Cover of Heart, Haunt, Havoc

Heart, Haunt, Havoc

Freydís Moon

The Gideon Testaments #1

gothic romance(2k)

A trans exorcist tackles an unruly haunted house — and accidentally falls for its nonbinary owner.

Character Archetypes
Representation
M/FLGBTQ+ side characterstrans MCnonbinary MCbisexual MC
Content Warnings
violence/goregrief

Description

Laced with romance, gothic imagery, Catholic mysticism, diaspora, and horror…When lonely transgender exorcist, Colin Hart, finds himself challenged by an unruly haunted house in Gideon, Colorado, he’s kept awake by ghosts, demons, ghouls, and the handsome nonbinary owner of the house, Bishop Martínez.Unlike the simple hauntings Colin is accustomed to, Bishop’s house is a living beacon, attracting a plethora of inhuman creatures, including a vengeful wolf-headed spirit who might be the key to quieting their sleepless nights.But as a heartbreaking mystery unravels, Colin comes face-to-face with the past Bishop tried to bury, opens a closet full of bloody skeletons, and trips into an accidental romance.As paranormally skilled as Colin might be, this particular haunting may be too messy for him to handle…

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