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Of Hideous Countenance by Chloe Marie

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*Hand Signed by author; art and bookmark included while supplies last*

Gruesomely decadent gothic romance told through the eyes of beauty and monstrosity—where hunger is ritual, love is the most dangerous craving, and salvation and damnation blur until you can’t tell which one you’re reaching for. Of Hideous Countenance is lush, seductive horror-romance with classic gothic atmosphere and sharp teeth.

The vibe

The Count has spent centuries learning the rhythm of his hunger—when to restrain it, when to quiet the cravings that can spiral into blood-soaked madness. He can control it. He simply chooses not to. He savors the chaos his curse unleashes… yet even immortality has its cruelties. For all the blood he’s consumed, there’s one thirst it’s never satisfied: love.

Elisabeth escaped horrors inflicted by men only to be delivered into the hands of another monster—more dangerous because he is also a man of God, devoted to a faith that has failed him again and again. Now he places his trust in her. His body and blood are hers to command. His soul rests in her keeping. His eternity depends on the choices she makes.

Tropes & tags

Gothic romance / horror romance
Beauty & monstrosity themes
Vampire/immortal hunger vibes
Religion, devotion, and corruption
Survival stakes
“Love is more dangerous than death”
Lush, atmospheric, decadent tone

Perfect for readers of:

Anne Rice–style seductive horror
Mary Shelley–adjacent gothic classics energy
Johanna van Veen’s atmospheric dread
Romance that’s dark, lyrical, and morally thorny

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