The Ultimate Santana Knox Guide [Plus 6 Authors to Add to Your TBR]
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I’m excited to share one of my favorite authors I discovered in 2023. Santana Knox and Heartless Heathens have become highly recommended by me to other readers. Let’s take a look at the dark and disturbed world of Santana Knox.
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Table of Contents
Who is Santana Knox?
Where Can I Find Santana Knox?
Series by Santana Knox
Standalone Books by Santana Knox
Collaborations with Santana Knox
Anthologies featuring Santana Knox
6 of Authors like Santana Knox
Book Lists
Who is Santana Knox?
Santana Knox is the pen name of a Brazilian writer, neuro-divergent creative, follower of Santa Muert, and self-acclaimed Witch who emerges from the foulest swamp bogs to bring you even filthier stories. Her love for all things dark, steamy, and possessive, as well as her passion for the English language, led her to dream up some morally gray and depraved anti-heroes that will leave you on your knees, begging for more.
Source: santanaknox.com
Where Can I Find Santana Knox?
Series by Santana Knox
Reina del Cártel
Reina del Cártel Books in Order
Book 1: Queen of Nothing
Book 2: Reign of Ruin
Book 3: Empire of Carnage
Reina del Cártel is for readers who enjoy:
- Dark Romance
- Enemies-to-Lovers
- Mafia
- Morally Gray MMCs
- Why Choose
Reina del Cártel Main Characters
- Cecilia (FMC)
- Mateo (MMC)
- Ronan (MMC)
- Santo (MMC)
Reina del Cártel Books Descriptions
Queen of Nothing
Everyone knows the only way out of the Flores Cártel is death, but what happens when the destiny that was branded into your soul is stolen right from your hands?
My name is Cecilia Flores; my entire life so far has been dictated by small men and their greedy ambitions. I’m on the run from my past, and my only hope to stay alive are the very men who might just want me dead the most.
Ronan Zerkos, Santos Álvarez and Mateo Kane. They’re the leaders of the Black Crow Brotherhood, the most violent crime organization in Cove City. They’re ruthless, cruel men, and though the strings of our past still bind us together, the scars of my betrayal may be too deep to look past.
They’ve sworn to put me through hell to exact their revenge and I’ll do whatever it takes to guarantee my protection from the real threat. Even if it means swallowing my pride and letting them think they can break me.
Reign of Ruin
I lied…My name isn’t Cecilia. When the doors of my past were pried open, all of my skeletons came tumbling out. I’d lived my whole life thinking the worst had already happened, and nothing else could hurt me. I couldn’t have been more wrong.
In the wreckage I’m reborn. I’ll do anything to get my revenge on those who’ve wronged me and the man who stole my throne, My uncle. But finding my way back will be painful, especially with the leaders of the Black Crow Brotherhood trying to keep me under their thumb. And now I owe them. Mateo Kane, Santos Álvarez, and Ronan Zerkos; they’ve wormed their way into my heart and under my skin. Will my lies and betrayals cost me the trust of the three men left on my side? I may leave behind a trail of ruin in my path, but I’ve bled for the truth and I know now; when you’re born a Queen you’ll die a Queen. I’ll let the whole world go to waste if it means I’m buried with my crown. I never said I wasn’t the bad guy.
Empire of Carnage
That’s always been the way of the Flores Cártel and it was likely the first words I ever learned.
My enemies are closer and clearer than ever before, but it’s not just my future I have to survive. The past is the most bitter pill to swallow, especially when it won’t let me go.
There’s no denying who I am and I know what I’m capable of now, but the question is; will I live to see my dark dream come to fruition? Or will I become just another dead body the cártel buries in its shallow grave while the citizens whisper rumors of La Reina failing before she ever had her chance to rule?
Every story has an end, this is mine.
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Standalone Books by Santana Knox
Dreams of Truth
Dreams of Truth by Santana Knox is for readers who enjoy:
- Dark Romance
- Fairytales
- Fantasy
- Paranormal Romance
- Quick Reads
Main Characters
- Clara (FMC)
- The Warlock (MMC)
What was meant to be a gift, turned out to be a curse—But in a world of Gods, monsters, and wicked stepmothers, the princess of the kingdom of Guaraní has no choice but to run away, and spare her family from her ruinous tongue.
There’s only one who can break her curse.
The Dark Wizard , the Toymaker.
His price for her freedom won’t come easy though, one year as a toy in his collection.
In dreams, the truth finds her, and it’s her heart who tells the most lies.
Heartless Heathens
Heartless Heathens by Santana Knox is for readers who enjoy:
- Dystopian Fiction
- Erotica
- Gothic Romance
- Horror
- Why Choose
Main Characters
- Romina (FMC)
- Corvin (MMC)
- Felix (MMC)
- Sonny (MMC)
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Hey,
Over here.
