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Jane never meant to fall for a man like Nate—magnetic, commanding, and impossible to read.


What begins as desire quickly unravels into something far more intoxicating… and far more dangerous. Nate draws her into a world where passion blurs with power, secrets linger behind every locked door, and trust is a currency he controls with expert precision.

Every look.
Every word.
Every touch.

He pulls her deeper.

But the closer Jane gets, the more she realises she’s not the only one caught in Nate’s dark gravity. Monique—her confidante, her oldest friend—smiles too sweetly, asks too many questions, and hides intentions wrapped in velvet and venom.

As truth and fantasy tangle, Jane finds herself trapped between devotion and deception, love and obsession, pleasure and fear. The house on the hill holds secrets. The hidden room holds truth. And the people she trusts most may be the ones who destroy her.

A dark, addictive, emotionally charged romance where passion burns hot, trust cuts deep, and love becomes the most dangerous game of all.

In a story soaked with desire, control, betrayal, and breathtaking temptation, Jane must decide:

Is this love worth surrendering herself for?

Or has she stepped into a seductive trap she may never escape?  

Romance, Romantic Suspense, Psychological Thriller

About The Author

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Hello, I'm Linine Langley, author of the book series: "Passionate Poison".


My story began in Evandale, Tasmania where I attended Kings Meadows High School, later earning a Psychology diploma in 1996.


For years, I dedicated myself to spinal care nursing, but health challenges in 2024 led me to embrace my true calling: Dark Romantic Suspense and Psychological Thrillers. I’m now deep in the shadows, crafting the Passionate Poison!  

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