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Dunmoor is a tale of generational curses that threaten to destroy the most innocent and vulnerable.England, 1818. Lady Helena Winters hasn’t seen her husband in over a year—not since he disappeared without a trace. Torn between seeking a new purpose for her life and longing for her husband to return, Helena travels with her father to Dunmoor House for a fundraising ball. Although the estate was once her husband’s ancestral home, it has recently been purchased by Luke Lennox, a gentleman planning to establish a foundling hospital.

Passionate hearts. Dark secrets.England, 1819. Augusta Leonard’s childhood memories are terrifying and best forgotten. Even so, when her half-brother Lord Drake Winters sends a letter begging her to meet him at Dunmoor House, their childhood home, she has no choice but to go. After all, she’s never denied him anything. But revisiting the past may require more of her than she anticipated, and righting the wrongs of childhood could cost her everything.A few miles from Dunmoor, Alex Jameson is tasked with finding his murdered lover’s ten-year-old daughter Arabella and bringing her to safety. Arabella is not only troubled but also spouts dire predictions of destruction that have an uncanny habit of coming true. When Alex is visited by an entity that threatens the life of every man, woman, and child in the region, he finds himself battling an ancient evil that seeks to destroy everyone he loves.As Alex and Augusta cross paths in their search for the truth, both will learn that the past is sometimes better left buried.House of Brutes and Angels is the chilling sequel to Dunmoor, featuring family curses, wicked secrets, and a mysterious house with the darkest of pasts. If you liked Mexican Gothic and Crimson Peak, then you’ll love bestselling author London Clarke’s atmospheric, haunting story of forbidden love and a generational struggle of good versus evil.Praise for Dunmoor:"This book will definitely give the reader chills and ensure that they keep their lights on." -InD'Tale MagazineAmazon Reviews:"Hats off and congratulations to Clarke for surprising one of her fans with a novel that is disturbing, dark, and ensconced in the Gothic tradition.""Suspenseful, spooky, eerie with just enough romance, goodness and light to balance it perfectly.""Only London Clarke can weave a tale that mystifies, intrigues, and leaves you breathless with horrified anticipation of what happens next.""Excellent gothic horror!"

"A tale that will stick with the reader long after the last page is done, The Neighbor is not to be missed!–InD’Tale Magazine (recipient of the Crowned Heart of Excellence review)From the author of the Amazon bestseller Wildfell comes a new novel of supernatural suspense.Claire Vogel is a recently divorced mother of four girls and a successful counselor living in a planned and prestigious community. She knows all her neighbors, and they know her. Even so, Claire has a secret. To cope with hidden, deep-rooted pain, she often participates in risky, reckless behavior.When the mysterious Steel Nolan moves in next door to Claire, their flirtation quickly develops into a deeper attraction. But soon after, Claire and her children contend with sleepwalking, shadow men, and disembodied voices.As Claire begins to remember childhood memories and learns more about her new neighbor's past, her concern for her children's safety grows. Is Steel Nolan the man of her dreams … or the stuff of nightmares?Terrifying and disturbing, The Neighbor explores the thrill of danger, the depths of evil, and the dark and sinister elements that can haunt us for a lifetime.________________________________Praise for The Neighborhood Nightmares:★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This is possibly the best supernatural-entity-haunts-a-house story I've ever read, watched, or listened to. The book begins with a bang and just doesn't stop.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ It will make you look over your shoulder, draw the curtains and listen for every little sound in your home. Enjoy.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A dark, sinister tale that portrays the message of how looks can be deceiving, and for Claire, her family and neighbourhood, they can be deadly!★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Oh my goodness this had me on the edge of my seat. Quite frightening at times.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ If you are looking for a nail biting, breath holding, dark, sinister read, that in parts gives you a scare, then this is the book for you!★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A stunning book well presented and detailed. A page turner in the true sense. London Clarke is new favourite author!

Amazon bestselling author London Clarke’s new offering weaves a chilling tapestry of suspense where the boundaries between life and death blur, and the bonds of love are put to the ultimate test.Hope Hendriks believed she had endured the worst after her husband's tragic suicide shattered her world, leaving her adrift and penniless. Seeking solace and a fresh beginning, she seizes an opportunity in a quaint Tennessee town, moving into a dilapidated lakeside rental. Yet the past refuses to release its grip on her. Mysterious and unsettling occurrences rattle the fragile peace she desperately clings to, hinting at a presence that defies the boundaries of mortality.Neighbor Reed Sewall lives in the shadow of his own hardships, tied to an unstable partner. Drawn to his enigmatic new neighbor, their tentative connection deepens amid the backdrop of unexplained phenomena. But as attraction blossoms, their complicated pasts threaten both of them. He's bruised by a toxic relationship, while she's haunted by the ghost of a spouse she barely knew.In a quest to unravel the secrets shrouding her husband's life and death, Hope embarks on a treacherous journey, unearthing a history fraught with tragedy and malevolent forces. The spectral energies within her dwelling surge in intensity, intertwining with whispers of a cursed family who met their doom within its walls. Reed finds himself irresistibly drawn into Hope's dangerous pursuit, and together, they must confront an ancient malevolence that hungers for their souls.Until Death peers into the abyss that divides existence and explores the enduring power of love, even when faced with incomprehensible darkness. Can love conquer evil that defies explanation?

