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Harley Laroux @harleylaroux.bsky.social · 19h

Thank you so much 🥹🖤

Harley Laroux @harleylaroux.bsky.social · 19h

House of Rayne is a USA Today Bestseller! 🥹🖤

My first sapphic romance and my first fully trad published novel — and y'all made it a bestseller. Thank you, thank you, thank you 😭

The book House of Rayne by Harley Laroux sits on a blood-spattered white sheet in a foggy room.

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Harley Laroux @harleylaroux.bsky.social · 3d

Looking for a creepy, queer, romantic read for your Halloween TBR? 😉🌈✨️

House of Rayne is available now in ebook, hardcover, and audio! Walk the dark halls of haunted Balfour Manor, explore the eerie isolation of Blackridge Island, and if you hear a familiar voice calling from the forest — RUN.

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Sew Nerdy @eikorion.bsky.social · 4d

Got the new @harleylaroux.bsky.social book😭. Im so happy!
#booksinstagram #books #harleylaroux

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Harley Laroux @harleylaroux.bsky.social · 5d

What can you expect in House of Rayne?

• Adult FF Romance
• Bisexual MCs
• Erotic, haunting, creepy, & cozy
• A cursed island, a mimic in the forest, & a haunted B&B

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HOUSE OF RAYNE: Deluxe Limited Edition - Pages

HOUSE OF RAYNE: Deluxe Limited Edition From New York Times bestselling author Harley Laroux comes the unique standalone sapphic gothic romance, with

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Harley Laroux @harleylaroux.bsky.social · 5d

Looking for a possessive, protective, kinky book girlfriend? Allow me to introduce you to Rayne, the stoic daughter of a preacher who lives only to survive — that is, until she meets Salem.

House of Rayne, a sapphic gothic romance, is available now in hardcover, ebook, and audio!

A graphic depicting an open book lying facedown, titled House of Rayne by Harley Laroux. In the background is blood spatter and a lighthouse. Sticky notes are scattered around, covered with the text, "Protect Salem."

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Harley Laroux @harleylaroux.bsky.social · 8d

Thank you! 🖤

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Harley Laroux @harleylaroux.bsky.social · 8d

You can read House of Rayne now in ebook, hardcover, or audiobook.

kensingtonbooks.com/pages/houseofraynepreorder

podiumentertainment.com/titles/109403/house-of-rayne

HOUSE OF RAYNE: Deluxe Limited Edition - Pages

HOUSE OF RAYNE: Deluxe Limited Edition From New York Times bestselling author Harley Laroux comes the unique standalone sapphic gothic romance, with

kensingtonbooks.com

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Harley Laroux @harleylaroux.bsky.social · 8d

House of Rayne, a sapphic gothic romance, is available now from your favorite book retailers!

This creepy, cozy, kinky read is perfect for your October TBR!

What to expect:

• Adult Sapphic Romance
• Insta-lust | Forced Proximity | Forbidden | Hurt / Comfort |
• High Heat
• Beware of scares!

A white human hand holds up a hardcover edition of House of Rayne by Harley Laroux. The background is lush and green, full of grass and trees.

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Great Pop Culture Debate @gpcd.bsky.social · 8d

Here is a Novel Idea from our panelists for your next good read! @disnerdbob.bsky.social recommends the gothic romance "House of Rayne" by @harleylaroux.bsky.social . Out today September 30, 2025! #books #newbooks #gothic #mystery #lgbtq #romance #suspense #supernatural @kensingtonbooks.bsky.social

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Harley Laroux @harleylaroux.bsky.social · 9d

Thank you so much! 🥹🖤

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Candice Huber (they/them) @candice.tubbyandcoos.com · 9d

Take note: if the Democrats sell out trans folks for this, our means they are willing to do the same to any oppressed group. The right move here is "we are going to protect vulnerable groups, so if he wants to shut down the government, let him." Dems cannot capitulate to him.

PinkNews @pinknews.bsky.social · 9d

Trump threatens to shut down US government unless Democrats agree to ban all trans health care
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/09/29/trans-care-ban-government-shutdown/?utm_content=1759153201&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

Trump threatens to shut down US government unless all trans health care is banned

The US government's looming shutdown hinges on anti-trans measures after Donald Trump refused to speak to Democrats unless they were passed.

www.thepinknews.com

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Harley Laroux @harleylaroux.bsky.social · 9d

Hiiii, um, so, I wrote a book about angsty sapphic ladies falling in love, a haunted B&B, mimic encounters, and a whole web of dark mysteries to uncover — AND IT COMES OUT TOMORROW!

A white human hand holds up a hardcover copy of House of Rayne by Harley Laroux. The background is green and lush, full of trees and grass.

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Harley Laroux @harleylaroux.bsky.social · 10d

IT'S RELEASE WEEK FOR HOUSE OF RAYNE AAAAHHHH I'M NOT FREAKING OUT I'M TOTALLY CALM CAN'T YOU TELL I'M CALM?!?

