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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 / Hockey
FICTION / Romance / Dark Academia
FICTION / Romance / Mystery
Sieres: 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
“toes the line between love and dangerous obsession” —Booklife
Book# 0.5
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Full ebook coming in December. Watch the beginning unfold once a week on Wattpad before the release of Hellebore Fields in 2026! (Six Chapter Novella)
“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.”—Booklife
Plume’s suspenseful dark, hockey-themed romance follows Tesni, a college student who falls for the resident “bad boy” and toes the line between love and dangerous obsession. Tesni earns an academic scholarship to the elite UC Wisteria, where she meets Branwen Atthill, the school's star hockey player. Despite rumors of his violent nature, Branwen still holds a certain appeal for Tesni, who likes to get to know people on her own terms and believes she can change him. Soon the lines begin to blur between infatuation and manipulation as Branwen seeks control over Tesni's life. When her grades start to suffer and it seems that her whole life revolves around him, Tesni must choose between pursuing their budding romance or putting her own life back on track.
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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.
IP
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)
David A.
★★★★★
Excellent!
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