by Christine Roi
Series: Nocturne Archive #1
**At the Manor, some things refuse to stay buried.** Magnolia Howard wasn’t looking for a fresh start, just a place to hide. Leaving Rhode Island behind with what she could fit into her car, she arrives at Beaufort Manor. The decaying estate offers shelter from her past and just enough odd experiences to keep her awake at night. Still, a haunted house is better than sleeping in her car. Renovating the Manor should be straightforward: make it pretty, earn some cash, and stay under the radar. The
Genres: Paranormal Romance, Romantic Suspense, Gothic Romance
Tropes: Tension and slow burn, Buried secrets, Hidden Identities, Secret Past, Haunted Castle
Published: 2026-10-20