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Loving Amari: A Dark Paranormal Romance
She's ascending to goddess. He's breaking without her. And an ancient enemy is coming for everything they love.
Carla Blackwood is Queen of Limbo, but ruling the realm of lost souls isn't enough to stop what's coming. Nathaniel, a vengeful spirit with stolen Blackwood magic, is building an army to destroy Wintermoon. His target? Baby Solomon. His weapon? Possessed shifter children. His ally? Henry, the man who's been hiding in the shadows of Brookstone and Blackburn.
Mother Fate offers Carla a terrible ascend to Guardian of Realms and gain the power to stop Nathaniel, or watch her family burn. The catch? Ascending means leaving the living world behind, bound to limbo. It means endless separation from Amari, the vampire mate whose love has become her anchor.
Three days apart nearly destroyed them both. How will they survive eternity?
Amari is a man on the edge. Centuries old, and he's never felt this helpless. He can break any code, hack any system, but he can't protect Carla from her destiny. As she grows more powerful, more ethereal, more distant, he's forced to watch the woman he loves slip away one pink-glowing moment at a time.
But Amari didn't survive all this time by giving up. And Carla didn't become Queen of Limbo by backing down from impossible choices.
Together, they'll face vengeful spirits, corporate conspiracies, and fate itself. They'll build weapons and cast spells. They'll sacrifice everything to protect their spider children and the family they've chosen.
Because some loves are worth fighting for. Even when the battle is against destiny itself.
An extended epilogue filled with magic, sacrifice, and a love that refuses to break.
Carla Blackwood is Queen of Limbo, but ruling the realm of lost souls isn't enough to stop what's coming. Nathaniel, a vengeful spirit with stolen Blackwood magic, is building an army to destroy Wintermoon. His target? Baby Solomon. His weapon? Possessed shifter children. His ally? Henry, the man who's been hiding in the shadows of Brookstone and Blackburn.
Mother Fate offers Carla a terrible ascend to Guardian of Realms and gain the power to stop Nathaniel, or watch her family burn. The catch? Ascending means leaving the living world behind, bound to limbo. It means endless separation from Amari, the vampire mate whose love has become her anchor.
Three days apart nearly destroyed them both. How will they survive eternity?
Amari is a man on the edge. Centuries old, and he's never felt this helpless. He can break any code, hack any system, but he can't protect Carla from her destiny. As she grows more powerful, more ethereal, more distant, he's forced to watch the woman he loves slip away one pink-glowing moment at a time.
But Amari didn't survive all this time by giving up. And Carla didn't become Queen of Limbo by backing down from impossible choices.
Together, they'll face vengeful spirits, corporate conspiracies, and fate itself. They'll build weapons and cast spells. They'll sacrifice everything to protect their spider children and the family they've chosen.
Because some loves are worth fighting for. Even when the battle is against destiny itself.
An extended epilogue filled with magic, sacrifice, and a love that refuses to break.
238 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 1, 2025
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November 3, 2025
I enjoyed this book so much more than Craving Carla. Not sure what it was about it that just was more entertaining to me.
As a couple they don't really interest me, the author failed to make me care for the as individuals. Plus they purposefully keep themselves apart from the rest of Wintermoon. I actually enjoy reading of the different groups interacting together. Not even Angie or Anora who are her family actually hang out with her. I would of loved to have seen her make friends.
I skipped all the sex scene. Part of me kept thinking there is so much more to this story than them having sex multiple times a day. They had more sex than they had discussions. Since I don't care for them as a couple it was just meh and uninteresting to read.
Overall, I like the updates to the story, them fighting Brookstone and Blackburn. Also to see how they integrating technology into Wintermoon. The one thing I agree with Amari about from book 1 was them hiding in Wintermoon isn't helping. They need yo take the fight to the radicals or the radicals will come to them.
I still feel the shifter stories were way better than the vampire ones. I can't wait to read about the academy series and hopefully we get to finally read what happened to the witches at the Witching Glen since black magic was destroyed. We've seen it mentioned in a few books but no actual update.
I hope with Carla having to build a coven we will finally see Angie take some responsibility and get the witches sorted. I would love to read about them finding their mates and continue to see how the residents of Wintermoon keep rebuilding their lives.
As a couple they don't really interest me, the author failed to make me care for the as individuals. Plus they purposefully keep themselves apart from the rest of Wintermoon. I actually enjoy reading of the different groups interacting together. Not even Angie or Anora who are her family actually hang out with her. I would of loved to have seen her make friends.
