In Death and Dark Obsessions, Kristen Coar delves deeper into the gripping world of Alex Bain, where the line between ordinary and monstrous is not just blurred; it’s obliterated. Set in a contemporary world brimming with magic, danger, and searing romance, this story is perfect for fans of series like Anita Blake, The Hollows, Crescent City, or the Nighthuntress. By day, Alex's tenure at Sweet Temptations Cakes is marked with success, her ascent up the corporate ladder as smooth as molten cocoa. By night, she joins forces with her wisecracking roommate Argo, a gourmet-loving demon corgi, and Sergeant Isabella "Izzie" Bliss of the CPD to keep Chicago safe from evils that don’t just hide under the bed. But not all battles have a happy ending. Some leave scars that continue to ache long after the monster has been killed. Barely recovered from her last ordeal, Alex is thrust back into the fray when a brutal supernatural murder threatens to unravel the very fabric of their world. As the death toll rises and the sinister machinations of the Hidden Village emerge, Alex must confront a new magic drug spreading through the streets. Joined by Finn, the charming bartender from the Other Tabard Inn, Alex races against time to prevent the city from descending into chaos. Will Alex be able to save her friends without succumbing to her vampire heritage? Will she allow Finn’s kindness to mend her fractured heart? Perhaps most importantly of all, will she ever find out how Argo fixes his gourmet meals without any thumbs? Prepare for a tale that tests the limits of love, loyalty, and the strength to stand in the light, even as darkness encroaches.
