Jump to ratings and reviews

The Portal to the Damned

Not yet published
Expected 17 Nov 26
She's a homicide detective bound by duty. He's a high demon bound by an oath. And a killer trying to rewrite the laws of Hell.

Philadelphia homicide detective Bria Reilly hunts those who take what isn't theirs. But when a string of gruesome murders hits her streets, each staged to represent a cardinal sin, she realizes she’s hunting something far worse than a man. Silas Drake—a lethal, infuriatingly attractive high demon whose past is as dark as the killer she’s hunting. The two have been playing a dangerous game of cat and mouse for months before the murders.

When the investigation takes a supernatural turn, Bria is forced to ally with Silas. He knows the underworld and the monsters it harbors; she knows the streets. But as the bodies pile up and the tension between them reaches a scorching breaking point, they uncover a betrayal that strikes far too close to home.

The murders aren't mere senseless violence—they are a ritual to force open a portal to the damned, meant to bypass Lucifer himself and allow a demon army to spill out and wage war on the mortal realm.

With the clock ticking down to the final sin, Bria and Silas must race to stop an apocalyptic war. An unbreakable bond is growing between them. Bria can’t help but wonder—when the last sin is claimed, will humanity crumble? Or will her soul?

Note: This standalone book features a long trigger warning list, high-heat forbidden romance, and a Happy For Now (HFN) ending. This book is for readers 18+.

296 pages, Paperback

Expected publication November 17, 2026

Loading...
Loading...

About the author

K.A. Ravensong

1 book16 followers

Ratings & Reviews

What do you think?

Friends & Following

Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!

Community Reviews

5 stars
17 (58%)
4 stars
10 (34%)
3 stars
2 (6%)
2 stars
0 (0%)
1 star
0 (0%)
Displaying 1 - 27 of 27 reviews
Profile Image for RootsfortheVillain.
449 reviews67 followers
September 20, 2026
Bria is a homicide detective who knows nothing about the supernatural. Silas is a powerful demon who keeps lesser demons in line as they hunt souls. Bria and Silas have been locked in a tense game of cat and mouse, but when a series of murders turns up, each marked with a symbol for a cardinal sin, they are forced to team up. As the killings go on, they must race against time to catch the killer and stop a ritual that could start an apocalyptic war.

I enjoy both romance and mystery thrillers, so The Portal to the Damned was a fun book for me. I liked Silas and Bria as the main characters. Their chemistry was intense and led to some truly spicy scenes. I also liked how the supernatural world was described as Silas and Bria searched for the serial killer who wanted to start a war. I even found myself caring about many of the side characters as the story went on.

If you want a standalone book with forbidden romance and a good mystery, I definitely recommend this one.

The Portal to the Damned is out November 17th.

Thank you to K.A. Ravensong for the opportunity to review The Portal to the Damned. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Profile Image for Gabys_Vault .
49 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Author
September 19, 2026
It is completely different from what i ussually read. it is about a detective who has to solve a case, following the clues until she discovers that the emerging deaths are part of a ritual to open the door to the other world.

it is interesting and well-constructed, but what i didn’t quite convince me is that there are too many sex scenes,which in my opinion are unnecessary.

leaving that aside, it is an interesting and well-built premise.

what i liked the most was that it is a detective novel mixed with fantasy.


This book is a 4 star read for me.


I want to thank the author for allowing me to Review this ARC.
Profile Image for Kirby Jordan.
55 reviews2 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
September 20, 2026
An ARC review, book gifted by the author.
4.5⭐️ read.

Review comingThis was a fantastic game of cat and mouse between the two MCs!

Detective Bria is investigating a series of gruesome and bizarre murders across Philadelphia, all while being tailed by a mysterious man who has been appearing at her crime scenes, and following her, for the past seven months. A little creepy? Absolutely. But he’s also ridiculously sexy and massive, so there’s that!

What initially appears to be a series of religiously motivated murders soon takes a much darker, supernatural turn. When Bria finally comes face-to-face with Silas, she’s thrust headfirst into a world of demons, sigils, Lucifer, and Hell on Earth.

This enemies-to-lovers romance quickly evolves into a serious case of touch her and die, and I was completely here for it. Silas’s backstory, how he lost his entire family and ultimately became a demon, was heartbreaking, and I especially enjoyed the scenes that took us into his past. They added so much depth to his character and made his relationship with Bria even more compelling.