I skipped all the sex scene. Part of me kept thinking there is so much more to this story than them having sex multiple times a day. They had more sex than they had discussions. Since I don't care for them as a couple it was just meh and uninteresting to read.
Overall, I like the updates to the story, them fighting Brookstone and Blackburn. Also to see how they integrating technology into Wintermoon. The one thing I agree with Amari about from book 1 was them hiding in Wintermoon isn't helping. They need yo take the fight to the radicals or the radicals will come to them.
I still feel the shifter stories were way better than the vampire ones. I can't wait to read about the academy series and hopefully we get to finally read what happened to the witches at the Witching Glen since black magic was destroyed. We've seen it mentioned in a few books but no actual update.
I hope with Carla having to build a coven we will finally see Angie take some responsibility and get the witches sorted. I would love to read about them finding their mates and continue to see how the residents of Wintermoon keep rebuilding their lives.
November 4, 2025
Carla!!!!
Wow, Carla is going through it!!! Dealing with the Limbo Realm, Aya, and a new foe. Trying to balance Amari, her children, and home. What's a girl to do.
This book had me yelling at the characters, crying, raising my eyebrows, and laughing. It's worth taking time to read.
Carla has proven to be the most dedicated and worthy witch; and her love for Amari has her making difficult choices.
Seeing Amari breaking apart, missing Carla evokes all kinds of feelings. You feel the love these two have for one another and their family.
This book has a good storyline, characters, action, and a strengthening of Amari and Carla's bond.
And.....
I learned something about Angie. She may be b*tchy but this book helps you get a better understanding of her.
Anora, still crazy lol.
Aya, wow.
Wow, Carla is going through it!!! Dealing with the Limbo Realm, Aya, and a new foe. Trying to balance Amari, her children, and home. What's a girl to do.
This book had me yelling at the characters, crying, raising my eyebrows, and laughing. It's worth taking time to read.
Carla has proven to be the most dedicated and worthy witch; and her love for Amari has her making difficult choices.
Seeing Amari breaking apart, missing Carla evokes all kinds of feelings. You feel the love these two have for one another and their family.
This book has a good storyline, characters, action, and a strengthening of Amari and Carla's bond.
And.....
I learned something about Angie. She may be b*tchy but this book helps you get a better understanding of her.
Anora, still crazy lol.
Aya, wow.
November 15, 2025
Lovely Arc
I enjoyed the nuances and complexities of each character, especially in regards to their outlook on the world and different people. Watching the strain of Amari's and Carla's relationship was deeply moving. I really enjoyed the domesticity of their unconventional family. It's nice to see many characters interacting and supporting each other.
Some of the paragraphs for their love scenes seem to be either repeated and or misplaced and other love scenes. There were also some punctuation (dialogue quotes ") issues and a floating letter at the end of a paragraph at one point. This could go through another editing process just to clean up those few little errors and typos.
I enjoyed the nuances and complexities of each character, especially in regards to their outlook on the world and different people. Watching the strain of Amari's and Carla's relationship was deeply moving. I really enjoyed the domesticity of their unconventional family. It's nice to see many characters interacting and supporting each other.
Some of the paragraphs for their love scenes seem to be either repeated and or misplaced and other love scenes. There were also some punctuation (dialogue quotes ") issues and a floating letter at the end of a paragraph at one point. This could go through another editing process just to clean up those few little errors and typos.
November 23, 2025
Tessa Stone did not ease us into this sequel — she tossed us straight into Wintermoon chaos and told us to swim.
Amari (Moorish vampire) + Carla (Blackwood witch & Queen of Limbo) are trying to balance love, leadership, and magic that refuses to calm down. Carla’s ascension storyline? Stressful. Powerful. Emotional. And full of sacrifices that had me staring at the wall like, “Wow… okay.”
The worldbuilding is rich, the romance is intense, and the spice? Absolutely a threat.
TW: graphic sex, magical violence, body horror (spiders), emotional manipulation, dark themes.
A dark, grown, beautifully chaotic Black paranormal romance.
Amari (Moorish vampire) + Carla (Blackwood witch & Queen of Limbo) are trying to balance love, leadership, and magic that refuses to calm down. Carla’s ascension storyline? Stressful. Powerful. Emotional. And full of sacrifices that had me staring at the wall like, “Wow… okay.”
The worldbuilding is rich, the romance is intense, and the spice? Absolutely a threat.
TW: graphic sex, magical violence, body horror (spiders), emotional manipulation, dark themes.
A dark, grown, beautifully chaotic Black paranormal romance.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 25, 2025
Aya is Taking It!
