Steampunk
Gothic
Novels resembling Crimson Peak
Fantasy with Sci-fi elements
Morally Gray Hero
Strong Heroine
First in series that stands alone
At risk of losing her position at Essik College, Professor Ruby Rose appeals to the prestigious Roan family for a grant. What she receives is a cryptic invitation to stay at the Roan estate for the winter holiday.
Thrust into a dark and dangerous world, Ruby must face her fears, her past, and her unnerving attraction to the enigmatic Noah Roan. He’s got secrets Ruby longs to uncover, but he’s set on keeping her away because he knows what happens to women who come to Roan Island for Winter Solstice.
They never leave.