Spark of Madness — Brynn Ford

In Ember Glen, men purge under the full moon. It's the duty of women to serve them. When Mercy refuses to serve, Arlo will force her to find absolution through three brutal trials. But will their forbidden romance destroy their world?MercyNeglecting my duty to serve is a sin, and during the last full moon, I became a sinner.He saw me run from my duty, chased me, and caught me.He promised me that I would be punished.But I never could have imagined the hellish fate that would be chosen for me. More than that, I never could have imagined the maddening lust that would spark between me and the man who caught me.This passion is forbidden...and it might set us on fire.ArloIt's my role to catch the sinners, and Mercy sinned gravely.I saw her and I chased her, drawn to her inexplicably.She sparked something within me, but she had to be brought to judgment.Her punishment is coming in the form of an archaic ritual we're bringing back to make an example of her. I'll be her warden, her keeper, the man to ensure she stays alive between her torturous trials.Something within her brings out the worst of me...and the worst of me wants to ruin her.AUTHOR NOTE: This is a dark romance series that involves many triggering elements which may be upsetting for some readers. A complete list of tropes and triggers can be found on the author's website.SERIES NOTE: Spark of Madness is book 1 of 3 in the Ember Glen series and it ends on a cliffhanger. The trilogy follows Mercy and Arlo and must be read in order.READING ORDERBook 1: Spark of Madness (July 21, 2022)Book 2: Blaze of Misery (October 20, 2022)Book 3: Embers of Mercy (January 26, 2023)