Eleanor Neale

"A killer’s past is never buried—it waits in the shadows, ready to strike." Ryan Drake was once a legend—a prodigy raised in a dynasty of assassins feared by the underworld. But he walked away, leaving behind the blood-soaked legacy that defined him. Yet, the past never stays dead. When a string of brutal murders shakes the foundations of a decaying city, each victim bears the unmistakable marks of a forbidden technique—Blood Code. And the only person capable of such execution is Ryan himself… or someone trained exactly like him. Hunted by a secret organization, haunted by sins he cannot outrun, and forced into an uneasy alliance with a relentless investigative journalist, Eleanor Cross, Ryan must uncover the truth before he becomes the next target. But as the bodies pile up and old enemies resurface, a chilling realization sets in—his greatest enemy isn’t the syndicate hunting him, but the man who once made him who he is. And when the final truth is revealed, Ryan will face the deadliest question of all: Is he still the hunter… or has he already become the prey?

Charlotte thought she had it all...a steady job, a simple life, and three years of what seemed like a perfect relationship with the charming, successful Alexander Wallace.  But everything shatters when he suddenly breaks up with her.  Alexander's engagement to billionaire heiress Eleanor Whitmore, Charlotte friend, is splashed across every media outlet, leaving Charlotte betrayed and heartbroken. As she struggles to piece her life back together, an unexpected opportunity at one of the city's most powerful companies, puts Charlotte face-to-face with a world she never thought she'd be part of.  She becomes the Secretary of Ethan Grayson, the CEO of Grayson Enterprises, making Alexander reappear after a sudden rumored relationship news of Charlotte and Ethan broke out. Will Charlotte reclaim her life and proceed with the revenge against her ex-fiancè, or will Alexander's return pull her back into chaos after finding out about her real parents?

The unexpected calamity befall Eleanor the night her pack was invaded taken as a slave by the strongest Vampire kingdom, she sworn to take revenge against the enemy but when she thought her problem is finished it turns out that joining the kingdom of an enemy of her pack is the begining of her sorrow when she was forced to birth the child of the king she wants to take revenge against.

Title: unexpectedly your's Seven years ago, Mia Carter made the biggest mistake of her life, falling into the arms of a mysterious stranger after a night of heartbreak. What she didn’t know was that the man she made an unforgettable mistake with was Adrian Sinclair, heir to the powerful Sinclair empire. When that single night leaves Mia pregnant, she vanishes without a trace, determined to build a new life for herself and her son, Liam. Now, fate drags her back into the storm. Under a new identity, Mia finds herself working as the assistant to the formidable Eleanor Sinclair, Adrian’s calculating grandmother, who quickly grows fond of both Mia and her son. But Eleanor's kindness hides a dangerous truth, she knows exactly who Mia is… and the secret she's been keeping. When Adrian returns to the company, he’s drawn to the quiet assistant and her son in ways he can’t explain. The more time he spends around them, the more familiar Liam seems — his habits, his expressions — until a devastating truth unravels before him. Liam is his son. As Adrian confronts the betrayal, Eleanor schemes to erase Mia and Liam from Adrian’s life — pushing him toward a loveless engagement with a woman of "status." But Adrian refuses to lose Mia again. With their love reigniting and their son caught in the crossfire, they must fight against secrets, lies, and the weight of the Sinclair legacy. But just when it seems they might find their way back to each other, a shocking accusation from Mia’s former best friend threatens to destroy everything — leading to an explosive ending that will leave hearts broken and fates uncertain. Because some secrets refuse to stay buried… and some love stories are far from over.

Ava Clarke thought she had it all: a successful career, a loving husband, and the life she always dreamed of. But when she discovers that her husband, Lucas, has been unfaithful with his assistant, Eleanor, and is plotting behind her back to take control of the company, everything she knew is shattered. Determined to reclaim her life and power, Ava steps into the corporate world as the new CEO, only to find herself caught between love, betrayal, and a rival CEO, Maxwell Hart, who may have his own hidden agenda. As dark family secrets unravel and alliances shift, Ava must decide who to trust, who to love, and how far she’s willing to go to achieve her revenge and secure her legacy.

