When Zeb Wyckham is summoned to a wealthy relative’s remote Gothic manor, he is horrified to find all the people he least wants to see in the world: his estranged brother, his sneering cousin, and his bitter ex-lover Gideon Grey. Things couldn’t possibly get worse.

Then the master of the house announces the true purpose of the gathering: he intends to leave the vast family fortune to whoever marries his young ward, setting off a violent scramble for her hand. Zeb wants no part of his greedy family—but when he tries to leave, the way is barred. The walls of Lackaday House are high, and the gates firmly locked. As the Dartmoor mists roll in, there’s no way out. And something unnatural may be watching them from the house’s shadowy depths…

Fear and paranoia ramping ever-higher, Zeb has nowhere to turn but to the man who once held his heart. As the gaslight flickers and terror takes hold, can two warring lovers reunite, uncover the murderous mysteries of Lackaday House—and live to tell the tale?

All of Us Murderers by KJ Charles is a gothic drama full of dark overtones, haunting scenes and a solid mystery. From the very beginning, Zeb is impossible not to like and as the tale conveys, he must find a way to reunite with Gideon to discover the truth of Lackaday House. The pacing is taut as Zeb tries to not be entangled in his various family dramas and discover the mystery of why he was really called to Lackaday House.

Beyond the gothic overtones and the mystery, both well written, I also like the reunion of Gideon and Zeb as they work through their differences and rediscover their love for each other. The only question is will they survive long enough to be together in the world outside the house. With greedy relatives and secrets, the dark story is haunting and the romance sweet but I love the ending. 

If you like gothic mystery and death with a dollop of sweet romance, this novel might be for you. The characters are compelling, the gothic drama pulls you in and the romance between Zeb and Gideon sweet. The mystery is difficult to unravel and the ending is just what I hoped for in this gothic mystery. 

Rating: 5 out of 5 books 

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