Despite the fast pace, the relationship between Bria and Silas felt believable, and the chemistry between them was 🔥. The side characters also really stood out and added plenty to the story rather than simply fading into the background.

And the spice? Extra hot! There were some seriously steamy, horn-grabbing moments that ventured dangerously close to monster smut territory, and honestly, I’m not complaining. 😂🔥

I genuinely have nothing negative to say about this novella. My only complaint is that I desperately wish it had been a full-length novel. I wanted more of Bria and Silas, more of their story, and definitely more time in this dark, delicious supernatural world.

A fast-paced, spicy, supernatural enemies-to-lovers read with demons, murder, danger, heartbreak, and one seriously possessive demon. What’s not to love?....
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
320 reviews12 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
September 14, 2026
I loved reading Bria and Silas's story. Bria is a homicide detective, while Silas is a demon. Bria knows nothing of the supernatural world, but it begins to encroach on her workplace. In the beginning, the prologue leaves you with questions that instantly suck you into the story.

Bodies begin appearing with brands on their left hands. The crime scenes are anything but normal. Silas keeps making his appearance known. If you're into the morally grey stalker type, then you'll love him. With mystery lurking in the corners and bodies piling up, with heavy frustration, Bria and Silas form a bond.

Reading this unhold is beautiful and somewhat hilarious. You have to love when two people want each other but choose to fight it so stubbornly, but I digress. They finally start putting pieces of the case together, and the truth is a betrayal that cuts sharper than a knife.

I enjoyed the world building and the characters unfolding love interest. You even learn more of Silas's history and how he became a demon. So, if you like the paranormal side of romance with an added seven deadly sins narrative, you'll absolutely love this read.

“I like to keep expectations low. That way, I can exceed them just by showing up.”
Profile Image for Abbie.
139 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Author
September 23, 2026
Thankyou to K.A. Ravensong for the opportunity to read your debut novel, The Portal to the Damned!!

The premise of this book drew me in instantly! I couldn't wait to dive in to this paranormal romance. The ritualistic murders based on the seven deadly sins were such a hook for me.

This is a relatively short book so it was very fast-paced for those who like to get straight in to the nitty gritty! However, for me, the book needed to be longer! I feel I needed more world building, and time to become attached to the MCs. When reading any sort of paranormal/fantasy etc type book, I find I need that time to get to know our MCs and become so invested in them, and I don't feel that a 250-300 page book allowed me the space to do that.

Picky point, but for me personally, I'm not a fan of real life references - mention of Bath & Body Work, Dr Pepper & Aldi drags me straight out of the story. Reading is escapism for me so these references aren't necessary details I need in order to enjoy a story.

HOWEVER, the smutty scenes definitely paid off, horns may be the new headboard ... iykyk👀

Pick up The Portal to the Damned if you fancy a fast-paced paranormal romance, bordering on monster romance!!🖤
Profile Image for Candice E..
22 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Author
September 23, 2026
Thank you, K.A. Ravensong for providing this pre-production eBook for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

This book was addicting, dark, and spicy!

The author’s writing style really drew me in and kept me engaged throughout. I didn’t know what to expect with a dark paranormal romance, as I believe this is my first read in the genre. It was so much better than I expected.

The FMC is a strong, determined detective, and the MMC is a morally grey demon from Hell. The cat and mouse game between the FMC and MMC felt dangerous, but also thrilling in a twisted kind of way.

The spice was intense, very descriptive, and kinky. However, it did not take away from the overall plot; searching for a possible serial killer. The plot thickens, which leaves the reader questioning and guessing, with some unexpected moments.

I really enjoyed The Portal to the Damned and I encourage those who enjoy dark romance, heavy spice, and a mystery driven plot, to add this to your TBR.
Profile Image for Carrie A.
42 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Author
September 18, 2026
I loved this book so much! It’s short, a little spicy, kind of sweet at times, and had such an interesting plot. Bria is a detective and her stalker, Silas, is a demon. These two had great chemistry once they finally started talking and the banter…top tier. Bria is really a strong FMC and I loved her stubbornness and dedication.

The crimes Bria was investigating were based on the seven deadly sins. I love true crime shows and the plot had a kind of crime tv vibe to it, but make it paranormal. The side characters added so much to the story (loved Juno and Dorian!) and I adored sweet, starving little Muffin.

