Release Blitz & Review: Moonlit Thorns (Midnight Manor #1) by P. Rayne

Thursday, February 29, 2024

Release Blitz & Review: Moonlit Thorns (Midnight Manor #1) by P. Rayne

Moonlit Thorns by P. Rayne is now live!

Title: Moonlit Thorns
Series: Midnight Manor #1
Author: P. Rayne
Release Date: February 29, 2024

No one knows what happens up at Midnight Manor.

The home of the Voss brothers sits like a sentinel looking down on our small town, remaining a mystery. The four brooding billionaires rarely leave the confines of the iron gates, fueling rumors that have existed for decades.

When my father dies, all the security I’ve known is ripped away, forcing me to come face to face with the eldest brother, Asher Voss. His outward beauty is just as I’d heard—it belies a predatory nature, irresistibly drawing me in.

A bargain is made, and I have no choice but to live in the shadowy confines of his gothic manor to save my family. As time passes, it becomes harder and harder to deny our attraction.

Asher Voss might be too old for me, and he’s definitely cursed by his own demons, but an inferno of passion between us threatens to either consume or destroy us both.

MOONLIT THORNS is a dark, contemporary romance, Beauty and the Beast retelling.

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Disclaimer: I received this book at no cost from the publisher/author. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. I am leaving a voluntary review and all opinions are my own.

This was such a stunning dark contemporary retelling of Beauty and the Beast.

P. Rayne has an immersive writing style that I just love! I was sucked into this story effortlessly. I connected with the storytelling straight away. The plot and story execution were fantastic. I loved the unpredictable plot and the twists and turns. The world-building was atmospheric and had a life of its own.

The characters were so relatable and well-developed. The backstories were written wonderfully and gave the characters so much depth. Each character was complex and layered with a distinct personality. I loved the character development throughout the story. I am really looking forward to seeing more of the secondary characters in later books in the series.

Annabelle and Asher had intense and explosive chemistry. I loved the exploration and execution of tropes used in this book such as enemies-to-lovers, age-gap, and forced proximity. Asher was such an alpha male. I loved the banter and the spice was perfect!

Overall, this was a fun, fast-paced, and steamy gothic retelling that had me hooked. If you are a fan of contemporary retellings or dark romance then this book should be your next read. This story was so addicting and I can't wait for more in this series!