Eleanor must find a way to prove James guilty for all his terrible murders... But little does she know, somebody is hiding all the evidence for his "game"... Can Eleanor really bear the weight of all James's sins and continue her investigation? Or will she give up and let the police handle the rest?

When Violet Rowe accepts a tutoring position at the grand yet isolated Halloway estate, she expects a quiet job teaching the youngest siblings, Clara and Theodore. Instead, she steps into a house haunted by the shadows of its past—whispers of a family tragedy, cold gazes from the remaining heirs, and a lingering sense that something is terribly wrong. Two years ago, Lysandra Halloway was found dead in her bedroom—murdered, the family claims, by an intruding burglar. Shortly after, Eleanor Halloway, the children's mother, wasted away from grief. Yet as Violet settles into the mansion, she notices something unsettling: no one speaks of the deceased with love. There is no mourning, only an eerie absence of sorrow. Theodore, ever the devoted brother, is protective of Clara—too protective. Clara, fragile and anxious, seems burdened by a secret too heavy to bear. Felix and Everett, the older brothers, are aloof, always watching but never saying too much. Ophelia, sharp-tongued and temperamental, treats the past as a nuisance best forgotten. And Augustus Halloway, the formidable head of the family, warns Violet to keep her curiosities in check. But as Violet begins to notice strange behaviors, unspoken tensions, and gaps in the family's carefully told history, she realizes the Halloways are hiding something. The deeper she digs, the more dangerous the truth becomes. Because in this house, the past never stays buried. And someone is watching.

At the Westlake University, Eleanore Salvacion and Santiago Alcaraz have spent years at war-academic titans, intellectual equals, and sworn enemies. They're obsessed with outscoring each other, pushing harder, being better. The rivalry is their everything-until it starts turning into something else. Because if they're supposed to hate each other, then why does Ellie notice the way Sanjo's jaw clenches when she beats him on an exam? Why does Sanjo feel a sick sort of thrill every time she glares at him in a lecture hall? And why does their rivalry feel less like competition and more like foreplay? First, it was grades. Then, it was bodies. Now, it’s something far worse—because rivalry has a way of bleeding into obsession. And no matter how many times they try to walk away, the effect remains: they are each other’s greatest competition… and their greatest downfall. [18+]

|| To all the readers who are grieving over Caelestis Lanister’s death. I deeply apologize but this character always deserved death in my eyes of justice. Although he was a good leader, a good friend, probably a good son, yet he was never a good friend or boyfriend to Stella. Even after going through all his sins, if you still sympathize with him. I have an offer for you. Would you like to change the destiny of Caelestis Lanister? Yes/No|| A translucent blue window appeared in front of Eleanore, who had just opened her eyes in a strange white place, after meeting her end in a Traffic accident. Eleanore finds herself in a new world, with a mission to change the destiny of her favorite character from a book she had recently read, "Revenge is her only desire." Tired from her daily struggles, she was ready to venture into a new life of the rich, but to her dismay. She finds herself in the body of the villainess that dies in the first chapter of the novel, who shares the same name as hers, Eleanore Sinclair. Moreover, the day she enters into her body is the day she gets killed by Caelestis for harming his lover, Stella. Eleanore binded by the system that guided her through in her mission of changing Caelestis’ fate, realizes that the system favoured Stella over her. She struggles to keep herself alive, while working on Caelestis and Stella's relationship. As she tries to save Stella from the obsessive grasps of Caelestis, she finds herself getting entangled with the notorious villain. As tension and hatred between them rises, a love blooms between them which gives nothing but pain in return. The male lead being her own brother, will she be able to save Caelestis which is no longer her mission but her love? _______ “Lies!” he spat again, his voice rising. “I will kill you, Eleanore. If you ever try to do that to her again, I will kill you.” His words cut through her, burning with hatred and fear. Anger surged within her as she fought against him. She had never intended to hurt Stella, not once. The blame lay with the original owner of the body, not her. Why must she listen to these accusations? “I have no such intentions!” she shouted at his face, gasping to find breath. “Let me go!” Her foot lashed out, kicking him in the thigh, but he quickly pinned it down as well. Exhausted from her useless struggles, Eleanore realized she had to gather her strength and then perhaps bite off some skin from his handsome face. “You are just an obsessed man,” she snarled. “You don’t know how to treat a woman. You’re killing her!” Before she could finish, Caelestis silenced her with a violent grip around her throat. His hand tightened around her neck, cutting off her breath. Her wrists were free, but now her neck was caught, and every breath became a struggle. Panic surged through her as she struggled to find, her nails digged deep into at his arm in a desperate attempt to free herself. Caelestis’ true nature had finally appeared in front of Eleanore, and it scared her. She had already been afraid of him, but now the fear felt like it was gripping her very soul. Note: This is a dark fantasy romance novel. A war between Love and Obsession.

