[PRE-ORDER] The Secrets of Clarence Manor (Aston University, #1) by Devney Perry

Release Date: 11/10/2026

dark academia romance • billionaire romance • college romance • secretive society • found family

At Aston University, money may open doors, but secrets are the real currency. Inside the walls of Clarence Manor, three wealthy young women are determined to keep their darkest truths hidden, but romance has a way of bringing even the most carefully guarded secrets into the light.

The Vibe

Cassia, Elora, and Ivy each arrive at Aston University carrying something they would rather leave buried. Living together in the lavish Clarence Manor, they present three very different faces to the world, from guarded and mysterious to seemingly untouchable and effortlessly composed.

But beneath the polished exterior is a world of complicated emotions, hidden histories, and relationships that refuse to stay simple. As each woman encounters a man determined to get past her defenses, the carefully constructed walls surrounding Clarence Manor begin to crack.

With its elite university setting, wealthy characters, mansion intrigue, and romantic suspense, The Secrets of Clarence Manor delivers the addictive atmosphere of dark academia with the emotional pull of a contemporary romance. Perfect for readers who love glamorous settings, complicated heroines, secrets behind every door, and romances where nothing is quite what it seems.

Tropes & Tags

• Dark academia romance
• New adult romance
• College romance
• Billionaire romance
• Wealthy characters
• Elite university setting
• Mansion setting
• Romantic suspense
• Secrets and mystery
• Multiple interconnected romances
• Strong emotional themes
• Found family
• Glamorous setting
• Intrigue and tension

Books in Series (In Order)

• The Secrets of Clarence Manor, #1

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