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Synopsis
On the brink of reaching Aelthorin, Sylvia’s path veers dangerously off-course when Jon and Cliff receive a desperate cry for help from their old mentor, Tammy. Their hunt leads them deep into the Aspen mountains—and into a lavish hotel steeped in illusion and deceit. Within its gilded walls, a charming conman, a beautiful witch, and a timid glamour fairy recruit them for a high-stakes mission—sabotage the Crimson Gala, where the nation’s elite secretly trade in monsters and magic. Among the guests lurks their primary target: Eros, a ruthless collector who traffics supernatural creatures and relics to the criminal underworld. As the night spirals, Cliff is forced to face shattering truths about his past, and Sylvia is drawn to a gemstone that could finally unite her with Jon—or doom them both. With Tammy’s life on the line and time running out, they must decide what they’re willing to sacrifice: their mission or their hearts. LURED IN THE CRIMSON is the high-stakes third installment in the Shot in the Dark series—an urban romantasy that explores the raw courage required to embrace one’s true identity amidst haunting themes of forbidden love and found family. Perfect for fans of Supernatural, Fern Gully, and unique romantasies.
Lured in the Crimson: A Spellbinding Enemies-to-Lovers Urban Fantasy Adventure: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This adult urban fantasy features moderate violence (trafficking supernatural creatures, criminal underworld), steamy romance content with sexual tension and likely on-page scenes, and themes of forbidden love, identity struggles, and high-stakes moral choices.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, steamy sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include human trafficking, deception, and betrayal (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adults will enjoy the high-stakes heist at a glamorous gala mixed with a slow-burn romance and supernatural intrigue.