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The Poisoner Series, Book 1
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Narrated by:
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Matt Sykes
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Stephanie Willis
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I.V. Ophelia
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The Lost Apothecary meets Gothikana in this Victorian gothic romance of poison, passion, and dark secrets following a botanist who likes to poison unsavory men, but when her next target visits her apothecary, they discover their dark bond runs deeper than they imagined.
Have you ever wondered how long it would take for a lethal dose of arsenic to kill you?
Thirty-five hours, twenty-nine minutes, and fifteen seconds.
I know because I counted myself.
Amidst the gaslit alleys and cobblestone streets of Victorian London, two killers find themselves entangled in a waltz they cannot escape.
Alina Lis, a botanist and hobbyist poisoner, has a pastime of killing unsavory men in her twisted sense of poetic justice. When she targets the conceited playboy, Silas Forbes, only to find him in her apothecary the following week, she discovers human men are the least of her problems.
The pair’s unlikely association sparks gossip among affluent society. As their mysterious bond deepens, a chilling truth emerges—concealed identities, lurking foes, and questions as plentiful as the hydra’s head brew within this haunting Gothic tale of violent passion.
Will Silas and Alina find themselves in each other’s arms, or will the shadows of their past keep them apart?
©2025 I.V. Ophelia (P)2025 Simon & Schuster AudioListeners also enjoyed...
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- Unabridged
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August 1955: When Miss Darcy O’Sullivan, an orphaned English teacher from Boston, receives a letter finding out that her biological father passed away, she is surprised to find herself included in his will. There is only one condition. She must travel to Fairydale to attend his funeral. With the promise of a sizeable inheritance, Darcy decides to journey to the small coastal town that holds the secrets of her birth. But the moment she steps foot into Fairydale, things start to go amiss.
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Must read!!!
- By Adam Corley on 05-20-25
By: Veronica Lancet
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On Wings of Blood
- Bloodwing Academy, Book 1
- By: Briar Boleyn
- Narrated by: Hannah Hedley, Justin Hill
- Length: 19 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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I'm Medra Pendragon—last of the dragon riders, or so they tell me. Funny thing is, there are no dragons left. Not a single one. But somehow, that hasn't stopped the vampires from deciding I'm worth capturing. Now, I'm stuck at Bloodwing Academy, where the highbloods run everything, and blightborn like me? We're just blood in their veins, pawns in their games.
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The slow burn was good
- By FH on 05-30-25
By: Briar Boleyn
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Beautiful Venom
- A Dark Hockey Romance
- By: Rina Kent
- Narrated by: Corvin King, Michelle Sparks
- Length: 13 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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In a den of vipers, revenge is the deadliest venom. They shattered my world; now, I’ll bring down theirs. The problem? I have virtually no way to trace the puppet master. My only lead: The Vipers. An elite college hockey team that rules the ice—and the shadows beyond it. To infiltrate their secret society, I set my sights on their weakest link. Kane Davenport. The charismatic captain and the lone green flag in a nest of serpents. But too late, I realize I’ve enticed the most venomous snake.
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Smoking hot.
- By Daniellesarkine on 05-27-25
By: Rina Kent
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Leave Me Behind
- A Dark Forces Standalone
- By: K. M. Moronova
- Narrated by: Isabelle Turner, Walker Williams
- Length: 11 hrs and 33 mins
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Nell Gallows is the sole survivor of an elite dark forces squad, Riøt, after a detrimental attack two years ago. Unsurprisingly, she's being put up as the top candidate for the special ops team Malum, the squad that goes where no one else will or can. There's only one problem: Malum blames their one casualty from the Patagonia mission on the Riøt squad.
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I'm unsure
- By Tawny on 05-29-25
By: K. M. Moronova
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Ruthless Lullaby
- Korolev Bratva, Book 1
- By: Lisa Lovell
- Narrated by: Melissa Schwairy, Duncan Cole
- Length: 15 hrs and 27 mins
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I accidentally sent my nudes to my boss. And a video too as I'm flicking my bean and um... "thinking" about him. And now, I'm pregnant with his baby. It's all my ex's fault. I was just desperately trying to revive our dying love life. So, I took some photos of myself, hit the wrong button, and the whole thing turned into a disaster. My ex broke up with me and my nudes ended up on my boss' computer. As for Maron Korolev, he's more than just my boss. He's tall, handsome, dark, and hard... in all the right places. And he's been my darkest fantasy ever since he hired me.
