Polyphonic Seduction
Nocturne Cage, Book 1
by Kit Englard
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Pub Date May 19 2025 | Archive Date Jun 02 2025
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Description
Two beings shaped by myth. One bond forged by necessity. And a collision that will leave them both undone.
Mia has lived her entire life in hiding—an exiled lamassu born of divine chaos, masking herself among humans to survive. But when her protective amulet is stolen and her aura begins to awaken, she becomes prey to the Chaos Hunters, a covert faction that traffics supernatural power for profit.
Isidore was born a predator: a lamia enforcer for a powerful demon cabal, trained to see beings like Mia as prey or threat. His world is built on obedience and ritual violence—but when he crosses paths with Mia, he doesn’t see a target. He sees a second chance at redemption for a sin that still stains his soul.
Bound by bloodshed and necessity, Mia and Isidore become uneasy allies to save a Deaf muse. But their bond is volatile. Divine protector and seductive monster. Survivor and weapon. Prey and predator.
As supernatural forces close in and ancient myths reignite, Mia must stop running from her chaotic inheritance—and Isidore must learn that protection is not the same as control.
Polyphonic Seduction is a Mesopotamian myth-infused, slow-burn dark fantasy about divine trauma, sacred intimacy, and the kind of love that leaves a mark. Perfect for fans of dark romantic fantasy, supernatural politics, and emotionally charged slow-burn dynamics.
A Note From the Publisher
Book 2 is expected in September 2025.
The author is DeafBlind and available for interviews on topics including disability in speculative fiction, mythology as worldbuilding, and writing emotionally grounded fantasy romance.
While Book 1 centers on trauma, power, and trust, the series as a whole includes prominent disability representation, including adaptive strategies, communication systems, and community care frameworks. Future books will explore Deaf culture and American Sign Language in depth.
Author Website Note: A newly redesigned version of www.kitenglard.com will launch within the next few days. The updated site will include expanded author content, companion materials, and additional resources for readers and reviewers.
Content warnings available upon request; themes include divine trauma, identity suppression, and structured intimacy as a healing tool.
Marketing Plan
Polyphonic Seduction will be supported through a multi-pronged marketing campaign designed to engage both early adopters and long-term series readers.
Substack companion content, including a standalone novelette exploring key character backstory, and a drip campaign of exclusive short stories tied to the Nocturne Cage universe.
Newsletter outreach, including multi-author promotional swaps and direct newsletter drops to an engaged speculative fiction subscriber base.
Author events, including guest talks with university literary groups and academic programs. Speaking engagements focus on mythology, disability and trauma in speculative fiction, and independent publishing—building word-of-mouth buzz among genre-savvy readers.
Convention presence: author will appear at Balticon 2025 (Memorial Day weekend) with a vendor table, direct reader outreach, and exclusive early access to series merch.
Wide distribution strategy, with simultaneous print and eBook release across Amazon, IngramSpark, Kobo, Apple Books, and other major platforms to ensure maximum discoverability.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9798998711725 |
| PRICE | $4.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 186 |
Available on NetGalley
Featured Reviews
Obscura R, Reviewer
Polyphonic Seduction completely caught me off guard—in the best way possible. I didn’t expect to fall so hard for this story, but now I’m counting down the days until the next book. Kit Englard blends rich mythology, steamy romance, and high-stakes fantasy into a book I could not put down.
The main character, Mia, is a doctoral student living in Pittsburgh, but she’s hiding more than just magical secrets. The world is layered with ancient chaos magic, divine bloodlines, and creatures that walk among humans without being noticed. The lore is deep—at times it feels like there’s a whole mythological archive behind every scene—and it makes the world feel vast and immersive.
What really grabbed me was the intense chemistry between the leads, the emotional stakes, and the morally gray undercurrents woven throughout. There’s darkness, heat, action, and a connection that goes far beyond the physical. If you like your romances with sharp edges and centuries-old secrets, this one’s for you.
It’s the kind of book that demands your full attention with its intricate worldbuilding, but absolutely rewards it. Highly recommend for fans of dark romantasy with original magic systems, powerful heroines, and seductive, dangerous love interests
Lona O, Librarian
Spice. Sass. Worship her for the Goddess she is. All this is a yes when I am looking for something a bit more saucy then my typical fantasy romance reads. I devoured this short book in a day and do not regret anything. It has great representation, appropriate use of bondage and various kinks in a safe way to eplore what one likes. This author understands trauma and trauma responses while letting the reader see how the characters work through things together. Loved. 5 Stars!
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