du Noir, deals in weapons and absolute control. He built his empire on secrets and sacrifice, but his iron-clad composure shatters the moment he locks eyes with Rosalie.
Their attraction is immediate, high-stakes, and electric; forged in the heat of looming threats neither of them can predict. Rosalie believes she's using him to find her answers, but her investigation pulls her into the crosshairs of a conflict far deadlier than any spectacle under the big top.
In the shadowy underworld lies and deceit—love is a weakness. What happens when the Ringmaster's obsession becomes the prize?
The story continues in Book 2: The Phantom’s Reckoning. (title subject to change)
282 pages, Paperback
Published February 28, 2026
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Review of advance copy received from Author
Thank you so much to the author for the opportunity to ARC read this story.
The circus setting was definitely a standout for me . It felt atmospheric and easy to picture, from the tents and acrobats to the animals and the underlying tension of circus life. It was a memorable backdrop.
The story explored darker themes beneath the spectacle, particularly the realities of trafficking and corruption. It gave the circus a layered, unsettling feel that felt believable. I’m also now totally convinced this is the inner workings of circus life.
The romance between the FMC and MMC had a lot of potential, especially with both characters driven by a shared fight for justice. Their moral alignment and common goal made them an intriguing match and added emotional stakes to the story. I also really enjoyed the found family element.
Overall, it was a fun read that balanced both dark and lighter elements.
The circus setting was definitely a standout for me . It felt atmospheric and easy to picture, from the tents and acrobats to the animals and the underlying tension of circus life. It was a memorable backdrop.
The story explored darker themes beneath the spectacle, particularly the realities of trafficking and corruption. It gave the circus a layered, unsettling feel that felt believable. I’m also now totally convinced this is the inner workings of circus life.
The romance between the FMC and MMC had a lot of potential, especially with both characters driven by a shared fight for justice. Their moral alignment and common goal made them an intriguing match and added emotional stakes to the story. I also really enjoyed the found family element.
Overall, it was a fun read that balanced both dark and lighter elements.
January 18, 2026
I really enjoyed this book.
The writing was so descriptive you could almost feel the circus around you.
The main story covered human trafficking and the fmc and mmc trying to help the victims.
The story built up to the last part of the book being fast paced and edge of your seat.
There is still more to come in book 2 and I can’t wait.
The writing was so descriptive you could almost feel the circus around you.
The main story covered human trafficking and the fmc and mmc trying to help the victims.
The story built up to the last part of the book being fast paced and edge of your seat.
There is still more to come in book 2 and I can’t wait.
February 11, 2026
I was lucky enough to receive an ARC copy of The Ringmaster's Revenge.
This was an amazing book, truly. Rosa was such a badass FMC.
The setting was fantastic, who doesn't love a circus hey?
The writing really set the scene without being over the top.
I loved the dual POV of Rosa and Adriano.
I can't wait for book 2 .....
This was an amazing book, truly. Rosa was such a badass FMC.
The setting was fantastic, who doesn't love a circus hey?
The writing really set the scene without being over the top.
I loved the dual POV of Rosa and Adriano.
I can't wait for book 2 .....
Review of advance copy received from Author
ARC review
It's a dark but compelling world of masks and secrets. Sara Cook has created intriguing characters and world.
I love their nicknames for eachother:
Ma chérie - Adrianos nickname for Rosalie
Tiger - Rosalies nickname for Adriano
A sentence i had to highlight was this one from Rosalies pov: 'I refused to answer the devil, even if he is hot as sin'.
It's a dark but compelling world of masks and secrets. Sara Cook has created intriguing characters and world.
I love their nicknames for eachother:
Ma chérie - Adrianos nickname for Rosalie
Tiger - Rosalies nickname for Adriano
A sentence i had to highlight was this one from Rosalies pov: 'I refused to answer the devil, even if he is hot as sin'.
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