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Stained

by Ella James · Stained #1

2011 · 254 pages

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📚 Book 1 of a completed 4-book series

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When a devastating fire kills Julia's foster parents and burns her world to ashes, she discovers the culprit is far more sinister than a simple accident—a half-demon with answers she desperately needs. Fueled by grief and vengeance, she embarks on a cross-country hunt for the creature, only to find herself entangled with the mysterious and dangerously attractive Cayne, who has his own vendetta to settle. Together they navigate a shadowy world where celestial forces seem determined to keep Julia dead, and where trusting the enigmatic stranger at her side might be her smartest move or her biggest mistake. Packed with paranormal intrigue, high-stakes action, and the kind of tension that keeps you guessing, this is a thrilling ride for readers who love dark supernatural romance with real emotional weight.

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Dark paranormal romance with slow-burn tension and celestial mystery. Blend haunting indie vocals, moody alternative rock, and atmospheric orchestral elements. Think brooding supernatural danger meets tender vulnerability—like Phoebe Bridgers meets Imagine Dragons. Capture grief, vengeance, and dangerous attraction intertwined.

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