Her Soul to Take

Harley Laroux is a queer author who lives in Washington with their husband. They are known for their dark romances that blend horror and eroticism, exploring the boundaries of fantasy, romance, and the taboo. Laroux’s interest in folklore and mythology heavily influences their work, providing a tapestry of supernatural elements. For instance, Her Soul to Take follows the intertwined lives of Leon, a centuries-old demon, and Rae, a paranormal investigator. The narrative is steeped in the eerie atmosphere of the fictional town of Abelaum, a place haunted by its dark history and populated by sinister figures like the Libiri cult, monsters, and an old god waking up.

Her Soul to Take is the first book in the Souls Trilogy, which combines supernatural elements with dark romance. Laroux’s work is characterized by its raw exploration of taboo subjects and its blending of horror and passion, and Her Soul to Take is no exception, with explicit sexual scenes, kink, horror elements, and graphic depictions of magic and sacrifice. Nevertheless, the novel prioritizes Consensual Power Dynamics throughout its depiction of the relationship between Rae and Leon.