Silence: Where Secrets Burn Slow

By Sonu Lakra

Genre: Romantic Suspense

Length: ~30,000 words

When fiercely independent travel journalist Anaya Kapoor arrives at the mysterious coastal town of Ravencliff, she expects nothing more than a byline and a peaceful retreat. Assigned to cover the reopening of an eerie old resort shrouded in whispers and shadows, she finds herself pulled into something far more dangerous—and seductive.

At the heart of it all is Adrian Blackthorne, the enigmatic and brooding owner of Ravencliff Estate. His presence is like a slow-burning flame—haunting, intense, and impossible to ignore. The deeper Anaya digs into the estate’s secrets, the more entangled she becomes in Adrian’s hidden past… and in a passion that refuses to be silenced.

As old letters surface, forbidden wings creak open, and a long-buried family crime begins to unravel, Anaya and Adrian find themselves caught between truth and desire, silence and fire. But someone is watching them. And not every secret wants to be uncovered.

When lies are revealed and danger ignites, Anaya must decide if love is worth trusting again—or if silence is the only safe place left to hide.

Themes:

Passion vs. restraint

Secrets and family legacy

Forbidden desire and emotional healing

Gothic mystery in a modern world