Cursed Haven is the first book in the Haven Duet. It is not a standalone and must be read in order, as the story continues directly into Book Two. This installment ends on a cliffhanger.

Tropes

Gangster × Sex worker
Anti hero × Broken heroine
Found family
Organized crime
Hate to love
Posseseive MMC

TRIGGER WARNINGS

This story contains explicit and mature themes intended for adult readers (21+) only.

This book contains themes and scenes that may be disturbing to some readers, including:

Human trafficking
Forced prostitution / sexual exploitation
Domestic abuse
Physical violence
Emotional abuse
Sexual coercion
Graphic violence
Sexual slavery
Murder
Gun violence
Blood and gore
Toxic relationships
Manipulation
Psychological trauma
Suicidal thoughts
PTSD and dissociation themes
Abuse by intimate partner
Captivity and loss of autonomy
Criminal activity and organized crime
Infidelity
Substance references
Degrading sexual situations
Non-consensual circumstances
Exploitative power dynamics
Verbal degradation
Forced confinement
Mentions of starvation and punishment
Trauma bonding
Mental and emotional breakdowns

Disclaimer:

This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and events are products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or to actual events is purely coincidental.

Copyright Notice:

Cursed Haven © 2026 by Nyx. All rights reserved.
No part of this book may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without prior written permission from the author, except in the case of brief quotations used in reviews or critical articles.

A Note of Thanks,

From the very first word to the very last page, this story exists because you chose to open it. Thank you for stepping into the world of Cursed Haven and allowing my characters to live in your imagination for a while.

Every time a reader turns the page, it breathes new life into the story. Your time, your curiosity, and your trust in my words mean more than I can ever put into ink. I’m truly grateful you chose my story when the world is filled with so many others.

With love,
Nyx♥