I definitely can’t wait to read more from K.A. Ravensong. This was a fantastic debut book!

Thank you so much to K.A. Ravensong for allowing me to ARC read this book. I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
Profile Image for Jessica Sokol.
140 reviews10 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
September 23, 2026

Wow, this book packed so much in for a story under 300 pages! Sometimes with quick reads certain parts feel rushed and this didn’t at all!

The story is so unique bc we’re in modern day Philly but with a fantasy aspect including demons, a portal, and hell. I’m a sucker for true crimes and this follows a homicide detective, our FMC Bria, while she is trying to solve murders associated with the seven deadly sins. Silas, our demon MMC, allies with her to help and then their relationship develops into something truly beautiful.

I loved Bria’s character. She is a badass that’s smart, strong, and fierce. Silas is sexy af, pierced, protective, caring, and he’s willing to experiment. That’s all I’ll say about that. 🥵 Just know the spice was DELICIOUS. I wanted a longer book just so I could get more of it! 🤣 🔥🔥

I am honored to have been able to ARC read this. ❤️
Profile Image for Em.
94 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Author
September 15, 2026
ARC Reader for KA Ravensong

What happens when a homicide detective finds out her stalker is actually a demon?

Bria lands an interesting homicide with a sigil burning into the palm of the victims hand. What fast becomes a series of murders that all align with the 7 sins, she finds herself working alongside her stalker, Silas. They work together to stop the murders before time runs out on a portal to the Damned being opened.

This was an amazing read that keeps you invested throughout the entire story. I had a hard time putting this down!
7 reviews1 follower
Review of advance copy received from Author
September 25, 2026
The Portal to the Damned hooked me right from the start!
Our FMC Bria a Detective and our MMC Silas a Demon. She’s investigating murders that are linked to the seven deadly sins. He’s decided he needs to help her, even though he’s been stalking her.

The banter is so fun between these two. The connection is magnetic. The chemistry and spice unmatched. The twists and turns didn’t stop right up till the end. Looking forward to another book from this debut author 😊

I couldn’t put this book down. I gave it five stars.
Thank you K.A. Ravensong for the arc to read and review.
Profile Image for Sinead Smith.
82 reviews2 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
September 4, 2026
Thank you to K.A. Ravensong for sending me the arc. All my opinions are my own.

The book was short, spicy, sassy and sultry.

The characters are easy to get to know and root for, the female main character is baddass as is the literal demon MMC.

It is a fantastic mood read and got me out of a reading slump. Being short it is perfect to devour in one weekend. (Not mentioning I am a fast reader and finished it the day it dropped into my inbox).
25 reviews
September 21, 2026
This book is Divinci Code meets the Rookie. Fast paced, great character backstories, Dual POV, and cat & mouse stalkers had me devouring this book in a day. The writing was descriptive and not boring.

Trauma back stories and found family build both the MMC and the FMC so they. An find a way forward. The use of lore and biblical references to show how demons and angels mess with humans.

@👻 K.A. Ravensong 🖤✍️ you wrote a great story and I can’t wait to see what you do next.
Profile Image for Lucy Hampton.
101 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Author
September 22, 2026
I received a ARC copy from the author and devoured it in days. I love anything to do with the seven deadly sins and this was no different. I loved Bria and Silas and the chemistry between them was everything! This book had all the spice after a little slow burning… There were some bits of spice that were actually a bit much for me but apart from that this book was phenomenal. I really enjoyed it!
17 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Author
September 23, 2026
I devoured this book. I loved how this story was so action packed and genuinely had a story to tell and not all smut. It is fast paced and so easy to get sucked into the story! I genuinely had such a big “oh shit” moment when i finished the book and went back to the very beginning and re-read the prologue 🤯🤯 … i was not prepared at all to have my mind blown because i didn’t piece it together until then. OVERALL AMAZING BOOK!!!
Profile Image for Lindsay Herbein.
1 review1 follower
September 11, 2026
I really enjoyed this book!I loved the supernatural crime storyline and the FMC, but let’s be honest… the broody demon stole the show for me. Give me a morally questionable, broody man any day. The FMC and her demon made this one so much fun to read! Also shout out to Juno, she was a fun side character!
Profile Image for Shebee.
5 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Author
September 18, 2026
A paranormal romance with vibes of the tv show Lucifer? Sign me up. This book brought me in immediately with its fast paced story, and kept me hooked all the way through. The twists were perfect, the spice was delicious, and my jaw was on the floor during the 3rd act. I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
Profile Image for Ashley Escamilla.
19 reviews1 follower
Review of advance copy
September 19, 2026
ARC REVIEW

Paranormal romance has to grab my attention from the very beginning to keep me interested, and this book did exactly that from page one.

