Shadow-Stained by Rachel Hobbs [Book Boost!]

Do You Love Dark Fantasy?

Shadow-Stained is a dark fantasy, paranormal romance by Rachel Hobbs. I first met Rachel when I interviewed her back in 2022. Her Stones of Power series is fabulously well-reviewed and I think if you love dark, twisted tales then this one is for you.

For her, it’s her late grandma’s legacy. For him, the mother of all black magic spoils, granting one demon the power of a God. Immortality.

“Drayvex is a formidable character, whose confidence, wit and cruelty grab the undivided attention of the audience. ” – Reedsy Discovery ★★★★★

When jaded Ruby does shots with a charming stranger at a bar, her life goes to Hell… literally. Demon Lord and darkness incarnate, Drayvex’s viperous allure becomes the least of her problems when she loses a sentient dark relic to his light fingers. But when Drayvex himself loses it to a dangerous foe, Ruby enlists him –the tyrant with a soft spot for humanity– into helping her save her pokey village from becoming a ground zero of mass demonic carnage.

Both equally obsessed with reclaiming the relic, the only thing Ruby and Drayvex agree on is that it’s in the wrong hands. Co-existing in a volatile, hot-and-cold accord between predator and prey, to save the planet they both love for different reasons they must become a formidable double-team in the face of an apocalyptic takeover. Now, the fate of both human and demon alike rests with a killer that walks between worlds, and a woman with a curse in her bloodline.

Shadow-Stained Book Description, from Amazon

Praise for Shadow-Stained

“Shadow-Stained by Rachel Hobbs does not try to humanize a demon. The beauty of the plot is the vey fact that Drayvex remained a demon in his actions and thoughts. He massacred brutally and punished demons mercilessly. His protective instincts for Ruby did not change his personality.”

“This is a dark book. It’s pretty twisted and f*cked up in places, so if you’re looking for a fluffy, cutesy romance story this isn’t it.”

“The author manages to weave a tale of intrigue and romance that has you rooting for the characters, while at the same time you want to bash a certain demon lord in the face. I’m looking at you Drayvex.”

“The twists and turns will keep you engulfed and entertained. I highly recommend this for any fan of demon based fantasy.”