By: Lisa Lovell
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Mourning Wings
- The Whitmore Legacy Series, Book 1
- By: Nouha Jullienne
- Narrated by: Avery Caris, Valentina Ortiz
- Length: 3 hrs and 47 mins
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Welcome to Latibulum Noctis… At the Whitmore estate, the infamous party is more than just an invitation—it’s a test of fate. The guests gather to play a game of hide and seek, where luck and misfortune intertwine in every shadow. When the clock strikes midnight, the true nature of Latibulum Noctis reveals itself. Consumed with a need for answers, Valeria’s mission is clear: uncover the truth behind the mysterious disappearance of her beloved, who vanished many years ago, leaving behind nothing but haunting memories of their past.
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Ff stalker romance? ABSOLUTELY 😍
- By Mackenzie Hall on 05-07-25
By: Nouha Jullienne
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Sweet
- By: Howl Avery
- Narrated by: C.J. Grey, Jameson Adams
- Length: 6 hrs and 35 mins
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Will wants to meet the perfect man, but it's easier said than done in such a small town. His crush of over a year has no idea he even exists, and ignoring his best friend's advice has only made the problem worse. Rather than limiting himself only to who's available locally, Will turns to the digital world. Cas is ready to move on after his last relationship ended in death. Right away, he meets the perfect candidate through a new anonymous chatting app, with only one problem—he quickly learns his new friend's identity in the real world.
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pretty good
- By Christine on 05-27-25
By: Howl Avery
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Never Keep
- Sins of the Zodiac, Book 1
- By: Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti
- Narrated by: Bridget Bordeaux, Jake Bordeaux
- Length: 21 hrs and 10 mins
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The dragons are lost. The elements are at war. And fate doesn't favour the wicked.
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Solaria adjacent and it is RUTHLESS! 👀
- By ➷➹➸❥HFB🔹🔹🔹 on 09-24-24
By: Caroline Peckham, and others
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Speak
- Rayne-Moore University, Book One
- By: Ruby Darling
- Narrated by: Heather Firth, Joe Arden
- Length: 14 hrs and 42 mins
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I think I always knew I was going to die young. Like I had this… silent, invisible clock ticking down to my final moments plastered above my head. Maybe that’s why I was so reckless, crazy. Why I sought after adventure. Why nothing scared me… Except, there was always this… feeling I couldn’t shake that something was in the darkest parts of every corner, under every bed, closet, or room, like a ghost watching me. Waiting to take me. My own, personal reaper. But it was always only during a lightning storm that I could see the outline of my reaper. No scythe.
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A dark romance why-choose that is plot driven and satisfying
- By JennyT on 05-20-25
By: Ruby Darling
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The Bond That Burns
- Bloodwing Academy, Book 2
- By: Briar Boleyn
- Narrated by: Hannah Hedley, Justin Hill
- Length: 14 hrs and 36 mins
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At Bloodwing Academy, blood is currency, but a dragon's legacy is priceless—and as dangerous as fire. I thought surviving my first year in Bloodwing's deadly halls would be enough. I was wrong. I accidentally woke a dragon—a creature of myth, of death, of fire. Now, every highblood house wants control over me and the dragon's legacy I carry. But here's the truth: I have no control. I'm bluffing my way through every encounter, trying to keep everyone from realizing that I'm not the one pulling the dragon's strings.
By: Briar Boleyn
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The Canary Cowards
- By: Jescie Hall
- Narrated by: Teddy Hamilton, Lee Daniels, Devin Sanclemente
- Length: 14 hrs and 27 mins
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I don't fall for women. Women fall for me. I'm Lake Decker, best running back in the league. Former. After a debilitating injury forced me to step back from my budding career, the last thing I thought I'd be doing was drooling at the feet of my stale-looking therapist. But her saucy attitude, strict professionalism, and the occasional shiner have my curiosities piqued.
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such a sweet story. loved the ASD representation
- By Jessi Johnson on 05-29-25
By: Jescie Hall
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Grave Matter
- By: Karina Halle
- Narrated by: Rachel Leblang
- Length: 11 hrs
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Grad Student Sydney Denik is getting a second chance. When a dream opportunity presents itself with a prestigious foundation doing promising Alzheimer's research, Sydney leaves the shambles of her old life to join a dozen other students at an isolated lodge hidden away in a remote, fog-shrouded inlet on Vancouver Island. But the Madrona Foundation harbors more than brilliant minds. Everyone around her is hiding a terrible secret—including the resident psychologist she's falling in love with.
By: Karina Halle
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Enemy Mine
- Westford Series, Book 1
- By: Davidson King
- Narrated by: John Solo, Alexander Cendese
- Length: 5 hrs and 28 mins
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Fred Brennan's father was a brutal man, both professionally and personally. When the kingpin died, Fred welcomed it, but not the brutal role he was thrust into. As a doctor, he's devoted his life to helping people. The last thing he wants is to fill his father's shoes, but after three years, he's no closer to offloading his dad's title onto someone else. As a mafia boss, he's forced to deal with the elite assassin organization, Lex Talionis . . . bringing him face to face with the man who runs it.
