Wicked Games Book 3

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Her breakout novel, Phantasma, thrust readers into the eerie halls of a haunted mansion where every room holds a different threat—and every choice carries a cost. At the heart of the story is Ophelia Grimm, a character as haunted by her own memories as by the supernatural forces she battles. With its blend of gothic horror, spicy romance, and an unflinching look at mental health, Phantasma captured imaginations across TikTok, Instagram, and Goodreads, racking up more than 140,000 reader reviews and launching Smith into viral stardom.

Building on that success, Smith returned to the Wicked Games series with Enchantra, following Genevieve Grimm into the dark heart of an Italian palace steeped in curses and secrets. Like its predecessor, Enchantra offers readers lush world-building, razor-sharp dialogue, and characters whose vulnerabilities are as compelling as their strengths.

Smith’s writing stands out not just for its atmospheric settings and sizzling romantic tension, but for its deeply human core. Her stories linger because they wrestle with real questions—how far would you go to save someone you love? What parts of yourself must you lose to survive?

Now based in Southern California, where she shares her home with a spirited collection of pets and houseplants, Kaylie Smith continues to enchant a growing legion of fans eager for the next chapter. Her work speaks to anyone who has ever believed that the monsters lurking in the dark might not be the ones we fear most—and that sometimes, love is the most dangerous game of all.