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Darlington Circus: The Eternal Act
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Nicole discovers she's been reincarnated once again where she reunites with her eternal husband and the enchanting immortal circus. As memories resurface, she grapples with the mystery of her past life's tragic demise. Defying her usual submissive nature, she confronts Bellamy and Velar, who hold the keys to her forgotten past. As Nicole delves deeper, she must navigate a love triangle, restore the circus's magic, and confront evil forces targeting the Ringmaster's magic. The story unfolds with themes of identity, love, sacrifice, and memory, culminating in a heart-wrenching decision that changes everything.
- GenresFantasy
330 pages, Paperback
Published July 26, 2024
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October 8, 2025
This was very fun! Full of magic and surprise, some spice & that ending omg….
April 13, 2025
Don’t get me wrong! I really enjoyed this book. The story was exhilarating and kept you on your toes the entirety of the way, but I do feel the writing composition could have used a bit more work and the story could have been stretched out more.
Some parts seemed very rushed and others I just wish I had more of an explanation or backstory.
There were three different plot points that could have been individual books in themselves and felt rushed throughout.
Overall, the story itself fit together quite well and it left me wanting more! A page turner that will keep you wondering what happens next.
If you’re into circus stories, vampires, witches, magic, love triangles, and plenty of spice, then this book is for you!
Some parts seemed very rushed and others I just wish I had more of an explanation or backstory.
There were three different plot points that could have been individual books in themselves and felt rushed throughout.
Overall, the story itself fit together quite well and it left me wanting more! A page turner that will keep you wondering what happens next.
If you’re into circus stories, vampires, witches, magic, love triangles, and plenty of spice, then this book is for you!
October 16, 2025
Stars:4.5⭐️
“Welcome home Mrs Darlington.” -A love that will find you in every lifetime. Imagine being immortal and having that one true love. Then imagine your love dying, being reincarnated, and reintroducing them to the life you built together OVER AND OVER AND OVER!!! Oh boy. I have so many feelings and so many questions. Do we hate Sage? Do we like Sage?? I have big feelings about Sage. I devoured this book! New love, old love, love lost…I don’t want to give away too much, but I can’t wait to see what else is in store for Darlington Circus. And YES, this ends on a heck of a cliffhanger!!
“Welcome home Mrs Darlington.” -A love that will find you in every lifetime. Imagine being immortal and having that one true love. Then imagine your love dying, being reincarnated, and reintroducing them to the life you built together OVER AND OVER AND OVER!!! Oh boy. I have so many feelings and so many questions. Do we hate Sage? Do we like Sage?? I have big feelings about Sage. I devoured this book! New love, old love, love lost…I don’t want to give away too much, but I can’t wait to see what else is in store for Darlington Circus. And YES, this ends on a heck of a cliffhanger!!
November 23, 2024
I was captivated from the 1st paragraph of this incredible novel.
There are witches, vampires, fae, werewolves, ogre, goblin, mortality, immortality….this has it ALL.
This is like no other circus, it’s full of magic.
Nicole is mortal. She dies and is reincarnated, each time , being brought into a new family and without her knowing who she is, she finds herself back with her circus family each time.
This time she has a little brother, Lucca. His parents decide it’s okay for him to travel with his sister and join the circus.
Danger strikes as the elders swoop in one day and take Lucca. Will he be found before they kill him and be reunited with Nicole……
There are witches, vampires, fae, werewolves, ogre, goblin, mortality, immortality….this has it ALL.
This is like no other circus, it’s full of magic.
Nicole is mortal. She dies and is reincarnated, each time , being brought into a new family and without her knowing who she is, she finds herself back with her circus family each time.
This time she has a little brother, Lucca. His parents decide it’s okay for him to travel with his sister and join the circus.
Danger strikes as the elders swoop in one day and take Lucca. Will he be found before they kill him and be reunited with Nicole……
November 16, 2024
Magnificent, compelling, and majestic. Love the authors writing and imagination. The characters and the descriptions of the circus and jubilee are spectacular and believable. There is dark romance, found family, magic, reincarnation, vampires and witches galore. This story is gripping from beginning to end and is one of my favorite books I have ever read.
October 31, 2025
Wow! What a ride! I absolutely loved this book and cannot wait to get the 2nd one! The way this book had me invested!! I was nothing like I ever expected, it was so much more!
Nicole is a mortal, who everytime she dies is reincarnated and her husband and friends are magical and immortal and they run Darlington circus. Darlington is a traveling circus and they have to keep traveling to keep everyone safe. Bellamy is her husband and he’s the leader and ring master of the circus.
