The manor has secrets. So does the man inside it.
Evie Stone accepts a restoration job at Thornhill Manor, expecting cracked glass, dust, and rumors. She does not expect Gideon Thorn, the reclusive owner who watches from shadowed halls and speaks only when necessary.
The villagers call him cruel. Evie sees pain, restraint, and a hunger he refuses to name.
As she repairs the ruined conservatory, Evie discovers the damage was not caused by neglect. Someone wants Gideon isolated, unstable, and stripped of everything he owns.
Gideon tries to send her away before his enemies notice her. Evie stays because fear has never impressed her.
Desire blooms in locked rooms and moonlit corridors, but Gideon believes love would make her a target. Evie believes hiding is how evil wins.
To claim a future, he must step out of the dark—and trust that she came for the truth, not the legend.
Sugar for the Monster is a standalone gothic romance with emotional tension, high heat, and a guaranteed HEA.
18+ only.
