Exquisite Ruin: A dark romance reimagining of the Minotaur myth

In this darkly romantic reimagining of the Minotaur myth, a sorceress and a demon are entwined in sensual battle to escape a deadly maze and reclaim their freedom

'UNIQUE, SEXY AND ACTION-PACKED' - Hannah Whitten, author of The Foxglove King

In this deadly maze, the most dangerous thing may be the passion between them.

Sadare wakes in a labyrinth, remembering only that she is a powerful sorceress. Her sole companion is a hostile immortal named Daesra - beautiful, dangerous, and demonic - who bound his divine soul for power and revenge.

Despite their animosity, the two develop a tenuous truce, realising that neither can defeat the monster at the centre of the maze and escape alone. But as they wander, Sadare recovers glimpses of their shared history that make her question everything.

Unlocking the secrets of her past may be the only way to survive and heal their entwined fates - but as she learns more about the betrayals that brought them together, Sadare begins to fear what truly lies at the heart of the labyrinth.

'A DARK AND TWISTING MYTHOPOETIC JOURNEY OF A ROMANCE' - Jacqueline Carey, author of Kushiel's Dart

TROPES:
> Enemies to Lovers
> Forced Proximity
> Second-Chance Romance/Betrayal
> Who Hurt You
> Dark Monster

Content warning: This book is a fantasy intended for adults only.

Paperback / softback | 384 pages | Published January 2026