Holo’s life was once a series of relentless hardships—bullies at school, abusive parents, and heartbreak at the hands of those he trusted. After a failed suicide attempt, a mysterious man offers him a deal: help rehabilitate four psychopathic girls, and in return, earn ten million dollars. Desperate and naive, Holo accepts, not realizing the chaos and danger awaiting him. Each girl comes with her own dark tendencies—Trixie, a violent and feral girl who acts on impulse; Scarlet, a master manipulator who delights in breaking people down; Felicia, a dangerously seductive woman battling a sex addiction; and Eleanor, a cold, calculating girl with a desire to watch the world burn. As Holo works to bring out their humanity, the girls become obsessively devoted to him, their love transforming into something darker.

21 century Wall Street financial analyst Victoria Clarke travels to the American South in 1861 in a car accident and becomes the infamous widow Eleanor Van der Lyn-a serpentine woman recorded in history as having been “hanged by the neck on the eve of the inauguration of Abraham Lincoln for treason”. Lincoln on the eve of his inauguration for treason”. She looks in the mirror at her original character's flaming lips and waist, and sneers, “A villain? No, I'll make both the North and South kneel and tremble under my skirt!” Clutching the mysterious diary left behind by the original owner in her left hand (which records the dirty dealings between the Southern aristocrats and the Northern politicians), and carrying the three mysterious “adopted sons” in her right hand (which are actually the artificial war machines in the Southern secret laboratories), Eleanor kicked away Alexander Hawthorne, the plantation owner who tries to control her by marriage, and threw the champagne into her hand, and then kicked her out of the room. Hawthorne, who pours champagne on a slave-state legislator's marriage agreement: “I have only two rules for parenting: teach my children to level slave estates with dynamite, and teach them to turn Northern generals with love letters.” --When the New York Times ridiculed her as a “slut stirring up the war through nepotism,” she took her adopted children to burn cotton fields live and force Lincoln to sign the Early Emancipation Proclamation; when Northern spies kidnapped her children, she backhandedly exposed the gold smuggling chain between General Grant and the Bank of the South, which was featured in the Washington Post. When Northern spies kidnapped her children, she backhandedly exposed the gold smuggling chain between General Grant and the Bank of the South, making headlines in the Washington Post: “Thanks to the arms sent by the enemy, I am now the first female arms dealer and interim Secretary of State of the United States of America.

