Dark Water Book Four
Xanthe Walter
Can their love survive the truth?
Josiah is facing the ultimate showdown against his powerful enemy, but the stakes have never been higher. If he fails, he'll lose both Alex and his freedom.
As he finally solves Elliot Dacre's murder, he also uncovers the devastating secret Alex has hidden from everyone. An explosive showdown forces them to confront the truth about each other, but will it shatter their bond beyond repair?
Don't miss the stunning finale of the Dark Water series, where what's hidden in the Quarterlands may change everything.
"LOVE LOVE LOVED this entire series..." Laurie⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
________________________________________________________________________________________________Dark Water. Deadly Secrets. Dangerous Love.
London, 2095. Sixty years after rising seas drowned the old world, a corrupt system of servitude keeps the new one afloat.
Josiah believed he'd escaped the Quarterlands forever. But his pursuit of justice drives him back to the one place he swore he'd never return—home.
Meanwhile, Alex surrenders to his captor's desires, playing a dangerous game of deception. But as the charade corrodes his sanity, their relationship twists into something monstrous.
When Josiah's relentless investigation finally uncovers Alex's most deeply buried secret, it threatens to destroy everything between them.
In this searing finale, the past demands its reckoning. Can there be any future for these two shattered men, or will the truth destroy them both?
This series contains mature content (see content advisory in Author's Notes) and must be read in order, beginning with Book One: "Crocodile Tears".
Tropes:- Enemies to Lovers
- Captive/Captor
- Dark Romance
- Slow Burn
- Hurt/Comfort
Praise for The Quarterlands:
"Why does it have to be over already?? 😢 ...a wonderful conclusion to this story arc." Susanne ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Truths finally emerge, and the ripple effect, caused by those revelations, impact everyone down to their core. I read this in a single sitting, unable to set it aside for real life. Highly recommended series with wonderful twists and turns all the way through." Karen ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Everyone, and I mean everyone, gets their perfect ending." Laurie⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"I never saw the ending coming and what an unexpected twist. This series will keep you at the edge of your seat the entire time. A brilliant read that I would highly recommend." Lisa ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Another fantastic continuation of one of the best series I have read in a while. The story between Josiah and Alex is written so beautifully... I felt what they were going through; that's how well Xanthe Walter writes her books." Nicole ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"This was the perfect ending. What an absolutely epic tale this series was...This series is going to be a frequent reread for me for the foreseeable future. It is definitely one of my top reads of the year!!" Alissa ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"This whole series has been amazing and book 4 was no exception. The climatic ending and all the twists, turns and secrets. The characters are done so well and the world building pulls you in." Sara ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Did I cry for like half of this book? Yes. Would I do this to myself again? Also yes. This series will stay in my mind for a long time..." Vesta ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"I felt like I was losing good friends when I ended this book." Dani ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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