by Katee Robert
First published 2025
The Black Rose Auction opens its doors for three days of exclusive depravity in a luxurious New York estate. Here, the wealthy bid on anything money can buy, including things that shouldn't be sold. A mob princess with dangerous appetites finds herself hunted by a possessive stalker who eliminates anyone who dares touch her. This Little Red Riding Hood retelling turns predator and prey into a deadly dance of desire. Meanwhile, a witch faces an impossible heist. She must steal a magical chalice from the auction floor, working alongside her ex-boyfriend's father and an angel. The witch once betrayed the father, making their partnership volatile. As the three conspirators plan their theft, they discover that vengeance and passion intertwine in ways none expected. The auction house becomes a battleground where fairy tales twist into dark romance and magical artifacts tempt both mortals and supernatural beings.
Genres: dark-fantasy, fantasy-romance, dark-romance, paranormal-romance
Vibes: dark, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, predator-prey
Setting: New York
Period: 21st-century
496 pages · Paperback · Sourcebooks Casablanca
Content warnings: explicit-sexual-content, violence