“I couldn’t put this down; as evidence, it is 3:20 AM, and I just finished.”“... pulls you in from the beginning and keeps you pulled in.”—Hidden GemsTrue crime writer Kendall Casey has always been drawn to dark stories, but her latest project leads her to a neighborhood shrouded in secrets. Located in the North Carolina mountains, The Cove is a community in which the neighbors are far from harmonious. The Guffs are openly despised, while the charming entertainers, the Robinettes, are adored by all.When Kendall’s wayward sister arrives unexpectedly and vows that she’s changed, Kendall reluctantly agrees to let her stay. But as the Robinettes welcome her sister into their inner circle, Kendall’s peaceful life unravels into a series of terrifying paranormal encounters, and simmering neighborhood tensions ignite into dangerous feuds. The closer Kendall gets to uncovering the truth, the more she suspects the Robinettes are hiding something sinister.As neighborhood tensions boil over and terrifying visions haunt her nights, Kendall finds herself closer than ever to a dark truth lurking just below the surface. But some secrets are better left buried . . . and Kendall may not survive unearthing this one.

“The Meadows is a ‘keep the lights on and hide under the covers’ thriller that will have readers turning pages late into the night.” -InD’Tale Magazine Winner of the Gold Medal 2020 Independent Publishers Award for Horror. Singer-songwriter Scarlett DeHaven is seeking a fresh start in the Shenandoah Valley, leaving behind a troubled past of drug addiction and rehab. But when she purchases an abandoned house with a dark history, she discovers that the horrors of the past are not easily forgotten. As she tries to transform the house into a luxury bed and breakfast, Scarlett experiences terrifying visions and hears haunting voices. Cryptic warnings from strangers and the discovery of a tunnel used for a local cult's rituals only intensify her fear. As violent spirits target Scarlett, she must fight back against an unknown and terrifying force. From the author of Wildfell comes a gripping supernatural thriller that blurs the lines between reality and nightmare. The Meadows will make readers believe that anything is possible and that no one is safe from the monsters that lurk within. ________________________________Praise for The Legacy of Darkness series: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I love the way London has perfectly blended Greek Mythology, Demonology and good old Catholic exorcism into a gripping tale that keeps your heart rate in high gear.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Are you a fan of creepy mansions, hidden passageways, and dark and sinister happenings in remote settings? The Meadows has all of this and much, much more.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A great read that kept me awake, wanting to know what happens next.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Great characters gripped me straight away.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A nail biting page turner for those of us that love the creepy ghost stories that make you flinch at the random noises in the middle of the night.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ If you want supernatural horror then this is definitely your book!

A woman trapped by her own fears inherits a house haunted by a legacy of darkness and a history of ritual sacrifices. A violent attack nearly a decade ago has left  Avery Tullinger barely able to walk outside. Following her estranged father’s death, she inherits Whickering Place, a historic mansion in Asheville, North Carolina, currently occupied by two tenants: Colin Gallagher, a young doctor, and his mysterious brother, Pearse. Soon after moving in, Avery learns that her father’s life in the house was consumed by the supernatural … and the activity appears to be starting again. As paranormal events within the house escalate, so does Avery’s attraction for Pearse, even though Colin warns her that his younger brother is involved in a dangerous cult called The Colony. Faced with losing Whickering Place, her heart, and even her life, Avery is forced to make unimaginable choices. And as Whickering Place becomes the focal point for The Colony’s bloody rituals, the house’s dark history threatens to repeat itself. Both a novel of terror and a story of love, Whickering Place is a paranormal thriller of nonstop suspense about the risks of living and loving outside safe boundaries and the relationships that change, motivate, and sustain us. ________________________________Praise for The Legacy of Darkness series: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Avery is a brilliant gothic heroine.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I must say that Whickering Place really blew me away!★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A great read that kept me awake, wanting to know what happens next.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Great characters gripped me straight away.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ If you're a fan of vampires, ghosts, and a touch of romance, you will love Whickering Place.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This paranormal book is different from other books I've read. I was interested from beginning to end.

