Nightshade

Nightshade Duology, Book 1

By: Keri Lake

Narrated by: Islay Jacobs, Ryan West

A love so forbidden, it would shake the heavens.

My father called them messengers. He once told me they walked among us and that somewhere in this dark and godless city, there shined a faint sliver of hope. I had only to look for the signs.

Well, I’ve spent my whole life investigating the inexplicable and all I've found are the unsettling vestiges of iniquity—the evidence of another world shrouded by the obscure. Purgatory to some, where depravity hides in shadows, and girls like me are little more than delicious bites of temptation. Others call it Nightshade.

This peculiar place is where I first met the cold and callous recluse living in a decaying cliffside cathedral. Jericho Van Croix is the epitome of everything I’ve been told to fear: a raven-winged harbinger who wears intrigue like a warm black cloak, an enigma that I’m determined to unravel—even if it means getting closer than I should.

One touch is forbidden. Even so much as a kiss would be my demise. But the sin on his lips burns me up like a wild flame and his growing infatuation weakens my resolve.

Giving him what he wants, though, will mean no chance for redemption or escape. What's worse is the signs I’ve followed yet failed to see all these years begin to unmask a terrifying reality: Falling may be my only saving grace.

©2021 Keri Lake (P)2023 Podium Audio

Under-rated

This book & author doesn't get enough hype. This is my first title by Keri Lake & won't be my last! I love audio books & when the performance is there, it makes it so much better, so thank you as well to the narrators.
As for the book, absolutely loved listening to it. it's a title I could listen to again & would buy a physical copy. If they made this into a Movie or Series, I would watch. Keeps your attention, never boring or stale. I love how they flash back to the past & reference the future as well. I will say I loved Lucetina(sp) and the Barron's story more. It was more moving & captivating vs Farren's more modern, ordinary life. The spice was good & balances the dynamics. Looking forward to the next book!

Loved!

This was a great story. Solid plot. Many twists. I will definitely be reading the next in the series!

Great work

The plot was originally written, great writing . It’s like poetry. I enjoy reading the story

Felt like 3 books in 1!

This book lasted so long it genuinely felt like 3 books in 1 with the amount of action, character change and lore that was put into it. Extremely well written. Under rated for sure. 🌶️🌶️🌶️

unique story

this was my first gothic romance and I loved it! unique story I really didn't know what was going to happen