By: Davidson King
Amazing!
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The moment I heard the voices behind Alina and Silas, I had the hardest decision in life because I love them both! They were born for this! Kudus!
Now, for the plot and world building, it was quite good. It made me imagine like I was actually in their world. The tension was crazy. I kept on kicking, smiling, and squealing simultaneously as the characters exchange deals for EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. LOL!
The spice was just for me as I’m not inclined to sexy stuff.
I love Alina’s curiosity as well as Silas’ teasing personality. Plus, the third and fourth wheels of the century—Phoebe and Luka—are a touch of some sort of secret ingredient that makes the whole recipe more interesting.
I just hope that Alina’s “the poisoner” title was more elaborate. Like how she concocted the poison and her execution. It should’ve been more intriguing if it delved one or two scenes with her other persona as a silent poet for justice.
As for Silas, dude, you could have done better. It made me frown on how he’s possessive with Alina and yet, can’t do anything about Luka. Man, walk the talk! Be like Phoebe, scared yet had the courage to do something for Alina. And I won’t mind shipping them both because they also have THAT TENSION.
BUT YEAH, THE PLOT TWIST WAS REALLY AT THE END. I HAVE SO MANY QUESTIONS!
Overall, it’s a good read! I’ll wait for the second book because I might find my answers there.
Thank you, @ophallic! I’m excited for your next book! Keep them coming! ♥️
The Poisoner ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🌶️🌶️🌶️.5 (🫣) SLOWBURN? YES. PLEASE WATCH OUT FOR THE TRIGGER WARNINGS.
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I read this book was self published by the author and while I enjoyed the story, there was a particular chapter that I found to be unnecessarily cruel and humiliating. After *a lot* of unfavorable feedback, the author has since changed the chapter and I agree with those changes. Alina goes through enough on this journey, that added bit of cruelty really soured the book overall to me.
I enjoy this updated version and I’m looking forward to the next book. Narrators are truly fantastic
Victorian Dark Gothic Romance
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Loved it!
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Let’s start with the star of my nightmares: The Creature’s clicking sound. That sound deserves its own credit in the cast list. Every time it echoed through my headphones, I felt my spine do a little anxiety dance. It wasn’t just a sound effect; it was a warning, a mood, a perfectly timed shiver that elevated the tension in the most deliciously dreadful way. Honestly, chef's kiss to whoever came up with that brilliant touch.
Now, on to the narrators. Whoever cast this duo deserves a medal — or at least unlimited book credits. The synergy between them was seamless. Their voices danced, clashed, whispered, and roared exactly when they needed to. They didn’t just read the story; they performed it. You could feel the unease, the longing, the horror, and the hidden truths bubbling beneath every word.
IV Ophelia’s writing is lush, sharp, and laced with a quiet menace that grips you from page one (or minute one, if you’re listening). The pacing? Impeccable. The world-building? Suffocating in the best possible way. The character dynamics? Like watching a beautifully choreographed emotional knife fight.
🌟 In short: The Poisner is a masterpiece.
It’s haunting, it’s immersive, and it left me side-eyeing shadows in my hallway. If you’re a fan of rich horror with a gothic heartbeat, paired with an audio production that pulls no punches, this one’s for you.
But seriously… beware the click.
The Creature Click
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An absolute must listen
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So good!!!
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A whole different experience
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I was really looking forward to this one. Gothic romance is one of my favorite genres, and the premise sounded like something I’d absolutely love. But unfortunately, it just didn’t work for me.
I found myself constantly distracted while reading, even nodding off at times, and no matter how much I wanted to stay engaged, I couldn’t get into the story.
I also listened to the audiobook, which was advertised as duet narration. Duet narration typically means the female narrator voices all of the female characters and the male narrator voices all of the male characters, no matter whose POV we’re in. But here, it wasn’t actually duet. While the main characters were voiced correctly, the side characters were all over the place. The male narrator would randomly voice female side characters and vice versa, and it kept switching back and forth in a way that felt messy and distracting.
I don’t mind dual narration at all when that’s what’s promised, but this was marketed as duet and didn’t deliver. That mismatch between expectation and reality made it even harder to stay connected.
Honestly, this feels like a book that had a lot of potential and strong marketing behind it, but the execution just didn’t land for me. It might still work for other readers, but it’s not one I’ll be finishing.
The Poisoner
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