Liminal

A Dark Paranormal Romance

By: Lyla Andrews

Narrated by: Darren Draper, Jessica Threet

A dark, slow burn paranormal romance with feminine rage and morally grey main characters, set in an Appalachian southern gothic atmosphere. After a failed suicide attempt and a frantic escape from my abusive marriage, I’m desperate to find the man who’s been appearing in my dreams and watching me from the shadows–someone who no one else believes exists. This enigmatic yet alluring man wants something from me, though I'm not sure what. By the time I realize he’s tricked me by luring me away from home, it’s too late.

He’s not just a man but an immortal, one who sustains himself by taking humans’ lives. One who’s been stalking me for months, waiting for me to break until he could stake his claim on my death for his own selfish reasons. Ambrose is a predator–lethal, manipulative, and devastatingly handsome.

And now, isolated with him in his cabin deep in the Appalachian mountains, I’m forced into an impossible bargain: surrender my own life, or take lives on his behalf. Allow myself to become the hunted, or force myself to become the hunter.

I hate him. I hate what I’ve agreed to do. I hate myself. More than anything, I hate that his dark charm, wicked humor, and flickers of humanity make him seem like less of a monster with each passing day we spend together. But the longer I stay with him, the more the lines between good and evil begin to blur, and my reluctance to fulfill my end of the bargain evolves into bloodlust, a hunger for vengeance, and a way to reclaim the power that’s been taken from me.

Which begs the question… What makes a monster, and in trying to survive, am I becoming one myself?

©2025 Lyla Andrews (P)2026 Lyla Andrews

Surprisingly good!

I will preface this with this is not my typical read. But with that being said I really did enjoy this book! My only true beef with it was the narrator, Brielle is a born and raised Appalachian woman yet has no accent… but every side character does?? I think the story would’ve been stronger if it was read as the character would’ve spoke. But that is really my only problem with the book, this was my first paranormal romance and I could barely put it down. I loved the slow burn with a forced proximity. I also feel like the “liminal” supernatural aspect was very original and had me wanting to know more. This book did have heavy topics so please read the trigger warnings first and does contain spicy scenes!

Dipping my toe into Dark Paranormal Romance

Such a cool paranormal romance concept. Dark Romance that isn't too bad and I think perfect for those wanting to try it out.

The MMC literally survives by taking years from human lives to extend his own life, which makes him very morally gray right from the start.

The FMC is trying to escape an abusive relationship and ends up making a deal with him that pulls her into his world. I really liked watching their relationship develop while knowing exactly what he has to do to survive.

Really interesting premise and it kept me curious the whole time.

Loved the voice actors. So good!

Some trigger warnings such as suicide, abuse, violence and may not be for everyone. (But I am of course here for it... what does that say about me? 🤷🏼‍♀️)