Love Me And Die: The Blackwater Bride

By James Harvest

SHE IS CURSED TO DESTROY WHAT SHE LOVES. HE IS WILLING TO LET HER.
When reclusive scholar Dr. Aris Thorne receives an invitation etched on volcanic glass, it leads him to Blackwater Hall-a decaying manor shrouded in mist and whispered terrors. Its sole inhabitant is Elara Silvaine, a widow of devastating beauty and chilling sorrow. Legend claims her touch is poison, her love a death sentence.
The locals call her the Blackwater Bride, a creature bound to the dark river surging beneath the stones, draining the life from anyone who dares to care for her. Aris came seeking truth behind the macabre folklore. He stays because of her. Elara's icy gaze holds ancient pain, her confession more terrifying than any myth: "To love me is to die."
But as their forbidden attraction deepens, Aris notices his own vitality fading-his skin pale, his breath shallow, his heart yearning for her lethal kiss. Is it the supernatural curse of her lineage? Or is there something far more human, and more cruel, lurking in the shadows of Blackwater Hall? Trapped in a gothic labyrinth of poisoned secrets and subterranean thunder, Aris uncovers a twisted plot of greed and betrayal. The real monster isn't the river... it's the man exploiting Elara's tragic power. To save her, Aris must confront a harrowing choice: Walk away and condemn her to eternal isolation... or embrace her, knowing his devotion could be the very thing that kills them both.
Love Me and Die is a haunting tale of obsession, sacrifice, and love that devours.
Perfect for fans of:
- The lush, gothic atmosphere of Mexican Gothic
- The tragic romance of Crimson Peak
- The psychological twists of Rebecca
- The dark allure of Interview with the Vampire.
Step into the mist. Feel the chill of her touch.
Dare you love a woman whose heart beats to the rhythm of an ancient, hungry darkness? Would you surrender to a kiss that tastes like winter? LOVE ME. AND DIE.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FN7P3ZMX
• ISBN13: 9798298992718
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 54 Pages
• Weight: 0.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"