No, look up.
Yeah, I’m the one they talk about. The headmaster’s prized possession, locked away in the bell tower of Notre Dame Parochial College. To most of the students, I was just a myth.
An urban legend.
The girl who rings the bells up in the tower, the one who talks to gargoyles.
Frollo’s secret
Then they showed up, those heartless heathens. Outcasts, just like me. But these men aren’t just dangerous; they’re heartless. They won’t abide or bend to the rules of this deranged school and the secrets it keeps from the world.
But now that they’ve found me, they may never let me go.
And maybe I wouldn’t want them to…
No Way Out
No Way Out by Santana Knox is for readers who enjoy:
- Age Gaps
- Forbidden Romance
- Halloween Romance
- Horror
- MFM
Main Characters
- Camila (FMC)
THERE’S NO WAY OUT OF THE MAZE.
There’s no way out of the maze, there is no way out of the maze. No way out of the maze. No way out.
None.
A teacher.
A student.
A scarecrow.
One dangerously lusty Halloween night in a small Ohio town that will never be forgotten.
Collaborations with Santana Knox
Diablos Locos MC
Diablos Locos MC Books in Order
Book 1: No Place for Devils (Anchor)
Book 2: No Mercy for the Depraved (Anchor)
Diablos Locos MC is for readers who enjoy:
- Dark Romance
- Mafia Romance
- Marriage of Convenience
- MC Clubs
- Why Choose
Diablos Locos MC Main Characters
- Emory O’Connor (No Place for Devils FMC)
- César Villalobos (No Place for Devils MMC)
Diablos Locos MC Books Descriptions
No Place for Devils
In the Cártel, death was the only way out. I fought for a new life and bled for my freedom. Los Diablos Locos Motorcycle Club call me President now, and though they all bow to me, there’s one woman who won’t.
My wife.
Doctor Emory O’Connor.
As the government crumbles all around us, she’s come running to me for protection from her past. But the Irish snake I’ve caged isn’t willing to submit to the conditions of the safety I provide.
Our vows may have been a lie, but I’ll set us free with the bloody truth.
No Mercy for the Depraved
No Mercy For the Depraved is a why-choose Motorcycle club dark romance. This means the heroine will not have to choose between the three love interests. This is a stand-alone and can be read on its own, or in order with the rest of the series.
Expected publish date: August 26, 2024
Anthologies featuring Santana Knox
Forbidden Fables: A Fairytale Fusion Anthology (The Grimm Sisters)
Forbidden Fables is for readers who enjoy:
- Dark Romance
- Fairytale Retellings
- Fantasy
- Primal Play
- Tentacles
Fairytales include:
- Hansel and Gretel
- The Little Mermaid
- Little Red Riding Hood
- Rapunzel
- Beauty and the Beast
What happens when two worlds collide?
On a dark night in search of answers, Gretel falls off a cliff. What she finds will change her life forever. Will she be able to survive the betrayal of someone so dear to her heart? Can she trust the frog who is telling her such treacherous things?
Red has six days to make it through the forbidden forest; however, things take a grim turn. It’s not just the townspeople who hunt for her… in the shadows, Bastion prowls. He’s famished, and only Red’s innocence will satisfy his hunger.
A kingdom in ruin, A lost princess of Atlantis, an entanglement of drunken lust and tentacles. Will true love win against the traditions of this strange kingdom? In the end, the decision of their destiny is left to that of a mere pearl…
Clara Nieves can’t lie. What was meant to be a gift bestowed upon her, turned out to be a curse. The only thing that can set her free? One year as the Warlock Geppetto’s toy, his plaything to do what he pleases with.
Rumpelstiltskin isn’t a man. The only thing he wants is to break Rapunzel, to make her bow to him. But she’s about to make a deal with the devil.
A swan maiden who belongs to neither land nor sky. When a forest witch cursed Prince Killian, she gave him a hundred years to find someone to love him and break his curse. But finding love won’t be easy for the Prince of Thorns.
Six romance authors have come together to bring you six completed mashup fairytales. In a forbidden fable, two souls follow their desires.
6 Authors like Santana Knox
Don’t Stop by Lauren Biel
Don’t Stop by Lauren Biel is for readers who enjoy:
- Dub-Con/Non-Con
- Enemies-to-Lovers
- Horror
- Instalove
- Mask Kinks
If you don’t stop, you’ll live.
If you do, you know what will happen. So for the love of all things unholy, don’t stop.
-Dalton and Rayna
The Halloween Harvesters
Ghost by Kat Blackthorne
The Halloween Boys, Book One
Ghost by Kat Blackthorne is for readers who enjoy:
- Age-Gap Romance
- Fated Mates
- Halloween
- Monster Romance
- Reverse Harems
Ash Grove is a fine place to die.
