Her Soul to Take: A Paranormal Dark Academia Romance

Raelynn "Rae" Lawson returns to her childhood town of Abelaum, Washington, to complete her university studies and revitalize her paranormal investigation vlog. While exploring local legends, she discovers an ancient grimoire in her best friend Inaya's bookstore, unwittingly summoning Leon, a demon bound by a powerful cult. As Rae delves deeper into Abelaum's dark history, she becomes entangled with the Hadleigh family, members of the Libiri cult intent on awakening an ancient god known as the Deep One.

Leon, notorious for his deadly reputation, is compelled to protect Rae from the cult's sinister plans. Their complex relationship evolves from initial distrust to a deep, intense bond, blending dark academia with paranormal elements. As Rae confronts the cult's machinations and the looming threat of the Deep One, she must navigate the blurred lines between predator and protector, survival and sacrifice.

The novel's atmosphere is dark and suspenseful, immersing readers in a world where moral boundaries are tested, and the stakes are life or death. Themes of power, temptation, and the supernatural intertwine, creating a narrative rich in tension and intrigue.