THE POISONER

Amidst the gaslit alleys and cobblestone streets of Victorian London, two killers find themselves entangled in a waltz they cannot escape.  

Alina Lis, a botanist and hobbyist poisoner, has a pastime of killing unsavory men in her twisted sense of poetic justice. When she targets the conceited playboy, Silas Forbes, only to find him in her apothecary the following week, she discovers human men are the least of her problems.

The pair’s unlikely association sparks gossip among affluent society. As their mysterious bond deepens, a chilling truth emerges—concealed identities, lurking foes, and questions as plentiful as the hydra’s head brew within this haunting Gothic tale of violent passion.

Will Silas and Alina find themselves in each other's arms, or will the shadows of their past keep them apart? 

The Poisoner is BOOK ONE of a planned series of THREE BOOKS 

Amazon Top 10 Bestseller of Gothic romance, horror/suspense, victorian historical.


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FAQs

  • Primarily GOTHIC and DARK ROMANCE with the sub-genre being SUPERNATURAL HORROR.

  • This is a Gothic Romance and includes explicit sexual scenes. The book also has elements of horror and mystery, which means there may be descriptions of violence, gore, and blood. These characters may take part in consuming substances that are inappropriate and should not be repeated. Some scenes include light BDSM, which in reality would be performed by experienced partners who have had extensive conversations about trust, consent, and boundaries. There is a discussion of sexual assault and an on-page non-con scene. Not all actions in this book were made for sexual gratification and should not serve as a reference for healthy or realistic sexual and emotional relationships. If you are sensitive to sexual assault, please enter Chapter 48 cautiously. 

    As always, depiction is not endorsement. 

  • • Primal

    • Vampires

    • Dub/non-con

    • A variation of knotting

    • Risk-Aware Consent Kink

    • Chasing

    • Biting

    • Hair Pulling

    • Blood play

    • Forked tongues

    • Brat/Brat tamer

    • Spitting

    • Mutual Stalking

    Kinks included, but not necessarily intended for romantic/erotic effect considering their negative depiction in the context of the story. Either way, they should be labeled:

    • Impact play with whip

    • Inappropriate use of rice

    • Degradation/Praise

    • Sadism

  • This series is labeled a Gothic Romance, and the rule of the romance genre is the HEA!

    So YES! There will be an HEA by the end of the series.

  • Book II is in its second draft stage! Expecting it in 2025.

    Book III TBA