Oww…” I winced, lifting my throbbing head before glancing around and as expected the lab was in chaos. There was glass shattered everywhere, sparks fleeing from one place to another and the acrid scent of burning chemicals filled the air. Flames licked at the countertops, but what made my stomach drop was the gas spilling from a ruptured pipe. Crap. No one needed to tell me, I already knew it was toxic. The faint greenish tinge to the air, the sharp sting in my nose. It was more than toxic….it was deadly. And spreading fast. I tried to push myself up, but pain shot through my ankle, forcing me back down. I bit back a scream. “Dammit!” That’s when I saw him. It was the same guy…I recognized him now. Or at least, his fake identity. Liam. Only, his real name was Alex, and I knew more about him than I should’ve but he didn’t need to know that. He was standing near the exit, scanning the chaos with an unnerving calmness and it was obvious he hadn’t seen me yet. “Liam!” I choked out, coughing against the gas as it seeped closer. His head snapped in my direction. His eyes locked on mine, and for a moment, I thought he’d help. Instead, his expression hardened. He turned toward the door, ready to leave. “Wait!” I shouted, my voice cracking. “Help me! Please!” He paused, barely glancing over his shoulder. “I’m sorry, do I know you?” His voice was cold, detached. I gritted my teeth. My head throbbed, and the gas was making my vision blur, but I forced the words out. “We have classes together and do you even need to know someone to help them out?” I snapped. His gaze lingered on me for another second before he turned to leave and then I knew I had no choice. “If you don’t help me, I’ll tell everyone your secret.” My words made him turn. His dark eyes narrowed as he strode closer, towering over me. “My secret?” His tone was mocking. “Your fall must’ve really messed with your head. Now you think a bluff is going to make me help you?” “It’s not a bluff,” I snapped, coughing violently. “I know who you really are, Alex.” His entire body stiffened. “Care to repeat that?” His voice was low, dangerous. I sucked in a shaky breath, the gas burning my lungs. “I know this identity of yours is just cover, Alex Bronson.” ~~~~~~ Eleanor is a 22-year old woman who was involved in a car accident on her way to her interview. Unfortunately she doesn’t make it and assumes she’s going to find herself in the afterlife but instead finds herself in the body of a college student named Theodora. And this college student happens to be a character in one of the books she read in her past life. Having found herself in this body, she decides to find out why she’s there and regrets not finishing the novel while she was still alive. She also uses her knowledge about the book to manipulate the supposed male lead of the novel into helping her get her way but little did she know that she’d end up falling for him. And now she has to pick between finding out why and how she’s been reincarnated and accepting her new life here with Alex.

In a world filled with pain, fear, and prejudice, Eleanor faces accusations and judgment from her former lover Gabriel and his lover Alice. As tensions rise, Eleanor seizes a sword and confronts them, defying their expectations. Gabriel pleads for her to stop, expressing concern, but she remains determined to free herself from oppression. She died, and upon awakening, found herself transported back to the age of fifteen. Determined to alter her destiny, she embarked on a journey of transformation, only to discover that everything she had experienced was built upon deceit, allusion. " so what I live is not real "

The next morning, Eleanor woke up in an unfamiliar room, sun streaming through the window. Beside her, the man from last night was fully dressed, sipping coffee. His expression was cold. The vague memories of last night returned in snippets. “I didn't mean… I was drunk,” Eleanor stammered. Liam raised an eyebrow with a small sad smile playing at the corner of his lips. “Save it. You're not the first to try to seduce me.” Eleanor's anger flared. “I wasn't trying to seduce you! And I'm not some prostitute.” Liam's gaze hardened. “Well, I'm not here to judge you, but don't expect any more than that.” With that, he turned and left, leaving Eleanor stunned. ******* Eleanor's life instantly changed when she lost her job and got into a contract marriage with Liam Chase, a ruthless and possessive billionaire who agreed to pay off her debts. Life with Liam was a difficult one as he was cold to her. She found solace in the hands of his cousin and became pregnant for him. But what happens when she finds out that her billionaire husband is linked to her past? Will she easily let go or will her past hunt her forever? Will Liam's cousin come to her rescue or is she doomed forever? Dive into the book and find out more.

while reading a novel eleanor got reincarted into the ultimate villian of the story who died by being beheaded but he got misunderstood on the first day .

Eleanor never expected that escaping her bullies by jumping over the academy wall would lead her straight into the arms of Adrian, the kingdom's kind and charming crown prince. Their connection is instant, and for the first time, Eleanor—a poor orphan—feels the warmth of love. But her newfound happiness is shattered when Briar, the fierce and intimidating alpha of the kingdom’s most powerful werewolf pack, declares her as his fated mate. Caught between two worlds, Eleanor must choose: Adrian, whose love is gentle and warm, like the sun; or Briar, whose love is intense and unyielding, like the weight of a mountain. As tensions between the kingdom and the werewolves escalate into a deadly conflict, Adrian is crowned king and vows to protect his people, even if it means driving the werewolves out for good. But Adrian hides a dark truth—he is one of them. Meanwhile, Briar is willing to risk everything to claim Eleanor and avenge his pack. With war looming and her heart pulled in two directions, Eleanor must decide where she truly belongs. Will she choose the light of the king or the shadows of the alpha? In a battle of love, loyalty, and revenge, the fate of the kingdom—and Eleanor’s heart—hangs in the balance.

