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Once Upon a Midnight Dreary (paperback)

Once Upon a Midnight Dreary (paperback)

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Releasing October 28, 2025

This book is related to the Enchanted Realms series and can be read as a stand-alone.

“This is a beautiful story that I didn’t know I needed! Victoria and Gabriel have a delightfully slow-burn chemistry in the middle of a haunted house backdrop. No spice but with storytelling like this you don’t even miss it.”

“…a perfect gothic romantic read. The perfect blend between spooky, suspense and romance.”

“What a great book…great storytelling.”

“…another great entry in the Enchanted Realms series. I thought the use of gothic romance elements worked well…and was invested in what was happening…”

A beautiful heiress seeking solace. A brooding mysterious caretaker burdened by shadows. And a forbidden love haunted by the echoes of the past.

When tragedy shatters her family, Victoria Ravenwood inherits the crumbling estate of Ravenfell Manor, a place she once called home but no longer recognizes. Hoping to escape her grief, she returns to its ivy-choked walls and forgotten rooms, determined to start anew. But Ravenfell is no sanctuary—it is a house of sorrow, steeped in secrets, and alive with something that should be dead.

Gabriel Allward, the manor's reclusive caretaker, has remained at Ravenfell for years, his presence as rooted as the ancient stones. Cold and mysterious, he keeps to the shadows, guarding a truth he dares not reveal. Yet Victoria is drawn to him and to the darkness that clings to him like a second skin. 

As their fragile bond deepens, something awakens in the manor. A raven watches from the eaves. Whispers echo through the halls. And a long-buried secret claws its way to the surface. One that binds Gabriel's soul to the estate...and could drag Victoria into the same eternal night. 

Can they uncover the truth behind Ravenfell's curse before it claims them both? Or will their love become just another tragic tale whispered within its walls?

If you love heiresses reclaiming their haunted legacies, brooding caretakers bound by dark secrets, and crumbling manors where love must outlast restless ghosts—you’ll love this gothic reimagining inspired by Poe’s The Raven.

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FAQs

1. What products are available to purchase?

In this author shop, you'll find eBooks and audiobooks for digital devices and smartphones. You will also find paperback books which are shipped only within the United States.

2. What is the spice level of Michelle’s books?

Spice level varies by genre/series for Michelle’s books. For example, YA Fantasy are Sweet/Clean, which would be rated G if they were movies; Fantasy and Paranormal Romance are considered Open Door to Explicit Open Door, which would be rated PG-13 to R if they were movies. You can always check the heat level for each series on Michelle’s website. 

3. Should I read the books in order?

There is a suggested reading order for Michelle’s books, but most can be read as stand-alone or in any order. Reading in order gives a better reading experience.

4. I don’t see the audiobook I’m looking for. When will it be available?

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