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Harley Laroux @harleylaroux.bsky.social · 11d

HoR: goodreads.com/giveaway/show/422708-house-of-rayne
HSTT: goodreads.com/giveaway/show/422681-her-soul-to-take
HSFR: goodreads.com/giveaway/show/422697-her-soul-for-revenge

Book giveaway for House of Rayne by Harley Laroux Sep 27-Oct 11, 2025

Enter to win one of 25 free copies available. Giveaway dates from Sep 27-Oct 11, 2025. A beautiful gothic romance that will grip you by the throat and n...

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Harley Laroux @harleylaroux.bsky.social · 11d

It's time for some Goodreads giveaways! ✨️ U.S. residents enter before 10/11 for your chances at winning a Hardcover Deluxe Edition of House of Rayne, a paperback of Her Soul to Take, or a paperback of Her Soul for Revenge 📚

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Harley Laroux @harleylaroux.bsky.social · 13d

Thank you so much! 🥹💖

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Harley Laroux @harleylaroux.bsky.social · 13d

IT WOULD ALSO BE SO SUPER RAD ACTUALLY IF YOU WANTED TO PREORDER HOUSE OF RAYNE FROM CHARLIE'S QUEER BOOKS BECAUSE THE HARDCOVER COMES SIGNED AND WITH EXTRA PRETTY ART.

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House of Rayne by Harley Laroux | Charlie's Queer Books

Deluxe Limited Edition

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Harley Laroux @harleylaroux.bsky.social · 13d

I HAVE A BOOK COMING OUT IN ONLY 5 DAYS ABOUT ANGSTY HORNY SAPPHICS RUNNING FROM GHOSTS, FIGHTING MONSTERS, & DIGGING UP GRAVES AND IT WOULD BE SO COOL IF YOU READ IT & LOVED IT & MAYBE ANNOTATED THE PAGES & RECOMMENDED IT TO YOUR FRIENDS & YOUR LOCAL BARISTA! K THX ILY BYYYEEE

A hardcover edition of House of Rayne by Harley Laroux. The book sits on a bench in the forest, with a still green pond in the background.

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Lyss @dirtydiction.bsky.social · 16d

September Drop is almost here😉

‘Behaving’

Scene inspired by Losers:Part 1 and officially licensed by @harleylaroux.bsky.social

Artist: Pangolin2b

#nsfw #bookart #spicybooks #spicyart #fanart #harleylaroux #bookish

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Noah Hawthorne (they/them) @noahhawthorne.bsky.social · 23d

It is Hispanic Heritage Month, time for some queer reads to celebrate! (1/2)

Hispanic Heritage Month book recs. So Many Stars an Oral History of Trans Nonbinary Genderqueer and Two Spirit People of Color by Caro De Robertis. When the Wides Held the Moon by Venessa Vida Kelley. The Hills of Estrella Roja by Ashley Robin Franklin. Labyrinth Lost by Zoraida Cordova. The Name Bearer by Natalia Hernandez. Till the Last Beat of my Heart by Louangie Bou-Montes.

Hispanic Heritage Month book recs. Spellbound by Allie Therin. Most Ardently by Gabe Cole Novoa. Witches by Brenda Lozano. Gulf Dreams by Emma Perez. Venom and Vow by Anna Marie Mclemore and Elliot Mclemore. Borderlands by Gloria Anzaldua.

Hispanic Heritage Month book recs. Just Your Local Bisexual Disaster by Andrea Mosqueda. High Risk Homosexual by Edgar Gomez. Futbolista by Jonny Garza Villa. Here the Whole Time by Vitor Martins. Get real, Chloe Torres by Crystal Maldonado. A Curse of Scales and Flame by Max Walker.

Hispanic Heritage Month book recs. Blackouts by Justin Torres. Glowrot by Beatrice Lebrun. Dawn of the Obsidian Sun by RN Barbosa. The Forgotten Lyric by Carolina Cruz. Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. They Came in the Night by Ravi Novais.

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Lyss @dirtydiction.bsky.social · 23d

We are ✨weak✨ for @harleylaroux.bsky.social , her demon daddies, and sassy FMCs.

As always @rosiesfables.bsky.social gave us a stunning piece of art!

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#demondaddy #harleylaroux #paranormalromance

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Nocturne @nocturne-books.bsky.social · Aug 26

finding a dark romance that also has a deeply compelling plot that keeps me engaged is hard. #hersoultotake by @harleylaroux.bsky.social did that. I found myself trying to solve the mystery of the old god and the town myself. a few times I had to stop reading to process everything.

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Cozy Library Press @clcpress.bsky.social · Aug 26

🥩ITS HERE AND READY TO BE SERVED
•BOYMEAT: an erotic transmasculine anthology is officially out today, AUG 26 ‘25!
•As stated, proceeds go to Point of Pride, who provide financial and direct support to trans folks in need of health and wellness care so grab yours today!

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Harley Laroux @harleylaroux.bsky.social · Aug 23

House of Rayne, a sapphic gothic romance, releases September 30th in hardcover, ebook, and audio! Preorder here ➡️ kensingtonbooks.com/pages/houseofraynepreorder/

HOUSE OF RAYNE: Deluxe Limited Edition - Pages

HOUSE OF RAYNE: Deluxe Limited Edition From New York Times bestselling author Harley Laroux comes the unique standalone sapphic gothic romance, with

kensingtonbooks.com

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