When strong-willed historian Amara Blake discovers a strange golden object in an old English manor, her life changes dramatically. She is suddenly transported back over 200 years to 18th-century England, a time filled with danger and hidden secrets. Rescued by the charming, mysterious and strikingly handsome Lord James Harrington, Amara feels an undeniable attraction, her sharp modern humor contrasting with his noble demeanor. while the artifact pulses with strange energy and their feelings and desire for each other deepens, they realize their destinies are linked in ways they cannot fully understand. As their romance grows and challenges arise, Amara learns a shocking fact: her presence in the past is disrupting time itself. With the scheming Lady Eleanor trying to plot her downfall, a dangerous rival after the artifact for his selfish and dark purposes, and ominous messages from the artifact, Amara faces a tough decision: remain and risk the destruction of the man she loves dearly, or return to her own time and lose him forever. Time-Traveling Lovers is a captivating story of forbidden love, hidden dangers, and the powerful bond that transcends time. Will Amara and James find a way to connect across the ages, or will their love be lost to history forever?

Ella Foster is a self-proclaimed genius, coffee addict, and all-around bookworm. But when she wakes up inside her favorite 1800s historical romance novel, she's not the beautiful heroine or even the fabulous villainess. Nope. She's Eleanor Fletcher, a 17-year-old orphaned commoner with zero importance to the story-a complete throwaway character. No grand destiny. No powerful connections. Just poverty, a bakery job, and shoes so uncomfortable they might be a crime. Armed with her modern-day knowledge and fueled by a mix of sheer determination and sarcasm, Ella decides she's not going to be just another background extra. She's got a plan: open a shop, create mind-blowing inventions, and maybe even introduce indoor plumbing (these people have no idea what they're missing). Filled with humor, heart, and a dash of romance, I've Been Novelled! is a fun, clever twist on the isekai genre, where one girl's genius inventions-and a touch of 21st-century sass-might just change the course of a very different history. NB ( I don't post on weekends)

A Haunting Melody follows Eleanor as she returns to Ashbourne, a village trapped in time and haunted by shadows. Her homecoming stirs old memories and awakens The Echo—a sinister entity that thrives on sacrifices and erases the very existence of its victims. Eleanor’s mother once protected her from this fate by offering herself, but The Echo’s curse was never truly broken. As Eleanor uncovers the truth about her family’s legacy and the village’s dark pact, she faces the horrifying realization that she is the last link in a cycle of sacrifice and memory. To save herself and the village, she must confront The Echo, accept her destiny as the new Keeper, and carry the burden of the erased souls. But breaking the curse might mean losing herself to the shadows forever.

The Shadows of Havenwood Eleanor Vance, a vulnerable and isolated young girl, is sent to the notorious Havenwood Manor, a foreboding estate shrouded in darkness and secrecy. Abandoned by her family and forced to confront the sinister forces that lurk within the manor's crumbling walls, Eleanor soon discovers that she is not alone. Unsettling Presence As the lines between reality and madness blur, Eleanor becomes increasingly entangled in a web of supernatural horrors. The shadows that writhe across her bedroom walls seem to pulse with a malevolent life of their own, and the whispers that echo through the empty corridors appear to be calling her name.

Five years ago, Aurora Hayes left Bellmare Island with a broken heart, vowing never to return. The love of her life, Cassian Wolfe, had promised to follow her, but on the night they were supposed to leave together, he never showed. She never knew why. Now, an unexpected wedding invitation forces her back to the island—because the groom is none other than Cassian himself. Determined to find closure, Aurora attends, only to realize that the past is far from buried. Cassian is distant yet undeniably drawn to her, and whispers of a secret arrangement between him and his fiancée, Eleanor Sinclair, begin to surface. Strange anonymous notes appear, urging Aurora to uncover the truth. As the wedding draws near, she finds herself entangled in a web of hidden lies, forbidden love, and choices that could change everything. When the truth finally comes to light, Aurora and Cassian must decide: Is love worth fighting for, even when the world stands against them? Or are some hearts meant to remain apart, hidden beneath the veil of the past?

