Discover the instant Sunday Times bestselling dark romantasy set in a world where creativity and art are forbidden, and humanity's sins are monsters given flesh, from the author of Curse of the Wolf King. Perfect for fans of Geneva Lee, Raven Kennedy and Carissa Broadbent.

READERS ARE OBSESSED WITH THE LIES THAT SUMMON THE NIGHT:
*'If you want a brilliant fantasy, with a strong, determined, likeable FMC, vampires, found family, and so much more, then this is the book for you!'*
*'When I tell you I was HOOKED on this book from the very first chapter, it's the truth'*
*Oh my word! This book! It's like nothing I've ever read before - it's top-tier romantasy!'*
*'This needs to be everyone's must-read. The ending - crying and shocked. Cannot wait for the next one'*

The darkest sins taste the sweetest . . .

When art birthed vicious shadow monsters hungering for those who created it, all forms of creative expression were banned.

But the immortal royals destined to be humanity's salvation have their own monstrous affliction: the need to consume human blood.

Inana's illegal storytelling has turned her fugitive. She has evaded capture so far, continuing to weave tales for the most desperate.

Until a Shadowbane catches one of her performances . . .

Dominic is filled with as much bloodlust as the shadow monsters he hunts, and he needs an artist to summon them. He gives Inana an ultimatum: serve him or he'll claim her bounty.

As their tense alliance leads them into the heart of danger, the greatest risk is the desire growing between them. There's something more sinful than lust at play, and it could bring the world to its knees.

Tropes:
> Feisty storyteller FMC
> Monster hunter MMC
> Shadow daddy
> Found family
> Spicy Enemies to lovers romance
> Cruel vampire royals

'A DARKLY SEDUCTIVE THRILL RIDE' Nisha J. Tuli, USA Today bestselling author of Trial of the Sun Queen

'A UNIQUELY CREATIVE WORLD WITH A SEDUCTIVE AND SINFUL TWIST ON VAMPIRE LORE' Hazel McBride, Sunday Times bestselling author of A Fate Forged in Fire

DISCOVER MORE ROMANTIC FANTASY BY TESSONJA ODETTE

'THE FAIR ISLE TRILOGY' - a sizzling enemies-to-lovers fae fantasy series for fans of A Court of Thorns and Roses and The Cruel Prince, best enjoyed in the following order:
1. To Carve a Fae Heart
2. To Wear a Fae Crown
3. To Spark a Fae War

THE 'ENTANGLED WITH FAE' SERIES - A Court of Thorns and Roses meets Bridgerton in this series of steamy standalone fairytale retellings set in a Victorian-inspired fae world
Curse of the Wolf King (Beauty and the Beast)
Heart of the Raven Prince (Cinderella)
Kiss of the Selkie (Little Mermaid)
A Taste of Poison (Snow White)
A Dream So Wicked (Sleeping Beauty)

THE 'FAE FLINGS AND CORSET STRINGS' SERIES - The Hating Game meets Emily Wilde's Encyclopedia of Faeries in this series of standalone workplace romances set in an Edwardian-inspired fae world
A Rivalry of Hearts
My Feral Romance

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The Lies That Summon the Night was a Sunday Times bestseller w/e 15/02/2026

A darkly seductive thrill ride ... a spicy, swoony romance that is sure to have you lusting until the very last page * Nisha J. Tuli, USA Today bestselling author of Trial of the Sun Queen *
The most unique vampire tale I've ever read ... Twisty, dangerous, and divine * Brittney Arena, #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of A Dance of Lies *
Scintillating ... glows with life and dazzles with brilliance * Olivia Wildenstein, USA Today bestselling author of House of Beating Wings *
Tessonja Odette blew me away with The Lies that Summon the Night. This gripping romantasy redefines what it means to be a morally grey shadow daddy, and I couldn't put it down * Elayna R Gallea, bestselling author of Tethered *
Scintillating ... Fans of dark fantasy romance will be all in * Publishers Weekly starred review *
Atmospheric ... The relationship between Inana and Dominic burns hot * Library Journal *
Odette has crafted a uniquely creative world with a seductive and sinful twist on vampire lore packed full of enticing secrets that keep you turning pages late into the night. Move over shadow daddies - there's now a Shadow Zaddy in town, and you will want to let him taste your sins * Hazel McBride, Sunday Times bestselling author of A Fate Forged in Fire *
Tessonja Odette delivers a dark and atmospheric masterclass in romantasy with The Lies That Summon the Night. I was so immersed in the world she created, where art manifests as dangerous creatures and creativity is a sin. Both timely and timeless, the storytelling surrounding religion and oppression in this book sank its claws (literally!) deep and didn't let go. This is some of the most intricate worldbuilding I've read. You'll find nothing tired or overdone here, just lyrical prose, scorching spice, and an insatiable need to find out what comes next for these characters. * Amy Pennza, author of Dhampira *
The Lies that Summon the Night is a gripping story of heartache and betrayal and its shadows will haunt you long after the final page. Odette's masterful tapestry of richly immersive prose and witty banter, woven with the macabre, will captivate readers on the hunt for their next romantasy addiction. * LR Friedman, USA Today bestselling author *

Tessonja Odette is a Seattle-based author of fantasy romance, epic romantasy and fairy-tale retellings. Her different series range from cosy fae romcoms to dark and twisty fantasy. In her books you'll find witty banter, sizzling romance and breathtaking magic. When she isn't writing, she's watching anime, squeezing her pets or dancing to the music only she can hear.