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She never believed in fairy tales—until the beast of Moore Manor lured her in with shadows, secrets, and a kiss that could break them both.
He hired her to organize his library. He never expected her to invade his heart.
Emily Hartwell doesn’t believe in fairy tales. As an out of work archaeologist with a passion for the dead and the forgotten, she’s used to stepping into strangers’ lives to make sense of what they’ve left behind. But when she takes a job cataloging the private library at Moore Manor, she isn’t prepared for the man who lives in its shadows.
Devlin Moore is cold, commanding, and untouchable. Wealth drips from his family name, but so does darkness. The estate is steeped in secrets and sorrow, and Devlin guards both with a brooding visage and a brutal temper. Only the longer Emily works in his home, the more she uncovers.
As the chemistry between them ignites, Emily finds herself caught in a firestorm of desire, deception, and deadly secrets, and Devlin is forced to come face to face with the darkness inside of him.
In his shadows, she’s the only light.
Perfect for fans of modern gothic romance, Under His Spell is a steamy, emotionally intense love story inspired by the classic Beauty and the Beast—with a darkly seductive twist.
| Series | Standalone |
|---|---|
| Genre | Dark Romance, Modern Gothic Romance |
| Book Type | Novella |
| Format | eBook, Kindle Unlimited, Paperback |
| Publisher | Endless Romance Publishing |
| Publish Date | August 2, 2025 |
| Release Status | Published |
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Okay, so Selena Collins is a new to me author that I found on social media. I saw the character art she drew for this story, read the tropes and the blurb, and was interested in reading it. It’s also inspired by Beauty and the Beast and I am all about the library and the Beast.
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