Parched: A psychic vampire romance full of hidden power, lost love, and dangerous secrets

Name: Parched: A psychic vampire romance full of hidden power, lost love, and dangerous secrets
Rating: 3.941530466079712 (1163 reviews)

Z. L. Arkadie

July 2011 · Parched Book 1 · Flaming Hearts Press LLC

3.9

1.16K reviews

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She can read your thoughts and emotions—and you just told her she’s in danger.

Clarity Parker is about to uncover the truth about her past, her psychic gifts—and the man who left her heartbroken.

Clarity has always been different. She can hear thoughts, feel emotions, and sense truths no one else can. She hides it behind a polished smile and a cutthroat edge in the world of luxury advertising. But when Baron Ford—the mysterious man who disappeared five years ago—returns, everything changes.

He’s hiding something.

A strange fog follows him, and the secrets he reveals hint at a hidden war she never knew existed. Baron knows more about Clarity than he should—including the truth about her powerful bloodline. About what she really is.

Now hunted, Clarity is pulled into a world of supernatural danger where trust is a luxury—and her abilities may be her only chance to survive.

Together, she and Baron will confront ancient enemies, unravel buried secrets, and face a love that refuses to die.

Parched is a pulse-pounding paranormal romance perfect for fans of psychic heroines, vampire intrigue, and slow-burn second-chance love.

Ratings and reviews

3.9

1.16K reviews

Kelly Struempf Chapman

31 October 2021

this sub par book ended in the middle of the story. although I thought for a while that it showed promise, I was disappointed even prior to last page. I only read hae and was not even close. plus missing all points in between. Just terrible. My review: Do Not Buy

KIMBERLY (KIMBABY)

7 March 2024

I really became find of these characters and was heartbroken at how much of a DICK Baron turned into. Just goes to show, you can't give it away unless you have the ring!

Natalie Jones

17 December 2013

I liked the fact that the author took time to build the characters and provide background information. I also like there weren't sex scenes on every other page. However, that's about it. The first book was hardly about romance. It was more like an one-night stand. Didn't build into how they reunited and ends as if love is lost. I would've been more interested in focusing more on Clarity and Baron's love. However, this book is all about her and I'm sure not about to read 7 books to figure out if they come back together. This book also has an enormous amount of spelling and grammatical errors that makes it hard to follow.

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About the author

Z.L. Arkadie is a passionate storyteller who writes spicy, emotional billionaire romance that keeps readers hooked from page one. Her novels often center around powerful, mysterious families with secrets to hide, where love and passion collide against a backdrop of intrigue and drama.

She loves crafting trilogies, duets, and standalones that follow siblings as they navigate forbidden attractions, second chances, and unexpected twists that leave readers breathless.

Tropes You’ll Find in Z.L. Arkadie’s Books:

Enemies to Lovers – When tension turns into irresistible passion.

Billionaire Boss/Employee Romance – Power, temptation, and high-stakes chemistry.

Best Friend’s Brother – Off-limits love with undeniable sparks.

Second Chance Romance – Because true love always finds a way.

Whether you're in the mood for a slow-burn billionaire romance or a fast-paced love story full of twists and secrets, Z.L. Arkadie’s books promise emotional rollercoasters and unforgettable characters who will steal your heart.

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