Roses & Ruin - by Hazel Cross (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

"An atmospheric tale of intense cravings . . . filled with yearning and desire and will appeal to fans of The Vampire Diaries and Twilight."--Kirkus Reviews

A year ago, Rose was in an accident that nearly claimed her life. In the chaos of that night, a mysterious boy pulled her from the brink of death, then vanished before anyone else could see him. No one believes he was there. But Rose knows the truth.

When Rose moves across the country for college, she's expecting a fresh start, one that's not haunted by the memory of this mysterious stranger. But then she sees him: Hayden. He's cold and distant and claims he wasn't there that night. Yet Rose can't shake the pull she feels toward him. She pursues him, daring him to reject her. Daring him to explain himself.

That's when she learns the truth about who--or what--Hayden really is, and that the bond between them goes deeper than the night he saved her life. Fate has woven their paths together, and no matter how hard they fight, it refuses to let them go. But loving Hayden may come at a cost . . . one that could destroy them both.

Review Quotes

"Filled with yearning and desire and will appeal to fans of The Vampire Diaries and Twilight . . . An atmospheric tale of intense cravings." --Kirkus

"Engaging . . . For fans who want a mash-up of Twilight and dark academia with a campy writing style." --SLJ

"A fast, entertaining read for older teens and new adults, this nostalgic fantasy will especially appeal to readers who fondly remember the paranormal romance boom while welcoming a new generation into the genre." --Booklist

About the Author

Hazel Cross grew up on houseboats in the southwestern states and sailboats along the coast of Canada and the US. She's lived in the desert, the prairies, and the mountains, but her heart remains in London, UK. She has an undergraduate degree in dating dirtbags and a PhD in finding romance in unexpected places. She currently lives in western Canada with her husband and their two hilarious teens.