Venom and Virtue Series by Sarah Kennedy

Ten years ago, my sister was murdered. The police called it a random act of violence.I knew better.Now, I serve coffee with a smile at the Magnolia Diner. Sweet little Celeste, they call me. But that’s not who I am.At night, I hunt the monsters who slither through New Orleans’ cracks. Judge. Jury. Executioner. I’ve gotten good at making bad men disappear.Until he stumbles into my diner—FBI Agent Ethan Blake. Sharp suit, sharper instincts. He’s hunting a killer. And now, he’s hunting me... moreTen years ago, my sister was murdered. The police called it a random act of violence.I knew better.Now, I serve coffee with a smile at the Magnolia Diner. Sweet little Celeste, they call me. But that’s not who I am.At night, I hunt the monsters who slither through New Orleans’ cracks. Judge. Jury. Executioner. I’ve gotten good at making bad men disappear.Until he stumbles into my diner—FBI Agent Ethan Blake. Sharp suit, sharper instincts. He’s hunting a killer. And now, he’s hunting me. I should run. I should disappear. Instead, I find myself drawn to him—his intensity, his drive. A dangerous attraction I can’t afford.As we play a game of cat and mouse, one wrong move could expose all my secrets. But something darker than vengeance stalks these streets. Ancient magic pulses beneath the cobblestones, and I’m running out of time. Trust the man who could destroy me? Or face the darkness alone?In the Big Easy, everyone wears masks. Some more deadly than others. And I’m about to discover which ones hide the deadliest secrets of all.Welcome to my New Orleans. Hope you survive the night. Midnight at the Magnolia is the 1st in the Novella series, Venom & VirtueWhy Choose slow burn, ie the harem is built over the series.Fast burn HeatShort 2 hour read less

The masks we wear in the Big Easy are both a blessing and a curse. I should know—I’ve worn more than most.I was Sarah, then Celeste, now Evangeline.Each name, a new layer peeled away, revealing secrets and danger beneath. I came to New Orleans for justice, but found myself ensnared in a conspiracy far beyond the bayou.Just as I gain a foothold in this twisted world, my old mentor—the one who taught me everything about survival—reappears, threatening to destroy everything I've built... moreThe masks we wear in the Big Easy are both a blessing and a curse. I should know—I’ve worn more than most.I was Sarah, then Celeste, now Evangeline.Each name, a new layer peeled away, revealing secrets and danger beneath. I came to New Orleans for justice, but found myself ensnared in a conspiracy far beyond the bayou.Just as I gain a foothold in this twisted world, my old mentor—the one who taught me everything about survival—reappears, threatening to destroy everything I've built.Three men complicate my carefully laid A brilliant madman who sees the monsters inside us all,A musician whose soul is as deep as the bayou,And a fallen saint finally embracing his darkness.Each of them stirs something in me—dangerous, undeniable, and perhaps the only thing keeping me from falling apart.The deeper I delve into New Orleans' shadowy underworld, the higher the stakes become. The organization that killed my sister has roots twisted into the city's very foundation. And I am determined to bring them down, one by one—even if it means losing myself to the darkness that lurks within.Sometimes the deadliest shadows are the ones we cast ourselves.Welcome to my New Orleans. The monsters are waiting. Whispers in the Quarter is the 2nd in the Novella series, Venom & VirtueWhy Choose slow burn, ie the harem is built over the series.Fast burn HeatShort 2 hour read less

The rhythm of revenge is a dangerous dance. They say music soothes the savage beast.But what if the beast wears your face in the mirror?I've played so many roles, I'm starting to forget which mask is real. The bodies are piling up, and my hands won't stop shaking. But I'm so close to the truth about my sister's murder, I can taste it—bitter as hemlock, sweet as sin.Enter Jazz Reynaud, with his devil's smile and musician's soul. He knows every dark corner of New Orleans, every whispered secret... moreThe rhythm of revenge is a dangerous dance. They say music soothes the savage beast.But what if the beast wears your face in the mirror?I've played so many roles, I'm starting to forget which mask is real. The bodies are piling up, and my hands won't stop shaking. But I'm so close to the truth about my sister's murder, I can taste it—bitter as hemlock, sweet as sin.Enter Jazz Reynaud, with his devil's smile and musician's soul. He knows every dark corner of New Orleans, every whispered secret. He sees right through my carefully constructed façades, straight to the broken girl beneath. And that makes him more dangerous than any target I've hunted.The bayou holds ancient secrets, and something wicked stirs in its depths. My enemies circle closer, and the walls I've built are crumbling. Three men now stand between me and - A lawman whose kiss tastes like redemption- A scientist whose madness mirrors my own- And a musician who plays my soul like a finely tuned instrumentBut the loudest song is the one screaming in my head, demanding blood for blood. As my sister's killers draw near, the line between justice and vengeance blurs. My sanity hangs by a thread, and the truth threatens to shatter everything I've become.In the symphony of murder, every killer must face their final note.And mine is coming.Welcome to my New Orleans. The music never stops. But you might. Bayou Betrayals is the 3rd in the Novella series, Venom & VirtueWhy Choose slow burn, ie the harem is built over the series.Fast burn HeatShort 2 hour read less