Eleanor finds a map in her attic.... but something isn't right... The map didn't have any geography, but the blueprint of her very own house with symbols leading her to hidden messages.... To what? Where? Why?

Eleanor Caldwell is a daring archaeologist who uncovers a watch-like device buried deep within an excavation site. Shockingly, analysis reveals it to be from the year 2075. Before she can fully comprehend its significance, a sudden surge of energy transports her back through time, leaving her boyfriend Samuel in a frantic race against time to save her. But this is no ordinary time-travel device. It allows its user to inhabit the body of any historical figure and experience their lives firsthand, potentially altering the course of history itself. Her boyfriend, Samuel Hartman, a brilliant astrophysicist, must find her and bring her back, before it is too late. As Samuel races against the ticking clock, they embark on a thrilling and perilous adventure through time, and through the lives of some of the most remarkable and influential people in history. From the court of Henry VIII to the battlefields of ancient Rome, will Eleanor and Samuel rewrite history, or are some destinies too powerful to change?

At the pinnacle of success, the cost of fame is often measured in sacrifices. To Eleanor Hartwell, unbeknownst to her, it was her marriage. When she realized what she had lost, it was already too late. When one soul fades from your life, another will quietly step in to fill the empty spaces left behind. After all the ache and suffering, Eleanor finds herself falling in love again. However, fate cruelly strikes her again, leaving her more battered and broken. For the second time, she was abandoned. Is there really something wrong with her, or is there someone who wants her to suffer? ----- Daniel looked at Eleanor with sad eyes. “How did I love you?” Ellie’s heart sank. He had forgotten how. She did everything to remind him, but his mind was already filled with someone. She turned to the man who made her whole again, but only contempt and hatred were etched on his sharp eyes. “How can I ever love you?” Everything was a lie. Everything was made for her to suffer. Eleanor bit her cold, quivering lips. When someone returned to her side and did everything to paint her world bright again, she could only ask them, “How am I supposed to love you back?”

DING! WELCOME TO YOUR SECOND CHANCE: ONE YEAR TO WIN HIS HEART! — Eleanor was just a servant girl until the day she died saving a beggar from an assassin. But instead of meeting her end, she wakes up in a new life with a strange deal: become a duke’s daughter and make Crown Prince Adrian fall in love with her within a year—or lose everything. The twist? Adrian is the beggar she saved, only now he’s cold, bitter, and trusts no one. Winning his heart is harder than she ever imagined, especially with scheming nobles, deadly plots, and her awkward quest attempts causing chaos at every turn. But as her feelings for Adrian grow real, Eleanor realizes this isn’t just about a deal anymore—it’s about risking everything for love. Can she melt the prince’s icy walls before time runs out?

its suppose to be about a girl who lives a very rich and wealthy life but she was very caring and lovable and every body loved her in the village until she started to notice people dying around her until she eventually died too

The story follows Eleanor, a brilliant yet haunted woman who unwittingly becomes the subject of a clandestine experiment designed to control the course of history. Plunged into a web of conspiracy, Eleanor must navigate a world where every move she makes seems preordained, every relationship potentially compromised. Her journey takes her from the bustling chaos of a modern, unnamed city to the desolate beauty of Siberian expanses, where the organization's hidden motives first begin to unravel.   Eleanor's life is thrown into turmoil when she realizes that the people behind the experiment—those who once controlled her fate—want her back. Determined not to lose her hard-won freedom or the love she has found with James, a reserved and analytical man who brings stability to her tumultuous world, she decides to fight back.   Abraham, a key member of the Siberian group, emerges as a powerful ally and foil to Eleanor. Charismatic, enigmatic, and driven, Abraham is both a strategist and a moral compass, challenging Eleanor to confront the deeper implications of their fight against the system. His ability to inspire loyalty while masking his inner conflicts makes him a captivating presence, embodying the tension between rebellion and complicity.

