Begin with CADE.
CADE is one story presented in two parts. Read Part 1 before Part 2, in the same language.
Books & reading orderStart here.
Welcome to The Unforgiven, Emma Elise Krognes’s dark romance universe. Begin with the books, then decide how deeply you want to explore.
What kind of story is this?
An adult dark romance about Cade Mercer, a convicted prisoner, and Eve Marlowe, the psychologist assigned to understand him. Expect obsession, complicated loyalties, psychological tension, and difficult moral choices.
For readers aged 18+. Content includes violence, abuse, strong language, and sexual themes. Check the book’s content warnings before reading.
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The story archives, journals, artwork, and character files may reveal events and endings. Save them for when you are ready.
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Emma’s other novels can be read separately: What We Choose When It Burns, When I Forget You, and Christmas Well Kept. Norwegian editions are listed alongside their English counterparts.