When he accidentally kills Nicole, he is devastated and never stops looking for where she has reincarnated to. When he finally finds her and she is back where she belongs, things start to unravel but Nicole has lost all her memories, she doesn’t remember what happened or why. As her brother joins the circus, and things start to go crazy, things happen that were not expected!
This book kept me turning the pages and I fell in love with the characters!!
Nicole is a mortal, who everytime she dies is reincarnated and her husband and friends are magical and immortal and they run Darlington circus. Darlington is a traveling circus and they have to keep traveling to keep everyone safe. Bellamy is her husband and he’s the leader and ring master of the circus.
When he accidentally kills Nicole, he is devastated and never stops looking for where she has reincarnated to. When he finally finds her and she is back where she belongs, things start to unravel but Nicole has lost all her memories, she doesn’t remember what happened or why. As her brother joins the circus, and things start to go crazy, things happen that were not expected!
This book kept me turning the pages and I fell in love with the characters!!
November 4, 2025
Darlington Circus by S.K. Hinkley is a beautifully haunting blend of magic, fate, and love that transcends lifetimes. The reincarnation trope, the mysterious circus setting, and the pull of a love triangle kept me completely intrigued.
That said, a few parts felt a bit repetitive — like scenes or emotions that circled back one too many times — but the atmosphere and the tension still carried the story through.
I loved the world-building and the emotional undercurrent that ran through every page. It’s the kind of book that makes you question what’s real and what’s destiny, and leaves a little bit of magic lingering after you turn the last page.
That said, a few parts felt a bit repetitive — like scenes or emotions that circled back one too many times — but the atmosphere and the tension still carried the story through.
I loved the world-building and the emotional undercurrent that ran through every page. It’s the kind of book that makes you question what’s real and what’s destiny, and leaves a little bit of magic lingering after you turn the last page.
May 20, 2025
A haunting, magical love story that lingers in your bones.
I was absolutely swept away by Nicole’s journey. The emotional weight of her past lives, the aching beauty of her reunion with her eternal husband, and the bittersweet atmosphere of the immortal circus were so vivid, I could feel them. The love triangle was surprisingly tender and never felt forced, it reflected her inner turmoil more than anything. The twist with Bellamy and Velar left me stunned. I cried at the end. It wasn’t just fantasy, it was heartbreak, healing, and rebirth all rolled into one.
I was absolutely swept away by Nicole’s journey. The emotional weight of her past lives, the aching beauty of her reunion with her eternal husband, and the bittersweet atmosphere of the immortal circus were so vivid, I could feel them. The love triangle was surprisingly tender and never felt forced, it reflected her inner turmoil more than anything. The twist with Bellamy and Velar left me stunned. I cried at the end. It wasn’t just fantasy, it was heartbreak, healing, and rebirth all rolled into one.
October 3, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ 4.5 Stars
Darlington Circus is a hauntingly magical story of love, memory, and sacrifice. Nicole’s journey of rediscovering her past lives, navigating a love triangle, and uncovering the truth behind the immortal circus kept me hooked from start to finish. The atmosphere is rich and enchanting, and while a few moments felt a little rushed, the emotional payoff was powerful. A captivating, romantic fantasy that lingers long after the final page.
Darlington Circus is a hauntingly magical story of love, memory, and sacrifice. Nicole’s journey of rediscovering her past lives, navigating a love triangle, and uncovering the truth behind the immortal circus kept me hooked from start to finish. The atmosphere is rich and enchanting, and while a few moments felt a little rushed, the emotional payoff was powerful. A captivating, romantic fantasy that lingers long after the final page.
July 11, 2025
I just finished Darlington Circus: The Eternal Act by SK Hinkley, and I’m honestly blown away. The mix of past lives, eternal love, and the magical circus setting pulled me in completely. Nicole’s journey, especially the way she steps into her strength, was so powerful. Emotional, mystical, and beautifully written. Highly recommend!
December 23, 2025
This has a whole whirl wind of magic and fantasy mix into it and it makes for a fun read. This does start off on the slower end but ends with a banger. The spice is spicing and leaves you wanting more within that category I must say. If your into the circus world along with all things vampires, witches, werewolves and more this would totally be for you!
September 9, 2025
I loved the world that the author built. The character development was great. If you love magic, found family and life defining love you will love Darlington Circus. I can’t wait to read the next book.
June 24, 2025
Darlington Circus: The Eternal Act by SK Hinkley
★★★★★
/ By Jennifer Jackson / December 6, 2024
A darkly enchanting read.