“If you’ve read previous books by London Clarke, then you will love this one. If you haven’t, she’s about to become your new favorite author.”—Readers’ FavoriteAfter months of searching for his missing wife, ex-priest turned demonologist Hunter Massabrook gets a call that Laura has turned up in a New Orleans hospital. But the woman barely looks like his wife, and she’s going by a different name. Worse, she’s obsessed with another man and memories of a life she’s lived in a place called Nocturne House.As Laura relays the story of her disappearance and the people responsible, she also reveals her connection to a dangerous cult, a group of modern-day vampires that controls and manipulates through psychological strongholds, supernatural entities, and all-too-human wicked intentions.Hunter soon realizes that Laura is still in danger, and she remains bound to the house through her heart, mind, and blood.In the final suspenseful installment of the Legacy of Darkness series, supernatural and human evil collide in a tale about the power and danger of living outside society’s expectations and the relationships that can ruin or redeem us. ________________________________Praise for The Legacy of Darkness series: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I love the interweaving of the supernatural with the love stories of the characters.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Gripping, creepy and entertaining. I couldn't put it down and love what I read.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A great read that kept me awake, wanting to know what happens next.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Great characters gripped me straight away.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ To me London Clarke is one of the greats in horror/suspense writing and I love her books.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This paranormal book is different from other books I've read. I was interested from beginning to end. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Don't read this alone and on a rainy night. Your imagination might get the better of you.

Running away isn’t always an escape…After a traumatic experience with her graduate school professor, Anne Fleming disposes of all her possessions, boards a plane, and plans to check out of life. A chance meeting on an international flight leads her to Wildfell, a gothic mansion north of London. At first glance, Wildfell seems like the perfect place to hide out, and Anne is intrigued by its strange atmosphere and history of disappearances and deaths. Soon, echoing voices, ghostly mists, a mute girl with a sketchbook full of murders, and a possessive landlady force her to confront her deepest fears.Anne’s budding romance with gorgeous Irish actor Bain Tierney holds her to the house. But when Wildfell tenants begin disappearing and dying, Anne must decide if she trusts Bain. Is anyone in the house who they claim to be? Or are supernatural forces at work inside Wildfell? And will they ever let her leave?

Don’t go near the attic door.Don’t go outside after midnight.Don’t ever listen to them.Ghostwriter Callie Rowe has landed on what seems like a dream job: penning the memoir of her 90s rockstar crush, Riff Fall. But as she sets foot on remote Invisible Island, where Riff resides in his enigmatic beachfront mansion, she quickly realizes that beneath the allure of fame lies something more sinister.Rumors swirl around Riff and his secluded existence, particularly concerning the inexplicable disappearance of his wife years ago. And entering Riff's world comes with a set of rules: never venture outside after midnight and steer clear of the blue door upstairs.Despite her best intentions to keep personal and professional boundaries intact, Callie is drawn to Riff, whose troubled past intertwines with his present reality. Bound by a contract from decades ago, Riff is haunted not only by his lost reputation but also by something lurking just beyond the edges of his property.But as Callie becomes entangled in Riff's self-imprisonment, she realizes that she, too, is being hunted by something malevolent. Forced to confront the darkness of her past and the terrifying truth about the price of fame, Callie wonders if she will discover Riff’s secrets or become the next victim of the night singers’ deadly symphony.A music-laden tale of terror, The Night Singers explores the echoes of the past and the demented and dangerous journey that can lead to success or ruin.

Some songs are unforgettable.For Lainey Bounds, the island was once a refuge from her life in Savannah, a place where solitude reigned, drinks flowed, and time seemed to stand still. Now it feels more like a trap. The auto shop she inherited is on the verge of collapse, her nights behind the bar grow lonelier, and every relationship seems destined to fail.Then news breaks: rock star Ridge Buchanan is back on tour. For twenty years, Ridge has been the one constant in Lainey‚'s life, their friendship laced with everything they never dared admit. But their bond carries wounds, and time has not erased the regrets.As debts mount, trust is shattered, and secrets darken around her, Lainey faces a storm of emotional reckoning that threatens to consume everything she has built, and everything she still longs for.To survive, she must confront the past she tried to bury, the man she has never truly let go of, and the haunting truth that some second chances come at a devastating cost.Island of Lost Things is the first book in the Songs for the Lost series, perfect for fans of Taylor Jenkins Reid, Jodi Picoult, and Carley Fortune. Expect friends-to-lovers, small-town secrets, emotional second chances, and the high price of love and redemption.