From the author of the USA Today bestselling Priest and New Camelot series comes the second in a high-heat, gothic, dark academia fairy tale full of lantern-lit rituals, foggy moors, and obsessions that last for a lifetime. All Poe, Auden, and St. Sebastian want is the chance to be together, but Thornchapel's secrets might unravel them-if they don't unravel each other first.
He's an outcast and a loner, named for death itself. Fate wasn't supposed to have plans for him.
From the author of the USA Today bestselling Priest and New Camelot series comes the second in a high-heat, gothic, dark academia fairy tale full of lantern-lit rituals, foggy moors, and obsessions that last for a lifetime.
But then she came back-the girl St. Sebastian Martinez once kissed in a thorn-covered chapel in the woods. She came back, and Saint could no more resist her than he could pry out his own heart. And by some trick of fate, she wants him as much as he wants her. The only problem? She also wants the man who owns Thornchapel, Auden Guest.
And so does Saint.
Eight years ago, Saint did something to Auden, something terrible. Auden hurt him back the only way he knew how, and so here they are- their hatred seasoned with pain and Saint's loneliness seasoned with longing. The only thing they can agree on is Proserpina Markham, and she wants them to find a way to be together-all three of them.
If Auden wants to earn her as his submissive, then he has to earn Saint as well.
But with the discovery of bones behind the altar and the carnal revel of Beltane fast approaching, it's becoming clear that Thornchapel's secrets are much deeper and older than any of them could have ever guessed. And no matter how bright and merry a feast of sparks may be, it's always followed by ashes.
And darkness.
Delicious tropes- Dark academia Gothic vibes Forbidden love Enemies to lovers and friends to lovers Secret rituals MMF love triangle (and then some) Found family Lush, literary vibes
Rave reviews- "This stunningly evocative novel is a triumph. A masterpiece. A tour de force. I'm spellbound by her lyrical prose, incredible characterization, and the pure steam coming off the pages. No one writes romance like Sierra Simone." - K.A. Linde, USA Today bestselling author
"It's evocative, sumptuous, and downright filthy. AND I AM HERE FOR IT." - Kendall Ryan, New York Times bestselling author
"Literal literary porn. Breathtaking." - Emma Hart, New York Times bestselling author
"A Lesson In Thorns is an utterly breathtaking masterpiece with its poetic prose and unimaginable details. I'm transfixed. I'm addicted. And I'm in love." - Carrie Ann Ryan, New York Times bestselling author
"Sierra Simone is a genius who will have you believing in love, longing, kink and pagan magic. Not only are her words beautiful, but her characters are equal parts raw, real, magical, and kinky. Two words for you, Auden and St. Sebastian!" - Nana Malone, USA Today bestselling author
"A decadent web of mystery, lust, and angst - A Lesson in Thorns is my top read of the year!" - Ella James, USA Today bestselling author
