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Vile & Virtue

Kathryn Ann Kingsley (2026-03)

Subgenre
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age18+

Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentVery Steamy
LanguageModerate

Synopsis

A dark tale like no other... I promise, I'd know.Let me tell you about the game I'm playing with a delectable little librarian. Why? Because I'm bored. Oh, don't give me that look. Darling, you have no idea. I've been every villain humanity has ever dreamed up: the Napoleon of Crime, the Captain with the rusted hook, the monster in your closet, and the devil in the details. I've died a thousand deaths and I've killed a thousand more, and frankly? It's gotten terribly repetitive. So when I found Sasha Lancaster-mousy little thing, all repressed desires and untapped darkness-I knew I'd discovered something rare. A plaything with potential. The rules are simple. I've pulled her and her darling twin sister Sidney into my world of fiction itself with my obnoxiously obstinate twin brother, Virtue. Three rounds. Three deaths. The last woman standing wins her freedom. Of course, there's an alternative: tell me a story I've never heard before, spin me a tale truly unique, and I'll let you both go home. Impossible? Naturally. Entertaining? Immensely. See you inside, lovelies. - Vile _______________________________ Perfect for fans of dark romance, twisted fairytales, and stories where the villain is just too delicious to resist. From the USA Today Bestselling Author of The Unseelie Prince, The Contortionist, and The Serpent's Bride, comes this unique spin on retelling our favorite pieces of fiction. This one might just be a little more "meta" than most. (But don't worry, I tried to keep him on his best behavior.)

Tags

Dark FantasyMeta FictionPsychological ThrillerTwisted FairytaleLiterary Fiction

Vile & Virtue: content & age rating

Intended for adult readers (18+).

This dark romance features a villain protagonist manipulating women in deadly games within fictional worlds, with strong violence (death, murder), mature sexual content, psychological manipulation, power imbalance, and morally complex themes.

What to know going in

This book has strong violence, very steamy sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include murder, captivity, dubious consent, and death (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Adult readers who love dark romance will be captivated by this meta twist where the ultimate villain traps a librarian in a deadly game of storytelling.