From Chloe Gong comes a lush, action-packed historical fantasy inspired by Romeo and Juliet, set in 1920s Shanghai—where rival gangs, political unrest, and a deadly mystery collide.

Juliette Cai has returned to Shanghai to take her place as the heir to the Scarlet Gang, determined to prove she’s worthy of leading. But her city is on the brink of chaos, with a strange madness spreading through the streets—driving people to unspeakable acts.

The only person who might help her uncover the truth?

Roma Montagov—her former lover and heir to the rival White Flowers gang.

Forced into an uneasy alliance, the two must set aside their history and work together to stop a threat that could destroy them both. But with lingering feelings, betrayal, and danger at every turn, trusting each other may be the most dangerous risk of all.

Dark, romantic, and filled with tension, this story blends enemies-to-lovers romance with political intrigue and supernatural horror.

✨ Genre: Historical Fantasy / Romance
🌶️ Spice Level: Low

📚 Series: These Violent Delights - Book 1

Atmospheric, intense, and utterly addictive—perfect for readers who love star-crossed lovers, rival gangs, and richly layered fantasy worlds 🖤✨