“Romance fans looking for dark literary escapism will find this twisted erotic thriller unputdownable.”—BlueInk Review (starred review)
“a propulsive romance novel about the paper-thin line between obsession and devotion.Foreword Clarion Reviews
“toes the line between love and dangerous obsession.” —Booklife

Pub Date: February 19th, 2026

$9.99 eBook

ISBN 979-8-9912282-6-8

$29.99 Hardcover, Case Laminate, Bonus Material, pg. 260

ISBN 979-8-9912282-9-9

$19.99 Paperback, pg. 198

ISBN 979-8-9912282-7-5

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Hellebore Fields

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A Dark Academia Hockey Romance (Book# 1)

by Rivkah Plume

He says I'm his light. But loving him feels like drowning in shadows.

At UC Wisteria, I'm supposed to be chasing my future: books, scholarship, and a life I've fought tooth and nail to earn. But instead, I'm being chased by Branwen Atthill, the campus hockey star with sharp edges, hidden scars, and ice-blue eyes that track my every move like I belong to him. When his obsession transforms into something that looks like love, I fall headfirst into the dark fairytale I always craved—until I start losing myself in its twisted pages.

Branwen is dangerous. Possessive. Beautiful in ways that make me forget to breathe. When the violence starts, I convince myself I can fix him. That if I love him hard enough, my light will chase away his darkness. But as secrets unravel and the campus grows more dangerous, I'm forced to confront the question I've been too terrified to ask: if I survive loving him, will I still recognize the girl I was before he consumed me?

He's everything I was warned about, and the only boy I've ever wanted to burn for.

FICTION / Romance / New Adult

FICTION / Romance / Hockey

FICTION / Romance / Dark Academia

FICTION / Romance / Mystery

Seires: UC Wisteria (Book# 1)

Trigger Warning & Tropes:

Contemporary, Dark Romance, Erotic Thriller, Dark Academia, Hockey Romance, Stalker, Grumpy/Sunshine, Dubious Consent, Possessive, Tortured Past, Rags-to-Riches, Murder

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Pub Date: February 19th, 2026

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$19.99 Paperback, pg. 198

ISBN 979-8-9992124-7-4

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“Devotees of dark romances will not be surprised to discover that the twists are plentiful and the characters are gray, though Plume invests them with vital prose, fresh conviction, and surges of feeling.”

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“The power of these chapter endings is noteworthy; every ending statement is a perfectly placed hook ...”

—BlueInk Review (starred review)

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"Hellebore Fields is a propulsive romance novel about the paper-thin line between obsession and devotion."

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Rivkah Plume is a die-hard dark romance reader (and now author) residing in iconic San Diego County with her husband, tween daughter, and their two beloved dogs. When she’s not otherwise occupied by her collection of steamy romance novels, you can find her drinking coffee, attempting yoga with her flexible husband, or out to lunch with friends. Pursuing an English degree in her mid-40s, Rivkah proves passion has no expiration date.

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This is a wonderful book full of humor showing that outsider Maci and her lovable dog Roland can work together and feel like the belong.

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IP

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This delightful and heartwarming tale blends humor, adventure, and self-discovery. Maci, a brooding outsider in the pastel-colored world of Whimsyville, is an endearing contrast to her town’s relentless cheerfulness. Alongside her shaggy, lovable, and hilariously stubborn Komondor, Roland, she embarks on a quest to win the Hero of Whimsyville contest, not just for the title but for the chance to feel accepted finally. .... Roland’s comedic antics and Maci’s reluctant optimism make for an irresistible duo, ensuring readers cheer them on until the very last page. ... (See full review source)

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David A.

★★★★★
Excellent!