After receiving a strange summons, eighteen-year-old nursing student Molly O’Rinn finds herself the private live-in nurse for a wealthy young man in his haunting Hudson Valley mansion. But after arriving at his secluded estate, Molly discovers that her handsome employer is not what he seems, and most surprising of all is what rests deep inside the mansion’s walls.
Perhaps not what, but who…
A young man about Molly’s age—at least in appearance—is a prisoner of the estate, locked behind magical barriers. Nin is royalty, the son of a legend. He is not human, not of this world…and not like anyone Molly has ever met.
Molly should stay away from him. But Nin is a terrifying yet strangely attractive being, and soon both Molly and Nin find themselves drawn to each other, sparked by a connection neither of them can deny. But as the two become entangled in a forbidden affair, outside forces start to press in.
Because Nin’s legendary father is looking for his son, and he’s not the only one.
To keep Molly safe, Nin must find a way back to his realm or suffer the consequences. Even if it means choosing his princely duty over love.
Belladonna by Adalyn Grace meets A Study in Drowning in this sizzling gothic romantasy that follows the forbidden romance between a young nurse and a mysterious young man imprisoned by a dangerous occultist.
My Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ — The Prince of Mourning by Jenn Bennett
Dark, romantic, and beautifully eerie, The Prince of Mourning sweeps readers into a world of gothic intrigue and forbidden love. With its moody Hudson Valley mansion, mysterious prisoner, and air thick with secrets, this story is perfect for fans of Belladonna and A Study in Drowning.
Molly O’Rinn, a young nursing student suddenly hired to care for a reclusive patient, is the kind of heroine I love to root for—clever, compassionate, and unwilling to back down even when everything around her starts to feel a little… cursed. Her medical vow collides with her curiosity and courage in ways that make her feel refreshingly capable rather than naïve.
The atmosphere drips with gothic tension—dark hallways, occult rituals, whispered myths, and an undercurrent of danger that feels both human and divine. I was completely hooked by the mythology surrounding the gods and underworld; Bennett builds that side of the story with such flair that it feels both ancient and cinematic. Nin, the mysterious demi-god hidden behind magical wards, is just the right blend of brooding and tragic to pull you in and make you question every choice Molly makes.
If I had one gripe, it’s the modern language that occasionally slips into the dialogue—it jolted me out of the gothic setting and made some scenes feel slightly anachronistic. But the strength of the story, the chemistry between Molly and Nin, and the steady thread of mystery more than made up for it.
A lush, romantic gothic fantasy with high stakes, haunting secrets, and a heroine determined to heal even when surrounded by darkness. This one kept me turning the pages long into the night.
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