Charming Devil (Gilded Monsters, Bk. 2)
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About
The painting that's kept Dorian Gray flawless for over a century is beginning to fall apart, rotted by his life of reckless decadence. Desperate, he seeks out the only person who might be able to save him: a talented young painter descended from Dorian's first love.
Baz may have the same magical gift as her ancestor, but she's vowed never to paint anyone's likeness again. Haunted by the memory of the terrible price her talent can exact, she swears she will not be swayed—not even by the seductive words dripping like venom from the lips of the most beautiful man she's ever met.
Yet as Dorian tries to persuade Baz by any means possible, they become aware of a darker, deadlier magic awakening around them. Dangerous forces, long dormant, have been stirred by Baz's presence…and are determined to have her no matter the cost. As tensions rise and desire flares ever-hotter, Baz and Dorian become trapped in a complex web of conflicting motives, messy emotions, and a growing, desperate passion that may well consume them both.
An addictive and truly original spicy New Adult retelling of The Picture of Dorian Gray with a magical twist.
Topics and Key Themes
Narrative Tropes
- Enemies to Lovers
- Slow Burn
- Dark Romance
- Cat and Mouse Romance
- He Falls First
Key Themes
- Beauty as a weapon — Dorian weaponizes his immortal charm, but it begins to undo him.
- A curse made of sins — a rotting portrait forces a century of decadence to finally catch up.
- Inherited magic, inherited grief — Baz's rare gift echoes her ancestor's tragic fate with Dorian.
- Manipulation versus desire — seduction and scheming blur until neither can control what ignites.
- Ancient darkness awakened — a dormant magical threat surfaces drawn by Baz's forbidden power.
Who is this book for?
Spice Level: 4 out of 5 4 / 5: Very Spicy
Turning up the heat! Multiple steamy scenes with clear, descriptive detail and strong chemistry. Romance and spice share the spotlight here.
About the Author
Rebecca Kenney is a romance and fantasy author known for spicy retellings and New Adult fiction, including her Gilded Monsters series, which reimagines classic literary figures with dark, magical twists. She has built a dedicated readership through her character-driven stories that blend gothic atmosphere with contemporary heat. Kenney is also known for works such as Heartless and her other romantasy titles. She engages actively with her readers on social media, particularly BookTok, where her atmospheric, trope-rich storytelling has earned a loyal following.