Nothing exciting ever happens to Nicole, a young woman from a small Pennsylvania farming town. She has aspirations and goals, but her family isn’t wealthy and her opportunities are limited. This particular October, however, brings more than chilly autumn weather. A local reporter has a story that will change Nicole’s life: Darlington Circus is in town! No ordinary three-ring spectacle, the elusive Darlington Circus is said to have real magic within its tents. Though tickets are prohibitively expensive, nothing will prevent Nicole from meeting her destiny, even if she doesn’t yet understand the significance of it. So she steps through a mysterious doorway into a world more fantastical than any newscaster could ever convey. It turns out that Nicole isn’t just visiting this traveling circus, she is an integral part of the community. Shocking truths come rushing in, revealing that Nicole is so much more than the nineteen-year-old art student she thought she was. She is a reincarnated wife, submissive to the dominant ringmaster, Bellamy. The entire circus has been cursed with immortality, except for Nicole, and not everyone is happy about it. As she settles back into the role she was born to play, details about her past lives, including events leading to her most recent death, slowly come to light. With conflicted feelings, Nicole learns that even when most of your friends are immortal, death isn’t the only thing that hurts.
Prepare for a spectacle like no other because the kinkiest show on Earth has arrived in the dark romantasy novel, Darlington Circus. A nomadic circus with a broader purpose, this traveling show is only one aspect of the magical world SK Hinkley invites readers to revel in. Ancient conflicts drive the action and plot, while powerful relationships shape the tone of this supernatural tale. Nicole is the center of attention, but her loyalties extend to friends, lovers, and her mortal family. Some relationships push hard against traditional boundaries, as with Nicole, the husband who claims her, and the vampire who will do anything for her. Others pull at heartstrings, such as Nicole’s connection with her dear friend Eve and with her younger brother. For fans of dark romance, explicit scenes will leave you torn between desire and outrage as they challenge social conventions. Beyond Nicole’s compelling journey of self-discovery is the broader storyline surrounding the stability of the circus and the magic that fuels it. The author has a talent for building suspense and expanding the mesmerizing world while laying the groundwork for future installments. An urban fantasy novel suitable for mature audiences, Darlington Circus is a darkly enchanting read that will leave readers eagerly anticipating the next incarnation.
★★★★★
/ By Jennifer Jackson / December 6, 2024
A darkly enchanting read.
Nothing exciting ever happens to Nicole, a young woman from a small Pennsylvania farming town. She has aspirations and goals, but her family isn’t wealthy and her opportunities are limited. This particular October, however, brings more than chilly autumn weather. A local reporter has a story that will change Nicole’s life: Darlington Circus is in town! No ordinary three-ring spectacle, the elusive Darlington Circus is said to have real magic within its tents. Though tickets are prohibitively expensive, nothing will prevent Nicole from meeting her destiny, even if she doesn’t yet understand the significance of it. So she steps through a mysterious doorway into a world more fantastical than any newscaster could ever convey. It turns out that Nicole isn’t just visiting this traveling circus, she is an integral part of the community. Shocking truths come rushing in, revealing that Nicole is so much more than the nineteen-year-old art student she thought she was. She is a reincarnated wife, submissive to the dominant ringmaster, Bellamy. The entire circus has been cursed with immortality, except for Nicole, and not everyone is happy about it. As she settles back into the role she was born to play, details about her past lives, including events leading to her most recent death, slowly come to light. With conflicted feelings, Nicole learns that even when most of your friends are immortal, death isn’t the only thing that hurts.
Prepare for a spectacle like no other because the kinkiest show on Earth has arrived in the dark romantasy novel, Darlington Circus. A nomadic circus with a broader purpose, this traveling show is only one aspect of the magical world SK Hinkley invites readers to revel in. Ancient conflicts drive the action and plot, while powerful relationships shape the tone of this supernatural tale. Nicole is the center of attention, but her loyalties extend to friends, lovers, and her mortal family. Some relationships push hard against traditional boundaries, as with Nicole, the husband who claims her, and the vampire who will do anything for her. Others pull at heartstrings, such as Nicole’s connection with her dear friend Eve and with her younger brother. For fans of dark romance, explicit scenes will leave you torn between desire and outrage as they challenge social conventions. Beyond Nicole’s compelling journey of self-discovery is the broader storyline surrounding the stability of the circus and the magic that fuels it. The author has a talent for building suspense and expanding the mesmerizing world while laying the groundwork for future installments. An urban fantasy novel suitable for mature audiences, Darlington Circus is a darkly enchanting read that will leave readers eagerly anticipating the next incarnation.
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