Aya Bailey! That’s it, that’s all. When I tell you that I LOVE her character! Where Angie and Anora continue to test my nerves, Aya has shown so much growth and character development. She’s funny, witty, snarky, yet vulnerable, realizing the error of her ways after having her dark magic taken away from her. I really enjoyed the other aspects of this book, like Amari and Carla trying to balance time with each other, and even the continued lore between Torin, Nala, and Aaron, but before this series is over, I REALLY hope we get a book for Aya.
Tessa never misses. 4.25 ⭐️
Aya Bailey! That’s it, that’s all. When I tell you that I LOVE her character! Where Angie and Anora continue to test my nerves, Aya has shown so much growth and character development. She’s funny, witty, snarky, yet vulnerable, realizing the error of her ways after having her dark magic taken away from her. I really enjoyed the other aspects of this book, like Amari and Carla trying to balance time with each other, and even the continued lore between Torin, Nala, and Aaron, but before this series is over, I REALLY hope we get a book for Aya.
Tessa never misses. 4.25 ⭐️
February 13, 2026
Circled back
I initially skipped this book in the vampire tales portion of the Wintermoon series, because honestly, I’ve found that when Tessa Stone does a second book about a couple, it’s not as interesting as the first book. However, I thought I needed to read this in order to be ready for the Blackwood series that is coming.
Overall, it was OK. Amari & Carla are characters we already know - dealing with how to balance their new life together. It held my interest somewhat and did fill in a few gaps I had noticed from books set later in the chronology. I would rate the heat level at medium high.
I initially skipped this book in the vampire tales portion of the Wintermoon series, because honestly, I’ve found that when Tessa Stone does a second book about a couple, it’s not as interesting as the first book. However, I thought I needed to read this in order to be ready for the Blackwood series that is coming.
Overall, it was OK. Amari & Carla are characters we already know - dealing with how to balance their new life together. It held my interest somewhat and did fill in a few gaps I had noticed from books set later in the chronology. I would rate the heat level at medium high.
November 18, 2025
Carla said bump limbo
This was another great read by Tessa S. I love how her books are joint together and continues to the next, so they all make sense.
I felt for Amari when Carla went to limbo (for how long ? I don’t know 🤷🏾♀️ ) but I know for him it felt like a decade. But mother fate stood on what she said (her rules) you can’t take a mate from a mate.
I can understand why Carla was in balance when it came to her job duties as a Goddess and being Amari mate, it’s hard to leave the one you love 💕
Waiting for Tessa S. Next book 📕
This was another great read by Tessa S. I love how her books are joint together and continues to the next, so they all make sense.
I felt for Amari when Carla went to limbo (for how long ? I don’t know 🤷🏾♀️ ) but I know for him it felt like a decade. But mother fate stood on what she said (her rules) you can’t take a mate from a mate.
I can understand why Carla was in balance when it came to her job duties as a Goddess and being Amari mate, it’s hard to leave the one you love 💕
Waiting for Tessa S. Next book 📕
November 8, 2025
Carla and Amari are everything
This book brought me to tears. Such a beautiful love story. I was mad at Mother Fate at first like seriously you could give them a break! But Carla’s ascending to goddess was everything. She’s grown so much from the first book. She’s sure of herself. And Aya has fully redeemed herself. Anora… whew I am scared of her. I cannot wait to see how the Blackwood coven unfolds
This book brought me to tears. Such a beautiful love story. I was mad at Mother Fate at first like seriously you could give them a break! But Carla’s ascending to goddess was everything. She’s grown so much from the first book. She’s sure of herself. And Aya has fully redeemed herself. Anora… whew I am scared of her. I cannot wait to see how the Blackwood coven unfolds
November 10, 2025
Tessa you've done it again
Whew what a ride this was, this follow -up was so emotional and riveting I couldn't put it down and wished it was lengthier. Glad to see Carla reach her goddess status and find the balance to be with her man and her family. Can't wait to read about Bobby I just know I'm gonna be all in for him n his mates part of this Vampire journey though Wintermoon. Kudos to the author well done.
Whew what a ride this was, this follow -up was so emotional and riveting I couldn't put it down and wished it was lengthier. Glad to see Carla reach her goddess status and find the balance to be with her man and her family. Can't wait to read about Bobby I just know I'm gonna be all in for him n his mates part of this Vampire journey though Wintermoon. Kudos to the author well done.
