Crescent Sun

Name: Crescent Sun
Price: 9.95 USD
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ISBN: 9781519289032

✍️ Tiana Washington

Reader Score

4.4

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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

A romance novel about a woman fleeing her past and a man hiding his dark secret in Atlanta.

Leelee Markum moves from Maine to Atlanta seeking independence from her mother. She joins Vlord Enterprises and meets Thayne Vlord. He is her boss and appears devilishly handsome but emotionally distant. He rejects the idea of sharing his life with anyone due to a dark secret from his village. Leelee falls for him despite his warnings. The plot tracks their developing relationship against the backdrop of his refusal to reveal his history. Washington writes this as a character-driven romance focusing on emotional barriers rather than action.

Key Themes

hidden past romantic tension corporate setting

Literary Context

Published in 2015 by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform, this work fits the contemporary romance genre with supernatural elements. It reflects early twenty-first-century independent publishing trends where authors self-publish directly to digital markets without traditional gatekeepers.

Difficulty

● Easy

Recommended For Fans Of

Nalini Singh · Anne Rice · Charlaine Harris · Laurell K. Hamilton

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Horror Fiction

🏛 Createspace Independent Publishing Platform 📅 2015 📖 130 pages 🌐 English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9781519289032

📝 Description: Crescent Sun

Tiana Washington’s Crescent Sun follows Leelee Markum, a thirty-five-year-old woman who leaves Maine for Atlanta to escape her mother’s influence. She accepts a position at Vlord Enterprises, where she encounters Thayne Vlord, her employer. He is described as rich, handsome, arrogant, and powerful. Leelee finds him intriguing and brooding, while he remains determined to hide his dark past. Thayne fled his village to keep his secrets concealed and refuses to share his life with a woman. The narrative centers on the tension between Leelee’s desire for change and Thayne’s need for secrecy. His background involves fleeing a specific village, though details of that place remain vague in the provided text. The story explores the clash between her new beginning and his entrenched isolation. Washington presents a romance where the male lead’s history poses a significant obstacle to intimacy. This book suits readers interested in contemporary romance with supernatural undertones. It may not appeal to those seeking extensive world-building or detailed lore about the village Thayne left behind. The focus remains tightly on the psychological dynamic between the two leads rather than external plot mechanics. Washington qualifies as the author through this specific exploration of hidden identities and romantic resistance.

💎 Our verdict on Crescent Sun

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Horror Reads editorial team

Horror desk

Washington delivers a focused character study that prioritizes the emotional distance between its protagonists over external plot mechanics. The narrative effectively establishes the clash between Leelee’s quest for independence and Thayne’s entrenched isolation, creating a palpable tension that drives the story. While the lack of detail regarding Thayne’s village may disappoint readers seeking deep lore, the strength lies in the psychological interplay of hidden identities. This approach suits those who prefer romance centered on emotional barriers rather than supernatural spectacle. The tone remains consistent, emphasizing the difficulty of opening up to another person when one is defined by a dark, concealed history.

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📖 Why choose it

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Why this book is worth reading

Readers who enjoy character-driven romance with supernatural undertones will find this narrative compelling due to its focus on psychological barriers and emotional intimacy rather than action. It is ideal for those interested in exploring the tension between a desire for change and the need for secrecy within a relationship. The book appeals to fans of stories where the male lead’s hidden past serves as the primary obstacle to connection, offering a study in romantic resistance and identity. Those seeking a tight focus on the dynamic between two leads, without extensive lore or world-building distractions, will appreciate this straightforward exploration of intimacy and isolation.

⭐ Reader reviews

The starting rating comes from the team Horror Reads —

Reader rating

4.4

Based on 1 reviews

Horror Reads editorial team

Washington delivers a focused character study that prioritizes the emotional distance between its protagonists over external plot mechanics. The narrative effectively establishes the clash between Leelee’s quest for independence and Thayne’s entrenched isolation, creating a palpable tension that drives the story. While the lack of detail regarding Thayne’s village may disappoint readers seeking deep lore, the strength lies in the psychological interplay of hidden identities. This approach suits those who prefer romance centered on emotional barriers rather than supernatural spectacle. The tone remains consistent, emphasizing the difficulty of opening up to another person when one is defined by a dark, concealed history.