Blythe has accepted her fate and is tired of running. Who would miss her anyway? She attends her new and eccentric town’s month-long Halloween masquerade for one last party before meeting her end. But what will she find…and what will find her?
A man in a skeleton mask is watching… and he’s not the only one.
She’s being hunted by a devil she knows and a ghost she doesn’t. But all is not what it seems in Ash Grove. Not all masks are made of paint and leather. Some are made of flesh and smiles. What’s lurking behind the ordinary facade in this space that swings between Mayberry and Gotham?
Ghost has killed before; he’ll kill again, and his sights are set on Blythe.
The grown-up ghost story for anyone who loves Halloween and is ready to meet their new favorite monster.
Tricks and treats lurk around every jack o’lantern and gravestone in this grown-up Halloween-themed paranormal romance. Meet witches, vampires, wolves, and ghouls, and maybe a few odd birds and pirates, too. Sink your teeth into this paranormal urban fantasy romance, and get ready for all the Halloween vibes. Come to Ash Grove with an open mind, choose your mask, sit, and stay a spell… if you dare.
The Canary Cowards by Jescie Hall
The Canary Cowards by Jescie Hall is for readers who enjoy:
- Dual POVs
- Enemies-to-Lovers
- Forced Proximity
- Sports Romance
- Strong FMCs
“Occasionally, we all lack the courage to embrace the torture that is love.”
Dylan
As a proud physiotherapist fresh out of school, I never imagined falling for a client. Especially not fallen football star, Lake Decker. His over-confident, broody attitude has me biting my tongue and doing whatever it takes to keep this job and support my secrets. Secrets Lake keeps pushing me to unravel.
Lake
I don’t fall for women. Women fall for me. I’m Lake Decker, best running back in the league. Former. After a debilitating injury forced me to step back from my budding career, the last thing I thought I’d be doing is drooling at the feet of my stale-looking therapist. But her saucy attitude, strict professionalism, and the occasional shiner have my curiosities piqued. One thing is certain, we both know how to act tough in the face of adversity, but at our core, we’re nothing but a couple of cowards.
Better Run by Alina May
Better Run by Alina May is for readers who enjoy:
- Alpha Males
- Forced Proximity
- Kidnapping
- Primal Play
- Why Choose
Jayden
She’s become my obsession. I hate her for it. I took her for another reason. But now? Now I don’t think I’ll let her go. Cole Jayden brought us home a pretty, murderous little plaything. I think I’m going to keep it.
Mary Jo
I’m kidnapped by two twisted, dangerous, and hungry men. I don’t know any of the rules to this fucked up game I’m forced to play. Well, I know I’m not allowed to run. I’ve never been good at following rules. They play with my body and mind, forcing me to join in. Forcing me to like it. But things become increasingly dangerous as I find out the real reason they took me. And it becomes more and more apparent what I need to do to keep both my body and my heart safe…run.
Circus Creeps by Aiden Pierce
Sinner’s Sideshow Duet, Book One
Circus Creeps by Aiden Pierce is for readers who enjoy:
- Demons
- Enemies-to-Lovers
- Erotica
- Fast-Burn
- Why Choose
As a circus brat, show biz is in my blood. And as a half-succubus, I was made for Sinner’s Sideshow—the only circus made to entertain the most depraved of monsters.
When I’m plunged into a dark world of death, darkness, and corpse-ridden carnivals, I meet them…
The demonic ringmaster. A broody hellhound shifter. And the incubi clown twins.
Suddenly, I know why I’ve felt a strong pull to the demented circus for years. I wasn’t just made for Sinner’s Sideshow. I was made for Alistair, Daemon, Riff, and Raff, too.
The problem? They don’t hire half-bloods. But I’ll do anything to secure a spot in the show.
Even if it means making deals with devils, adopting an entirely different kind of sword-swallowing act, and giving my heart, bod, and soul to the ringmaster and his twisted circus creeps.
No Place to Hide by Harper Ashley & Wren Hawthorne
No Place to Hide by Harper Ashley is for readers who enjoy:
- Degradation
- Halloween Romance
- Impact Play
- Praise Kinks
- Primal Play
Blair
All I wanted was one night.
A simple night of fun with my friends at the carnival.
I didn’t know I’d spend it learning things I never knew about myself.
Every twist and turn of our game brings us deeper into our desires.
But what’s a little pain if it’s mixed with unimaginable pleasure?
Jackson
All I wanted was one night.
A simple night of peace doing my job.
I didn’t know I’d spend it pushing the boundaries with a girl I just met.
The stakes get higher the longer the game goes on.
For the first time in my life, will only one night be enough?
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