Savage Blooms

by S. T. Gibson

Overview

S. T. Gibson, the queen of erotic fantasy romance, returns with this ravishingly dark trilogy of gothic manors, faery magic, and forbidden desires set in the foreboding Highlands of Scotland.

For as long as Adam can remember, the legends passed down from his world-traveling grandfather have called him to a crumbling manor in the Highlands. His closest friend Nicola longs for the same adventure, as well as for Adam himself. She'll follow him just about anywhere - even to the remote wilds of Scotland - if it pushes the pair to surrender to their shared attraction.

But when a storm strikes and strands them unexpectedly, Adam and Nicola find themselves at the mercy of the eccentric owner of the infamous house, Eileen, as well as her brooding groundskeeper, Finley.

Trapped by the weather, and bound by ancient faery magic, Nicola and Adam get more than they bargained for as they become entangled in Eileen and Finley's world of mind games, deceit and forbidden desire. As ancestral sins are unearthed, Adam and Nicola will have to reckon with the spell Eileen and Finley have cast over them - and whether or not they even want to be free.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780316575898
Publisher:	Orbit
Publication date:	10/07/2025
Series:	Unearthly Delights , #1
Pages:	464
Product dimensions:	6.05(w) x 8.60(h) x 1.50(d)

About the Author

S. T. Gibson is an author and village wise woman in training. A graduate of the creative writing program at the University of North Carolina at Asheville and the theological studies program at Princeton Seminary, she currently lives in New England with her partner, spoiled cat, and perfume collection.

Editorial Reviews

"A drizzly, moody, and lustrously carnal rendition of a storybook tale, Savage Blooms is the holy grail for lovers of dark academia and faery magic alike. By the time I got to the epilogue, I was ready to bite into the pages like they were made of faery fruit, just so I'd never have to leave."

—Sierra Simone, author of Priest

"A darkly decadent descent into desire. A masterful exploration of faerie bargains, ancestral burdens, and power struggles woven between the pages of a thrilling tale you can't help but be swept up in."—Hazel McBride, author of A Fate Forged in Fire

"With Savage Blooms, Gibson cements herself as one of the strongest and most unique voices in gothic romance. This dangerous and decadent subversion of a found family is fresh, unabashedly queer, and gripping from the very first rain-soaked page. Gibson is a ferociously talented writer at the top of her game."

—Sydney J. Shields, author of An Arcane Study of Stars

"In this lavishly erotic fantasy, Gibson brings to life the magic of the Scottish countryside... . Gibson sets the heat to high on the way to a surprising ending that will have readers clamoring for more. Fans of dark fantasy romance won’t want to miss this."

—Publishers Weekly

"Tension oozes out of every page as the quartet’s attraction becomes more tangled and twisted...it’s a magical bacchanalian soap opera where love and hate flip like a switch, with deviance and lust underscoring every interaction."—Kirkus

"An Education in Malice is an ode to girlhood; ribbons, blood, poetry, and rage. Gibson’s fang-sharp prose and unflinching honesty create a delicate and fearless exploration of loneliness, love, and—as the bridge between those two absolutes—longing."—Sydney J. Shields, author of The Honey Witch, on An Education In Malice

“An isolated women’s college, a Gothic aesthetic that would make the Brontë sisters proud, an all-consuming passion between sapphic academic rivals…what’s not to like here? Light a candle to maximize the moody vibes and dive in.”—People on An Education In Malice

“From sinful all-night salons to hedonistic Halloween parties, Laura’s world thrums with dark pleasures that will leave you wanting more.”—Kirkus on An Education in Malice

"A Dowry of Blood is an intoxicating perfume that lingers—an undying love story where beauty and horror clasp hands."—Rachel Gillig, New York Times bestselling author, on A Dowry of Blood

"A thrilling and seductive Gothic rife with spine-tingling tension and dark romance. A Dowry of Blood left me breathless."—Alexis Henderson, author of The Year of the Witching, on A Dowry of Blood

"Stunningly gorgeous and devastatingly romantic, you won't want to miss this one!"—Katee Robert, New York Times bestselling author, on A Dowry of Blood

"A dizzying nightmare of a romance that will leave you aching, angry and ultimately hopeful."—Hannah Whitten, New York Times bestselling author, on A Dowry of Blood

"Dark, seductive...A messy, in-depth portrait of emotional abuse that nails Constanta’s complex intermingling of love, pain, fear, and anger in mesmerizing prose. Thorny, fast-paced, and unabashedly queer, this is sure to draw readers in."—Publishers Weekly on A Dowry of Blood

"Dark, lush and heartrendingly romantic."—Lyndall Clipstone, author of Lakesedge, on A Dowry of Blood

"A Dowry of Blood is a delectable jewel of a tale, shimmering with dark, beautiful prose. Gibson balances mournful gothic possession with heartfelt emotional authenticity for a thrilling ride from start to finish."—Tori Bovalino, author of Not Good for Maidens, on A Dowry of Blood

“Seductive, lyrical, and rich with period detail, this daring retelling casts the Harkers' story aside to follow Dracula's medieval bride and her tangled romance with his consorts over the centuries. The horror—pulsing and beautiful—comes as much from Constanta’s insights into her husband’s psychology as it does from bloodlust. A dark triumph.”—Mary McMyne, author of The Book of Gothel, on A Dowry of Blood

"A powerful take of possession and liberation. This is a Dracula retelling unlike any other—undeniable and unforgettable."—Rose Szabo, author of What Big Teeth, on A Dowry of Blood

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