November 15, 2025
Loving Amari was such a beautiful deepening of Carla and Amari’s journey. Between the dangers facing the Wintermoon children, the threats against baby Solomon, and Carla having to stay in Limbo for long periods after her ascension. Their bond was tested in so many ways. Yet, their love remained strong through it all. Another fantastic addition to the Wintermoon Fated Mates world.
Wonderful job, Tessa Stone!
Wonderful job, Tessa Stone!
November 5, 2025
Amari and Carla
A fantastic page turner with action, usual characters and an unexpected villain
Amari and Carla love for each grows stronger and for their children
Mother Fate had some interesting comments and duties for Carla
Overall a winner and I can’t wait to read the next installment about Wintermoon and its supernatural residents
Keep writing these wonderful stories Tessa
A fantastic page turner with action, usual characters and an unexpected villain
Amari and Carla love for each grows stronger and for their children
Mother Fate had some interesting comments and duties for Carla
Overall a winner and I can’t wait to read the next installment about Wintermoon and its supernatural residents
Keep writing these wonderful stories Tessa
November 12, 2025
Just finished Loving Amari, and BABY… this book had me tearing up for real. Carla’s story is officially my favorite in the entire Wintermoon series.
Amari melts my heart every time he’s with Carla and their babies—pure tenderness.
And when Carla got her payback with Tofi? CHEF’S. KISS.
My emotions are still recovering.
Amari melts my heart every time he’s with Carla and their babies—pure tenderness.
And when Carla got her payback with Tofi? CHEF’S. KISS.
My emotions are still recovering.
January 4, 2026
This was a good book and a great pick up from the first one. I really like this. I really like that Carla was able to come into her power. I really love love love that she is a goddess and is above the world she’s in. I’m glad they was able to keep their mate bound and in fact have their mate bond be even stronger I love this book really giving it a five out of five.
January 29, 2026
Best One Yet re Love and Sacrifice
Ooooh Ms. Stone you got me with this one. I actually shedded a tear or three during the scene outside the academy. Don’t wanna give too much away but ooh wee. Absolutely recommend this book. So delicious, so awe inspiring, so rejuvenating. I love love and theirs is double chefs kiss!!!
Ooooh Ms. Stone you got me with this one. I actually shedded a tear or three during the scene outside the academy. Don’t wanna give too much away but ooh wee. Absolutely recommend this book. So delicious, so awe inspiring, so rejuvenating. I love love and theirs is double chefs kiss!!!
November 2, 2025
Carla and Amari forever
The feels!! The tears dropped on page 41 and continued!! The sacrifice they both made for their love had me choked up throughout the book. It was beautiful. Tofi had me cracking me up, she was like, I don't need a mate, I have my daddy!!
The feels!! The tears dropped on page 41 and continued!! The sacrifice they both made for their love had me choked up throughout the book. It was beautiful. Tofi had me cracking me up, she was like, I don't need a mate, I have my daddy!!
November 13, 2025
Tessa you know you write honey!!!
Ugh she just gets better and better as winter moon grows. I love Carla I hope the baby is hers and not Solomon though. Imagine a goddess vampire spider baby.. who likes burgers and blood. How cute?!
Ugh she just gets better and better as winter moon grows. I love Carla I hope the baby is hers and not Solomon though. Imagine a goddess vampire spider baby.. who likes burgers and blood. How cute?!
December 12, 2025
winter moon faded mate series has been phenomenal
I have enjoyed loving Amari as much as I have all of the faded mate series . Carla and Amir are two of my favorite people. I look forward to your next book. KT
I have enjoyed loving Amari as much as I have all of the faded mate series . Carla and Amir are two of my favorite people. I look forward to your next book. KT
November 2, 2025
WOW
I'm impressed. This was a beautiful read. It flowed and engaged at every turn. I love that Carla gets her happy life.
I'm impressed. This was a beautiful read. It flowed and engaged at every turn. I love that Carla gets her happy life.
November 9, 2025
They made me cry!
Such a wonderful story of love and sacrifice. Loved it and will probably read it again. I love Carla and Amari. They are my favorite couple so far.
Such a wonderful story of love and sacrifice. Loved it and will probably read it again. I love Carla and Amari. They are my favorite couple so far.
December 2, 2025
😍😍😍😍
All of the emotions! Of all the books in the different series - Amari and Carla are my favorites! I still have one more to read in the Vampire series but, I love this one.
All of the emotions! Of all the books in the different series - Amari and Carla are my favorites! I still have one more to read in the Vampire series but, I love this one.
December 25, 2025
I love them
As a couple as fated and as working partners. This book was a great tie in. The series is awesome
As a couple as fated and as working partners. This book was a great tie in. The series is awesome
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