"Tyrant Mercer doesn't grant wishes. He collects debts, and he's here to claim me."
From bestselling dark romance author Lilith Vincent comes a twisted, obsessive, and deliciously dark standalone mafia romance inspired by the 80s cult classic Labyrinth. This is escapist reading at its most addictive—but be warned, Tyrant Mercer waves the biggest red flags of them all.
About This Book
Vivienne Stone would do anything to protect her baby brother, Barlow. When her family falls into debt with Tyrant Mercer—the cruel, terrifying man who runs the city of Henson from the shadows—he comes to collect. Her family disowns her when Tyrant's eyes stray her way, leaving her with nothing and no one to protect her from the devil himself.
Desperate to rescue her brother, Vivienne hides in Tyrant's car, planning to sneak into his house and steal Barlow back. Instead, she finds herself trapped in his labyrinth, given only 48 hours to escape—if she can. But Tyrant doesn't plan to drag her away by her hair just yet. First, he will torment her.
A year later, Tyrant is still obsessively fixated on his "Angel." Their story unfolds through a narrative that weaves between present and past, slowly revealing how these two broken souls became entangled long before either expected it.
Tyrant Mercer is everything a dark romance anti-hero should be: possessive, obsessive, unhinged, and utterly devoted. He doesn't change who he is for Vivienne—he rules his city with an iron fist, and she becomes his entire world. When Vivienne struggles with her inner demons, Tyrant's warped way of loving her involves bleeding for her so she doesn't have to bleed alone.
What Readers Are Saying
"This is hands down my top read of the year. My dark little heart could not get enough of this Labyrinth retelling!"
"Tyrant is a walking red flag but that did not stop me from loving him. The smut was so good and written so well!"
"I didn't know I needed this in my life, but oh my goodness I did. If you're going to be offended by an over the top, possessive, mildly insane male lead, don't bother with this book and then whinge about it."
Key Tropes & Themes
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🔥 Forced breeding kink
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🌙 Somnophilia
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⚡ Age gap (19 & 34)
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🩸 Blood play and knife play
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🔪 Obsessive, possessive alphahole
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👑 Touch her and die / You're mine
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💔 DubCon and cockwarming
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Mental health struggles and self-harm (depicted on page)
Who Should Read This Book
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Dark romance readers who enjoy H.D. Carlton, Rina Kent, or Sophie Lark
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Fans of obsessive, possessive anti-heroes who would burn the world for their love
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Readers who appreciate age gap and mafia romance tropes
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Anyone who loved the movie Labyrinth and wants a dark, spicy retelling
⚠️ IMPORTANT CONTENT WARNINGS:
This book contains graphic content including:
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Self-harm (depicted on page)
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Blood play and knife play
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Somnophilia
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Forced breeding kink
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Dubious consent
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Kidnapping, emotional abuse, gaslighting
Please read all trigger warnings before proceeding—your mental health matters. This book is NOT for everyone.
