AIRLIE
I was born in the devil's playground.
The place where Father keeps me.
There is no God here.
There are no saints.
The ocean and this cave are my home.
And I am Father's best kept secret.
When a man is left to die, a wreckage of flesh and bone tossed at my doorstep,
I choose to save him.
A gift from the sea, that I intend to keep.
He is my stranger.
My pet.
Mine.
EZEKIEL
I am nothing more than a ghost.
No one outside the Mafia knows I exist.
I was assigned a mission of a lifetime.
Go undercover and take down The Royal.
A trafficking ring run by a group of corrupt elites.
When my best laid plans are ruined, I'm left for dead.
That's when she finds me.
I'm the one she holds captive, but she's the one who is truly imprisoned.
My beautiful captor.
My siren.
Mine.
Wreck and Ruin is a dark, modern gothic, secret society retelling that can be read as a complete standalone, however is part of an interconnected series. Please be advised that this book contains very heavy and dark themes that may be triggering. Please check the content warning on Octavia's website for a list before reading. This is not a fantasy.
Industry Reviews
"Dark, beautiful , poetic, heartbreaking, tragic, perfection.
Wreck and Ruin is a dark gothic romance, loosely inspired by the Little Mermaid.
I am blown away by this story. To think this is a debut novel is mind blowing. Octavia's writing is poetic and beautiful, the vibe she has created is seriously perfection." - Amazon Reviewer
"This book is absolutely amazing! @octavia has reimagined The Little Mermaid with her own gothic twist, and it is perfection. Airlie stands out as an exceptionally strong female main character, demonstrating remarkable resilience despite the trauma she has faced. Ezekiel exemplifies the true essence of a badass, paired with an extraordinarily compassionate heart. This book is a beautiful masterpiece!" - Amazon Reviewer
"This is a dark, gothic romance, loosely inspired by The Little Mermaid. CHECK THEM TRIGGER WARNINGS!!! This book is not for the weak of heart!
Octavia has a beautiful way of telling a story, you could connect to both Airlie and Ezekiel. Both of these characters have faced horrible issues and found each other in the darkest way. I could not put this book down. While reading this book one song kept replaying in my head and now every time I hear this song my mind races back to this book. Favorite dark romance read of 2025!" - Amazon Reviewer