It's the end of the world—the first bowl has been poured out, and the second bowl creeps in close. Living things have either evolved or devolved, and humanity—desperate and reckless—has turned to celestial and demonic tech for a chance against one predator, the Ashspawns, and with one goal: get ready for the second bowl. Camping in Neal City is Belial, Lord of Anarchy and Chaos, along with his dysfunctional family—a terrified light bearer and Levi, the shape-shifting devil’s pet who relishes getting on his nerves. With only ten percent of his mana left, Belial uses it to dodge Helel and keep himself safe. But when a glitching system hijacks reality at a crucial moment—whispering cryptic messages, issuing warped commands, and forcing him to choose between survival or the will of an unknown force—Belial is about to learn a hard truth. There is such a thing as too much chaos.

In the quaint village of Maplewood, the arrival of the enigmatic and wealthy bachelor Mr. Theodore Ashford ignites a flurry of matrimonial ambitions, particularly within the Woodhouse family. Mrs. Eleanor Woodhouse, a determined matriarch, schemes to secure a match between Ashford and one of her three daughters: the sharp-witted Eliza, the romantic Marianne, or the bookish Clara. Ashford’s aloof demeanor and mysterious past, however, intrigue Eliza, who suspects he harbors secrets darker than his imposing estate, Willowmere Hall. As the Woodhouses navigate societal balls and calculated encounters, tensions rise with the arrival of Ashford’s ailing sister, Margaret Hale, whose fragile health and cryptic remarks hint at a family legacy marred by debt and scandal. Eliza’s curiosity deepens when she discovers burned letters and cryptic notes from Ashford, unraveling a web of blackmail tied to their father’s gambling debts and a deadly duel. The shadowy creditor Corbyn threatens to expose Margaret’s illicit past—a secret involving a child born from a forbidden affair in Italy—unless Ashford surrenders Willowmere. Determined to save Ashford’s family from ruin, Eliza joins him on a perilous journey to London and Naples, forging an unlikely alliance. Their quest reveals shocking truths: Margaret’s presumed-dead daughter, Alessandra, may still be alive, and Corbyn’s machinations extend beyond extortion to vengeance. Risking scandal and danger, Eliza and Ashford confront Corbyn in a deadly showdown, aided by a streetwise orphan named Jem, whose fate becomes entwined with theirs. Amidst arson, betrayal, and a race against time, Eliza and Ashford’s partnership evolves into a passionate bond, challenging his pride and her independence. Sacrifices mount as Margaret’s final act of redemption exposes a decades-old conspiracy, culminating in a bittersweet resolution. The novel closes with Eliza and Ashford, scarred but unbroken, embarking on a uncertain future—their trust in each other the only certainty in a world of thorns and fleeting hope. **Themes:** Pride, redemption, societal ambition, and the transformative power of love amidst secrets and sacrifice.

In Amsterdam, the world falls silent for Aria Eleanor Vanoppen, a violinist celebrated for her extraordinary talent. But this silence is shattered when a string of strange, secretive killings pulls her into the orbit of Harmonia Tenebris, a mysterious group convinced that music can unlock powers we're better off not knowing. Drawn into their world, Aria teams up with Raka Adibrata, a skeptical criminal investigator, to decipher the meaning behind old, cryptic musical symbols. As they hunt a hidden enemy and try to stay alive, Aria makes a startling discovery: her deafness isn't a tragedy, but a gift, a unique connection to music itself. And Elias Thorne, the chillingly charismatic leader of Harmonia Tenebris, believes Aria holds the key to unlocking something incredibly dangerous. Now, Aria and Raka must race against time to expose a deception that's been centuries in the making, stop Harmonia Tenebris from unleashing unimaginable darkness, and save Aria from a power that could consume her completely. It's a story about power, about what we hear and what we don't, and about finding truth in a world where music isn't just beauty, it's the key to survival.