House of Rayne

House of Rayne

Harley Laroux

gothic romance(4k)

Forbidden sapphic love ignites on a mist-covered island where desire awakens something ancient and deadly.

Content Warnings
violence/gore

Description

From New York Times bestselling author and TikTok sensation Harley Laroux, 'House of Rayne' brings a gothic sapphic romance filled with supernatural suspense, set on a mist-covered island where passion meets peril, and forbidden love stirs ancient evils. This sinfully dark standalone is now available in a Deluxe Limited Edition Hardcover, designed for collectors.

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