Whispers in the Dark (Black Oasis #1)
Nikole Knight, Lily Mayne
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Explicit and plentiful [?]
· 44 ratings · 336 pages · Published: 28 Jul 2023
At twenty-four, Cody has already lost hope of having a life of his own. All his time is spent playing nurse to a dying, spiteful step-father and maid to his bully half-brother. His only escapes are playing his favorite online fantasy game, Black Oasis, and talking to the strange, unearthly presence under his bed that may or may not actually exist.
But everything changes when his nightly visitor, who introduces himself as Nor, starts talking back.
As their connection deepens, Nor invites Cody into the surreal world existing just beyond his nightmares, filled with haughty demons, passion-killing pet bugs named Gef, and a dark landscape that is oddly familiar. With his sweet but monstrous companion by his side, Cody might finally gain the life of freedom and adventure that he’s always wanted.
Join Nor and Cody as they unearth the true meaning of hope, passion, and a love of endless depths that spans between worlds in Whispers in the Dark, the first book in Knight and Mayne’s co-authored queer, monster romance series, Black Oasis.
Whispers in the Dark is an M/M monster romance full of hurt/comfort, angst, humor, and a sweet, spicy love between a redheaded Texan and his precious, six-fingered Deepdweller. This love story contains explicit content and is not suitable for young readers. Be sure to check the Trigger Warnings at the beginning of the book for more details.
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- gay romance 9
- monsters 9
- hurt/comfort 9
- paranormal 9
- height difference 9
- sweet/gentle hero 9
- non-human hero 9
- first person pov 8
- demons 8
- creative anatomy 8
- tortured hero 8
- fantasy 7
- anal sex 7
- contemporary 6
- angst 6
- virgin hero 6
- funny 5
- secret relationship 5
- magic 4
- friends to lovers 4
- caretaking 4
- nerdy hero 4
- bisexuality 3
- urban fantasy 3
- queer romance 3
- age gap 2
- possessive hero 2
- childfree 2
- working class hero 1
- insta-love 1
- shy hero 1
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- content warnings
- third party abuse 9
- past abuse 9
- queerphobia 9
- third party sexual assault 8
- death / grief 7
- abuse 7
- substance abuse 4
- alcoholism 2
- incest 1
- terminal illness 1
- past child neglect 1
- geography
- north america 1
- usa 1
- arizona 1
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The 'Black Oasis' series
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