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Deus Ex Umbra

A Superhero Romance Sequel

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Book 2 of Saint of the Shadows
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Pub Date Nov 14 2025 | Archive Date Nov 13 2025

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Description

A hero is just a bad guy who hasn't succumbed to temptation...yet.

In Shadowhaven, the legend of the Patron Saint wears many faces. The men who don the mask together with the Silver Spirit strike fear into the sinners of the city with their righteous wrath.

Beneath the armor, however, desires lay bare. The Patron Saint submits to their masked companion and lover, serving her every whim. "Kneel. Watch. Be a good boy...

... promise to find me when I'm lost."

Then a figure from the Patron Saint's past returns, bringing with her the memories they tried to forget and the sins they failed to make amends for.

As the despairing abyss consumes them, the Patron Saint relies on their spirit, Marisol, to be a guiding light. Yet as revolution divides her heart into three, her love may not be enough to save them...or the city.

Only a god out of the shadows, a Deus Ex Umbra, can deliver salvation.

Step inside Book 2 of the Saint of the Shadows superhero romance series--with its gritty atmosphere and twist of femdom action, it'll bring more than one masked hero to their knees.

A hero is just a bad guy who hasn't succumbed to temptation...yet.

In Shadowhaven, the legend of the Patron Saint wears many faces. The men who don the mask together with the Silver Spirit strike...


A Note From the Publisher

Content notes: violence, emotional trauma, references to abuse, religious imagery, and consensual power dynamics (femdom / submission themes). For mature audiences.

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Themes include vigilante justice, bisexual rep, best friends-to-lovers, polyamory, and high angst with sci-fi fantasy elements.

Written in 3rd past POV with sections of 1st present POV.

Limited Read Now availability: Deus Ex Umbra is open for a short time as a Read Now title before switching to “Request Only.” Download while it’s live.

ARC available until Nov 13. Final release: Nov 14.
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Content notes: violence, emotional trauma, references to abuse, religious imagery, and consensual power dynamics (femdom / submission themes). For mature audiences.

Full content details (scroll...


Advance Praise

"An incredible, steamy, sciency epic." -- Early Reader

"Sexy, fun, and shockingly layered." -- Early Reader

"A Pulitzer-level writer of people feeling horny." -- Early Reader

"An incredible, steamy, sciency epic." -- Early Reader

"Sexy, fun, and shockingly layered." -- Early Reader

"A Pulitzer-level writer of people feeling horny." -- Early Reader


Marketing Plan

  •  ARC campaign (Oct 14 – Nov 13)
  • Book one Saint of the Shadows on sale for 99 cents until release date at jonesyelise.com only. 
  • Instagram & TikTok teasers featuring magenta cityscape aesthetic
  • Preorder deals until release date 
  • “Stuff Your Kindle” Romance event Oct. 28 with book one Saint of the Shadows
  • Newsletter swaps with fellow superhero/urban fantasy romance authors
  • Goodreads early reviews push
  •  ARC campaign (Oct 14 – Nov 13)
  • Book one Saint of the Shadows on sale for 99 cents until release date at jonesyelise.com only. 
  • Instagram & TikTok teasers featuring magenta cityscape aesthetic
  • Preorder...

Available Editions

EDITION Ebook
ISBN 9798989626656
PRICE $2.99 (USD)
PAGES 406

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