Dark Paranormal (Vampire / Demon / Monster)

Kiss of Life: A Paranormal Romance Novel (After Dark Book 7)

Name: Kiss of Life: A Paranormal Romance Novel (After Dark Book 7)
Author: Ashlyn Mathews

Ashlyn Mathews

Book 7 in the After Dark series · Reading order →

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Why we recommend it

Part of a long-running after-dark paranormal series, this romance blends supernatural danger with a fierce, protective pull between fated partners. The tone is moody and seductive, suited to readers who love otherworldly stakes, devoted heroes and the slow unfurling of a forbidden bond. Expect shadowed intrigue, simmering chemistry and a love that fights to claim its place. A satisfying paranormal escape for fans of dark, fated romance.

At a glance

Kiss of Life is a dark paranormal romance by Ashlyn Mathews. Spice 3/5, darkness 3/5 — mid-range for dark paranormal romance. Among 852 rated dark paranormal romance books, 19% are less dark and 10% less spicy. Tagged tropes include dark protector, slow burn and forbidden romance. 1 content warning is listed below, hidden until you tap.

Tropes

Dark Protector Forbidden Romance Possessive-Obsessive MC Slow Burn

Book details

Published: June 2026

Kiss of Life spice level

Kiss of Life is rated 3/5 for spice on Readark’s scale: open door, meaning explicit scenes written plainly, but not the engine of the book. Its darkness rating is 3/5: genuinely dark, meaning violence, coercion or captivity drive the plot, not just the mood. How we rate