A cursed count, a gifted governess, and a love born in darkness...Governess Isobel Sterling feels fortunate to have found a safe haven in the Montgomery household. The children are kind, and the lord and lady of the house leave her alone. Just when her life seems as good as it can get, mysterious visitors arrive from abroad. At first, Isobel is flattered by the single-minded attention she receives from their handsome young guest, the Conte Matteo Garibaldi. But when girls in the village go missing, Isobel has a terrible suspicion the disappearances are linked to the darkness she can see growing behind Matteo's eyes. Filled with dread, she tries to avoid his company—until she is locked in with him for the night. ✨ Paranormal Regency✨ Governess - Italian Count Romance✨ Compromised Into Marriage✨ He falls first✨ Secret Witch✨ Demon Possession✨ Alpha male/Cursed hero✨ High Heat✨ Dark Family Secrets✨ Strong, Resilient Heroine✨ Forced proximity✨ Standalone  A gothic fable set in the Regency era, perfect for fans of Bridgerton with darker appetites...