⭐ All About Romance Favourite Book 2025 ⭐

Sold. Used. Broken. Until him.

Four books. One devastating story. Two men fighting for justice, survival, and each other.

London, 2095. The world drowned. The system broke. And people became property.

Enslaved and microchipped, Alexander Lytton survived by creating the perfect mask: blank, obedient, invisible. Behind it, he was safe. One slip, and he was dead.

Detective Josiah Raine hasn't touched another man since his husband's brutal murder seven years ago. He's a ghost investigating ghosts, running on empty, barely holding himself together.

When Alex's master is murdered, their worlds collide. What begins as a murder investigation becomes something far more dangerous: a love that could destroy them both—or save them.

Across four books, follow Alex and Josiah as they navigate:

In a world where Alex isn't Josiah's to love—he's property, evidence, forbidden—two broken men must decide: can they build a future on a foundation of lies? Or will the truth destroy everything they've fought for?

Dark water. Deadly secrets. A love worth fighting for.

⚠️ Contains dark themes intended for mature readers—see Author's Notes for content advisory.

What readers are saying:

"This fantastic series has totally bowled me over. The characters, the plots, the twists. It’s so well thought out and planned that you just have to keep reading. I couldn’t put it down." Gemma Davies ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"This series is going to be a frequent reread for me for the foreseeable future." - Alissa ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"This series just continues to sink its hooks into me at every turn, throwing out curveballs and keeping my cortisol levels consistently high. It's an exhausting and exhilarating experience, but I love it!" - Dana, Rainbow Romance Reader ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Just when you think you have everything figured out, Xanthe Walter comes in and turns everything upside down and sideways." - Dani ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"I read this in a single sitting, unable to set it aside for real life. Truths finally emerge, and the ripple effect caused by those revelations impacts everyone down to their core. Highly recommended series with wonderful twists and turns all the way through." - Karen ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Did I cry for like half of this book? Yes. Would I do this to myself again? Also yes. This series will stay in my mind for a long time..." - Vesta ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The complete Dark Water series - all four books, one unforgettable journey.

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