When S.R. Hartley isn’t working as a registered nurse on night shift, she writes dark, spicy romantasy from her home in a small town in Ohio. She has two amazing kids, two crazy cats, and an amazingly sweet boyfriend who puts all the book boyfriends to shame. Her debut novel, Claimed By Darkness, releases April 7th, 2026 with City Owl Press.
**Cover above is not the official cover**
Blurb:
𝑨 𝒉𝒐𝒑𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒘𝒆𝒅. 𝑨 𝒉𝒂𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒓𝒆𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒍𝒆𝒅. 𝑨 𝒅𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒚 𝒓𝒆𝒃𝒐𝒓𝒏.
In the wake of a great supernatural war, a divine stranger waits, fighting for a love that may never be possible again.
On the other side of the realm, a dark queen’s corruption grows to a devastating breaking point.
And along a haunted shoreline, a young woman caught in the middle will be changed forever.
Devina can’t make sense of the darkness inside her mind, and despite every attempt to erase it, she finds herself standing on the edge of the Mackinac Bridge. At the very least, she will be rid of the trauma of her parents’ deaths, and the grief that consumes her every waking moment.
But when a beautiful, black-winged angel named Gabriel swoops in to save her—literally—blood and magic, star-crossed love, and deadly secrets are opened to her. The truth about Devina’s power could set them all free, but in a world divided between good and evil, deciding who to trust will be the ultimate battle.
Promo line: The Book of Azrael meets The Mortal Instruments in this stunning romantasy debut full of spice, morally gray characters, mental health rep, and jaw-dropping twists, perfect for fans who delight in the dark side.
Paperback ISBN: 978-1-64898-534-8
Hardback ISBN: 978-1-64898-535-5
Digital ISBN: 978-1-64898-536-2
*Releasing in ebook, paperback, and hardback April 7th, 2026 with City Owl Press.*
*Cover and publishing information is identical for all 3 editions*
Contact S.R. Hartley: [email protected]