This was a spicy, fast-paced short read that had me hooked. A homicide detective and a demon working together? Say less. The paranormal elements, mystery, and chemistry between them made this such a fun read.
Profile Image for Caroline Bristow.
378 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Author
September 20, 2026
😈 I received an ARC from the author so the thoughts are my own 😈

Y'all! If you watched and liked the cw show, Lucifer, then you need to get you hands on The Portal To The Damned! It felt so fresh. I've recentl rewatched Lucifer and I was needing a book just like it and low and behold I received an arc copy of something like it! Bonus points for the fmc being a Dr. Pepper girlie!
Profile Image for Brittney Gebers.
62 reviews
September 24, 2026
This book kept me up late. It pulls you in and keeps you there. Not sure Id say enemies to lovers….Mystery. Thriller. Murder. Humans. Demons. Stalking. Worlds intersect.
Solving murders and intersecting realms is only the surface.
This world does have plenty of hate but there is so much beauty in an open mind and strong relationships.
Thank you K.A. Ravensong!

*ARC reader.
Profile Image for Cindy Penner.
47 reviews3 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
September 14, 2026
I loved this so much! Serial killers and demons together? Two of my favorite things-sign me up!

I really enjoyed reading Bria and Silas’ story, along with getting to know all the side characters. The combination of dark, twisted and supernatural elements made this such a fun read.

I’m definitely hoping to read more from author A.K.Ravensong in the future
Profile Image for Nicole Hamilton.
2 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Author
September 18, 2026
Looking for something fast paced, high spice, great plot, strong FMC...AND a winged demon shadow daddy? This book has it all! I was hooked from the dedication and kicking my little feetsies the entire time!
Profile Image for Coffeebooklibrary Rhea Lewis.
84 reviews4 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
September 21, 2026
Terrifyingly BEAUTIFUL!

5* ARC reads are sooooooooooo back ! I loved this book, the mystery is real, I was literally playing monk the whole way through. Just when you think you cracked the code … nope Silas hits us with another red flag 🤣
Profile Image for VIRGINIA Pagan.
146 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
September 15, 2026
A must read!! This was so good and it was under 300 pages. I need more from K. a. Ravensong
Profile Image for Tristin Cooke.
19 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Author
September 15, 2026
This book gives Lucifer meets csi vibes. Really enjoyed it.
1 review
Review of advance copy received from Author
September 16, 2026
So good! Definitely gave me Constantine meets romance vibes. Can’t wait for more by the author.
Profile Image for Miranda.
5 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Author
September 19, 2026
I like the main characters & the storyline is a fun concept!
Profile Image for Gina K.
50 reviews1 follower
Review of advance copy received from Author
August 21, 2026
I was selected as an ARC reader for this book. K.A. Ravensong sent us the first chapter and I am invested. I can't wait to get the rest! I do not want give anything away but the first chapter drew me in.
Full review UPDATE: I am providing an honest review upon completion of the book.

I really loved the characters and the overall plot of the story. The FMC was smart and snarky and really likable. The MMC was a demon after my own heart. He drew me in immediately. He is as equal parts dangerous as he is lovable. His backstory....ugh....that is all I will say. There were definitely some twists that I did not see coming. The ending was equally happy and heartbreaking just because of the emotional journey to get there and knowing what the future holds and what it will not. Sorry, trying not to give away major plot points here. Most of the side characters are likeable, especially Juno and Dorian. My only character gripe was Jared. He felt annoying and just fell flat for me, which could be totally subjective, and might be different for others.

Overall, it is a very quick read. It has mystery, romance, spice that is enough and not overbearing, demon lore, and even a bit of silliness (I am talking about you Muffin, you little traitor). I will be per-ordering a copy because the character art is awesome and recommend it to others for a quick spicy paranormal romance with mystery.
Displaying 1 - 27 of 27 reviews