Romancing the Shadows Series by Rianne Burnett

With her mother’s health failing, Dianne finds herself back in her old neighbourhood, Emory Falls. While some things have changed, a lot has stayed the same – like the bogeyman in her closet. It’s been a long time since she’s wondered about that monster but it doesn’t stop her from trying to lure him out. She doesn’t think that she’ll be right. Once the monster is out, though, the unexpected happens. The monster from the shadows is ready to give in to temptation and claim her as his... moreWith her mother’s health failing, Dianne finds herself back in her old neighbourhood, Emory Falls. While some things have changed, a lot has stayed the same – like the bogeyman in her closet. It’s been a long time since she’s wondered about that monster but it doesn’t stop her from trying to lure him out. She doesn’t think that she’ll be right. Once the monster is out, though, the unexpected happens. The monster from the shadows is ready to give in to temptation and claim her as his. But Dianne doesn’t know if she can juggle her job, her mother’s worsening condition, and the new desires the bogeyman inspires. Fortunately, she just might get all her answers when she gives in. This book deals with themes of mental health, Alzheimer's disease, mild violence, some mention of grief, and unwanted attention. less

Echo Rivers worked hard for a decade to get the life she craved. So why does it feel like she's suffocating? Longing to run away, one night she grabs the escape bag she's kept with her for months. She's returning home to Emory Falls where nobody will look for her. But things go differently than planned. Nothing is the same after a freak accident brings her face to face with a Reaper. Though she survives, she can't stop thinking about them... moreEcho Rivers worked hard for a decade to get the life she craved. So why does it feel like she's suffocating? Longing to run away, one night she grabs the escape bag she's kept with her for months. She's returning home to Emory Falls where nobody will look for her. But things go differently than planned. Nothing is the same after a freak accident brings her face to face with a Reaper. Though she survives, she can't stop thinking about them. Seeing them again is only supposed to quench her curiosity but she can't help feeling drawn to everything they are. Their passionate nights tell her that they feel the same. Just when they're exploring what the relationship can be, the reaper's job hits close to home and Echo has to deal with what it means for them. Can she really build a life with an entity that's shrouded in death? This book contains mild violence, the exploration of grief, brief mentions of DV, detailed anxiety attacks, and death. less

Did running from her abusive ex send her into the arms of something even worse? After two years in an abusive relationship with her fiancé, Warren, Zyon grabs what she can and runs. On a whim, she heads for Emory Falls--the one place her hairstylist can't stop talking about. It's remote, friendly, and exactly what she needs to feel safe. But when she finds out that her new house is haunted, Zyon is constantly torn between standing her ground and taking off again... moreDid running from her abusive ex send her into the arms of something even worse? After two years in an abusive relationship with her fiancé, Warren, Zyon grabs what she can and runs. On a whim, she heads for Emory Falls--the one place her hairstylist can't stop talking about. It's remote, friendly, and exactly what she needs to feel safe. But when she finds out that her new house is haunted, Zyon is constantly torn between standing her ground and taking off again. Even indulging in some wicked pleasures isn't enough to settle her mind. When her resident poltergeist lands her in the hospital, she's certain she has an answer. Then he surprises her by grovelling for her forgiveness. It's a familiar ploy, but something about it feels different. Genuine. Then she doesn't have time to think about it because Warren crashes into her life again. Between him and the poltergeist, will Zyon ever know peace or true romance again? This book is a dark romance that deals with themes such as death, self-harm, abusive relationships, and more, so read with caution. less