Darkness Series

Some things should stay buried. Falling in love won’t save you when they don’t.

A damaged letter. An ancient artifact. A discovery someone is willing to kill to possess. For the women drawn into these mysteries, following the clues means leaving their ordinary lives behind—and trusting men who are as dangerous to their peace of mind as they are to anyone hunting them.

From the ancient ruins of Turkey to the jungles of Central America, a search for answers becomes a fight for survival. Ruthless cults and secretive covens have waited centuries for their moment, and the women uncovering their secrets are far more than inconvenient witnesses. They’re part of the plan.

Fortunately, the men at their sides know how to handle trouble. Former Navy SEALs with protective instincts and very persuasive mouths make tempting partners when bullets start flying. Between narrow escapes and nights spent much too close together, keeping things strictly professional becomes a lost cause.

But combat training has its limits. When ancient evil awakens, saving the woman you love takes more than a loaded gun—and some discoveries follow you long after you’ve escaped the ruins.

New York Times bestselling author Melanie James delivers steamy romance, archaeological adventure, and supernatural suspense in the Darkness Series, where the past refuses to stay buried and falling in love gives you everything to lose.

Series Tropes:

🛡️ Protective former military heroes

💕 Forced proximity

🔥 Steamy romance

🌍 International adventures

🏛️ Ancient ruins and dangerous discoveries

🗝️ Mysterious artifacts and buried secrets

🔮 Ruthless cults and powerful covens

🖤 Ancient evil and supernatural danger

💖 Love worth fighting for