Huntley Gothics

The Crimson Moon is rising.The curse is stirring.And love, at last, will face the ultimate testThe Alvyrans-sorcerers of old lineage-have been locked in a bitter feud with the Virelda family for generations. When Elois Virelda and Antoine Alvyran fall in love, their union is seen as an unforgivable betrayal. Determined to escape the hatred that has shaped their families for centuries, they announce their marriage and their intention to leave the region behind.Elois's father, Rodic Virelda-a powerful and unhinged warlock-responds with vengeance.He curses their unborn children, declaring that no Alvyran heir will live past the rise of the Crimson Moon.Elois, a formidable witch in her own right, counters the spell before fleeing with Antoine. She cannot destroy the curse, but she binds it-leaving behind a fragile promise of hope that love, freely chosen and willingly endured, may yet undo what hatred has wrought.Thirty-two years later, that hope is all that remains.The Crimson Moon is expected to rise in just three short months. Elois has been dead for twenty years, and Antoine-paralyzed by fear and guilt-has never found the courage to tell his son Joaquin the truth. Joaquin Alvyran has lived his life unaware that his fate was sealed before he was born.Now the truth can no longer be avoided.According to the curse, Joaquin must take a wife-one who is strong, kind, and willing to remain with him despite the shadow hanging over his life. Only a love freely given and steadfastly held can break the spell. If not, Joaquin will die before the Crimson Moon rises.Ester Marshak, a gifted and stubborn witch, has no intention of being traded like a prize at market. But when Joaquin-still reeling from the truth he has only just learned-speaks to her with honesty and gives her the choice Elois once fought to preserve, Ester's compassion outweighs her fear.She chooses to marry him.Together, with the aid of ancestral spirits-Ester's grandfather Pierre Marshak, the lingering ghost of Elois, and Antoine himself-they confront the legacy of vengeance that has stalked them for decades. As Rodic Virelda, now a vampire lord who has transformed his clan into monsters, descends into madness, the final reckoning draws near.

Divan Drakovar has lived in Brașov, Romania, since the age of six-ever since the morning he woke to find his parents murdered in a brutal attack on Castle Bran. His older brother, Caliban, then twenty, fled with him to their mother's family, before returning alone to Bran. Divan never saw him again. The silence that followed became its own kind of wound.Twenty-five years later, Divan has forged a quiet life as a respected doctor, healing the sick and crafting remedies in his private apothecary. He has learned to trust reason, skill, and science. Then a letter arrives-written in Caliban's hand. Lonely. Desperate. Asking for help.Something about it feels wrong.Against his better judgment, Divan returns to Bran, unaware that a darkness still clings to the mist-shrouded Carpathian Mountains of 1850s Romania. The village is steeped in fear. Shadows move through the woods. Whispers speak of a monstrous presence that hunts beneath the full moon. Castle Bran-once his home-stands over the town like a tomb, guarding secrets long buried.And Caliban, once strong, once unbreakable, is no longer merely alone-he is haunted.There is something in Bran. Something ancient. Something hungry. As Divan searches for the truth, he discovers too late that he has stepped into a carefully laid snare-woven of blood, buried guilt, and a darkness that may already be claiming him as its own. Helen G. Huntley is a storyteller who crafts thrilling tales where action, suspense, magic, and romance collide. Known for blending historical intrigue, subtle fantasy, and gripping paranormal elements, Helen creates emotionally charged stories filled with complex relationships and heart-pounding tension. Whether set in the untamed frontiers of the American West, the cobblestone streets of American cities and small towns of the 19th century, or against the backdrop of a galactic revolution, each book is driven not only by high-stakes drama but by the powerful, enduring connections between her characters.Whether delving into historical action-suspense or exploring the boundaries of paranormal fantasy, Helen's stories are united by meticulous research, compelling characters, and plots that keep readers on the edge of their seats. Each novel is a unique adventure, offering a perfect escape for fans of historical fiction, romance lovers, fantasy enthusiasts, and suspense aficionados alike.With a knack for bringing history to life and a talent for infusing even the most fantastical tales with relatable human emotions, Helen creates immersive worlds that linger in readers' minds long after the final page is turned. For readers who crave fast-paced action, morally ambiguous characters, and love stories that shine amid chaos, Helen's works are a perfect escape.Helen's favorite historians are Issac Asimov and Henrick Van Loon. When she's not writing, she enjoys diving into research about forgotten corners of history as well as imagining what lies beyond the stars, and wondering if perhaps whoever is out there isn't that much different from us. This inspires her to craft characters whose journeys of love and passion shape their fates, no matter if they are from a small western town or on a planet in another universe.If you're ready to dive into worlds where history, mystery, magic, and romance intertwine, Helen's books offer unforgettable adventures with characters you'll root for and stories that will keep you turning the pages. Whether you seek suspense, passion, or the thrill of the unknown, or all of it at once, there's a tale waiting for you.