Kathryn Le Veque has written a wonderful gothic take perfect for this time of year. Mariana de Allerston has been sent to the Cloister of Whitby Abbey by her father. Mariana encounters Atreus de Norville and thus begins two years of secret meetings with Atreus.
When Mariana and Atreus finally decide to run away together, the cruel Mother Abbess has other deadly plans for Mariana. However Atreus has his own plans for a future with Mariana.
Highly recommend this short novella!

Definitely a Halloween tale Step into a gothic, spooky and a little gruesome novella that will definately keep your attention. Placed in the convent by her father to tame her, where evil lurks. The knight who comes to get her. . . This book was way to short. I loved it.

A Chilling Tale

How could an abbess be so evil? Who could say? Some people let power go to their head, and this woman held lives in her hands. Who was to nay-say her? Would she succeed in killing again? Mariana was a young woman in her care. She was a woman in love, simply wanting to live happy. However, Mariana’s happiness and love meant that the evil abbess had failed in her quest to subdue the young lady to her will. This was twisted thinking, indeed. Could Atreus find a way to save Mariana from certain death?

This is a chilling tale. It is both spooky and romantic. I loved it. It was the right length for me, too. I read it before bed, but I had no nightmares. The nightmares only come when evil wins.

Step into a gothic, spooky and a little gruesome novella that will definately keep
your attention!

She was put into the convent by her father to try to settle her down. Little would
they know the true evil that lured there!

He was a Knight that was going to retrieve her, but what he found was a lot more than he
expected!!

Great for Halloween coming up that will chill your bones!

The evil Mother Abbess of Whitby Abbey will go to any lengths to control all those within. Marianna de Allerston comes from a powerful family. Her father has left her at the abbey indefinitely. She meets Atreus de Norville and a two year love affair/courtship develops. Her father refuses to give his consent to marry, but Atreus will not give up. The stormy night they give their vows privately to each other, may be the last time they will be together. Death hangs over an open grave. Justice is served.

Nevermore is an easy to read gothic novella just in time for All Hallows Eve. The story reads like a full length novel, it doesn't feel like you missed a minute. It has great pace and depth. Passion, Justice and evil come to mind when describing this story. Definitely on my recommend list.

This is a dark historical tale of two lovers being kept apart by a wicked woman and the rules of their time. For an honourable knight from a respected family to act as he does in this story tells you just how evil the so called "Holy Mother" is.

A short, creepy and exciting addition to the De Wolfe Pack Generations .

Scary fun.

This spine-chilling and blood-curdling Gothic novella had my heart beating faster as the plot gathered momentum. Mariana was banished to a convent by her overbearing father, thinking that the Abbess, Gunilda would bring about a reform. Little did they realize that she had her own evil motivation for keeping Mariana cloistered. A chance meeting with Atreus de Norville brings a potential escape for Mariana but also increases the threat against her. As the story escalated, it is fortunate that Atreus followed his gut feelings, and together with his cousin, he attempts an intervention, only to find that the situation is far worse than he thought. The novel closes on a gruesome note, with the Abbess and her cohorts receiving their just desserts. I received a copy of this novella as a gift through Dragonblade Publishing and NetGalley and this is my honest and voluntary review.

A perfect gothic Halloween story. I love Katheryn le Veque’s writing style she certainly knows how to bring a story to life in good verse evil and love always wins! Atreus and Mariana short story of two lovers being kept apart by a wicked woman. This story is one that will keep you guessing all the way to the end. I voluntarily read and reviewed the book.

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Spooky and entertaining storyline by Kathryn, this ticks all the necessary boxes.
Never ceases to amaze me at the scope of Kathryn Le Veque’s imagination, wonderful.

Very much enjoyed this novella, it’s perfect for the coming Halloween season.
Great characters and thrilling story, what’s not to love.

I received an Arc copy of this book and chose to post this review

Breathtaking, harrowing story!

This short story was first published as part of an anthology, "Upon a Midnight Dreary." It's a powerful story, despite its brevity, one that showcases the power of good over evil as love triumphs in the end.

Mariana has been abandoned by her family to a convent run by a ruthlessly evil Mother Abbess. The only hope she has lies with her suitor, the honorable and lethal knight, Atreus de Norville. Despite being thwarted at every turn, Atreus won't give up and the time has finally come to claim Mariana no matter what.

Atreus has tried every legal means to rescue her from the hellish life of abuse at Whitby Abbey, but when her life is threatened he knows he's run out of time. Based on a couple works by Edgar Allan Poe, this story moves at a brisk pace as our hero, along with his friend, Markus, confront the forces of evil, leading to a resolution that is horrifyingly justified.

While there is a very satisfying HEA at the end, this is a hauntingly dark and twisty story, one that you probably won't want to read in the dark. If you like dark gothic romances, this is the story you're looking for and I highly recommend it. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.

This was an entertaining, well-written novella. It was spooky and held my interest. I didn't want to put it down. I enjoyed this book and this author is a must-read for me.

Originally read this story in the anthology "Upon a Midnight Dreary". Kathryn's story about Atreus and Marianna was definitely spooky. The Abbess was definitely better suited somewhere else. She was mean and evil. Thank goodness Atreus and Markus figured out something was wrong when she didn't show up to meet him like she was supposed to. But a HEA for them anyway.

Captivating Gothic Romance that actually gave me the shivers in the end.
The characters were charismatic, and I would have enjoyed a little more time with them but in a novella that isn't always possible.
This story proves that evil can lurk where you don't expect it.
Thankfully it has a happy ending.
Adult Advisory:

Loved the story. A little short so you really can't get into anything but does go into some detail. Anyhow, it is a nice getaway from everyday life.

This is really the perfect book for the fall/Halloween season. I wasn’t sure how creepy the story would be based on the synopsis, but it ended up having a touch of spookiness without giving you nightmares. I wish there had been more scenes of Atreus and Mariana interacting, but the little we did see of their relationship was quite enjoyable. Atreus was protective and strong, while still being emotionally vulnerable with Mariana. And Mariana was an admirably strong character who endured serious hardship with grace.

The antagonists were clear from the beginning, but their actions kept you guessing throughout the story. They were old-world, fairytale kind of villains. It would’ve been nice to receive a bit more background about why they were evil, but I understand there was limited time to develop these characters due to the book being a novella. The conflict scenes were interesting and exciting, and the resolution was satisfying.

Overall, this was a solid novella with hints of danger, love, and suspense. I recommend it to those looking for a quick, Halloween-themed read.

*I received an ARC of this book. This is my complete and honest review.*