The Darkness Within Us ebook

A darkly mesmerising YA romantasy following a young Duchess and the powerful heir determined to steal her inheritance __________ 'Features a clever and deadly heroine who is just as much a beauty as a beast. Fans of Alessandra are sure to fall just as hard for Chrysantha' Kathryn Purdie, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Bone Crier's Moon and The Forest Grimm - - Praise for The Shadows Between Us - - 'A viciously satisfying romance featuring two well-matched opponents' Booklist 'Dark, mesmerizing, and completely addictive. With a gripping mystery and layered characters, it's a glittering tale of love and the pursuit of power' Kerri Maniscalco, author of Kingdom of the Wicked __________ Chrysantha Stathos has won. By hiding her intelligence and ambition behind the mask of a beautiful air-headed girl, she has become a wealthy duchess. And, once her elderly husband dies, she will have all the freedom, money, and safety she's ever wanted. Or so she thought.A man claiming to be the estranged grandson of Chrysantha's lecherous late husband has turned up to steal her inheritance. To make matters worse, her little sister is going to be queen and is rubbing it in her face. Chrysantha decides that the only thing to do is upstage Alessandra at her own wedding. And as for this grandson, he has to go. Never mind that he's extremely handsome and secretive with mysterious powers... No, Chrysantha wants Eryx Demos dead, and in the end, a Stathos girl always gets what she wants.