GYMPIE, Australia - AussieJournal -- Hot Tree Publishing is thrilled to announce the release of "Daughter of the Drowned," the first book in the highly anticipated The Darkness Duet series by emerging author Kerry Williams. This dark and mesmerizing fantasy romance will be available in bookstores and online on February 20, 2025.

"Daughter of the Drowned" is a spellbinding blend of dark romance, romantasy, and portal fantasy that transports readers into a world where The Sixth Sense meets Greek Mythology. The novel follows Lovely Timms, a young woman haunted by spectral visions since a near-drowning incident four years prior. Her quest to uncover the truth behind these hauntings leads her to the mystical city of New Orleans, accompanied by her childhood friend Tino. As Lovely's supernatural abilities intensify, she finds herself entangled in a dangerous and alluring relationship with Death, who beckons her with a voice as tempting as it is foreboding.

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The book's spellbinding narrative and rich, atmospheric setting are expected to captivate fans of authors like Leigh Bardugo and V.E. Schwab. With its unique blend of romance, mythology, and dark fantasy, "Daughter of the Drowned" is set to become a standout addition to the fantasy romance genre.

Kristin Scearce, Acquisitions Editor at Hot Tree Publishing, expressed enthusiasm for the project: "Kerry Williams has crafted a world that is as enchanting as it is dark, bringing to life a captivating story that blends romance with the supernatural in an entirely fresh way. 'Daughter of the Drowned' is a compelling introduction to what promises to be an unforgettable duet."

The Darkness Duet promises to deliver more heart-pounding, supernatural drama as it unfolds, leaving readers eagerly anticipating each new twist.

About the Author:
Kerry Williams is a UK author based in the heart of England and writer of romantic fantasy novels. She is an avid cat lady, die hard tea drinker and eternal star gazer. Always known to her family as a daydreamer, she and her young daughter, Ivy, can often be found looking at the moon.

About Hot Tree Publishing:
Hot Tree Publishing loves love. Publishing adult romantic fiction, HTPubs are all about diverse reads featuring heroes and heroines to swoon over.

For more information, to request a review copy, or to schedule an interview with Kerry Williams, please contact Hot Tree Publishing.