
Is it hot?
by Selena Winters · Carnival #2
2024 · 244 pages · Independently Published
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When a restless girl escapes her sleepy hometown for the glittering chaos of a traveling carnival, she never expects to collide with Lars—a mysterious mechanic whose dark allure proves far more intoxicating than any thrill ride. What starts as a thrilling escape into his enigmatic world quickly spirals into something dangerously obsessive, where the line between passion and possession grows terrifyingly thin. As she's pulled deeper into the shadows lurking beneath the carnival's glittering facade, she's forced to ask herself the ultimate question: can love survive the darkness, or will she lose herself entirely? This dark romance novella is a wild, addictive ride that explores how love can both save us and destroy us—but rest assured, it delivers a satisfying HEA that makes the journey through the chaos absolutely worth it.
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Moody alternative and dark pop with sensual R&B undertones. Think intense, hypnotic beats, gothic atmosphere, and electric passion. Artists like The Weeknd, Banks, Halestorm, and FKA twigs. Addictive, dangerous, intoxicating—where desire becomes obsession.
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