by Carliann Jean
Series: Rings of Death #1
Community rating: 5/5 from 2 ratings.
Carrion of Ashes is a dark psychological thriller romance that's a Norse folklore retelling with a frenemies-to-lovers arranged marriage. A love story between Signy Volsung, a gothic heiress who was just released from a psych ward and Geir Geatulf, a rival heir who owns most of the city and wants nothing more than to see her family dead. Their marriage contract isn't what it seems, and they'll need to work together if they want to stop the murders ravaging their city. If Signy can't remember her past through the madness of her mind, she won't be able to stop the cycle of violence that haunts the innocent, and if Geir can't put aside his agenda and death grip on control, there'll be no hope of survival for either of their families. They’re bound by more than just vows in this psychological thriller that blends high-stakes action, deep-rooted trauma, old Norse magic, and paranormal elements. What if corruption can burn at the hands of one woman?
Genres: Dark Romance, Paranormal Romance, Psychological Thriller, Norse & Viking, Romantasy
Tropes: Arranged Marriage, Amnesia, rune magic, Trauma and resilience, Enemies to Lovers, Reluctant Allies to Lovers, Psych Ward Lovers, PTSD rep
Published: 2026-10-06
Publisher: Carliann Jean