Welcome! I write gripping, character-driven urban fantasy, dark romance, and contemporary mysteries.
"Masterful! A gripping tale of love, loss and the supernatural." - Goodreads
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He came to the city seeking a fresh start. She wandered its streets looking for her lost love. Their chance encounter was fated. Their connection, instant.
Except—they were three centuries apart.
Welcome to Shanghai, Sin City East—where money can buy everything, including immortality.
After a bad hand at poker, broken-hearted American writer Aaron Pace is forced to spend a night at an abandoned mansion. There, he tumbles into a Shanghai no guidebook mentions—behind the gilded walls of the Royal Garden estate is a realm where ghost courtesans entertain the rich and powerful, and fox spirits seduce with a glance. At its center, stands Willow, a spectral beauty who has entranced men for centuries.
The cost for a night with her? Their soul.
As Aaron's obsession with Willow deepens, he's thrust into an underworld where ancient magic and new money collide. He soon discovers that some longings can never be satisfied—and some debts can never be repaid.
THE LONGING brings the beloved Chinese paranormal mythology into the 21st century with a uniquely Eastern take on urban fantasy that breaks free from Western tropes. Step into a world "mystical, enchanting, and filled with danger," and be prepared to lose yourself in the longing for more.
"Gripping, with richly developed characters and a brooding, gothic atmosphere that lingers long after the final page." - Goodreads
"Masterfully weaves a tale of love, loss, and the supernatural in a shadowy urban setting." - StoryGraph
Praise & Testimonials
The Aaron, Audrey, Willow love triangle is really fresh. Their connections are so good! I can't wait for the next book!" - Amazon Review
The Longing is a page turner. It's sexy, intensely emotionally and full of unexpected twists and turns. I couldn't put it down! - BookTok
"I feel like whatever I write here won't do the story justice! So many layers. Such beauty. This book was such a cool ride! Would love to see A24 pick this up." - Goodreads
"A mesmerizing journey that blends fantasy, suspense, and romance in a way that will leave you spellbound. With plot twists that will keep you on your toes." - Bookstagram
About Ann Rose
Ann has always loved telling stories. Her first one, spun at the age of four while riding on the back of her father's bicycle, was a fairytale that surely deserved a Pulitzer—if only he had been taking notes.
Since then, Ann has written for movies, TV series, and even ads, but she found her happy place with books.
THE LONGING is Ann's debut novel, based on her screenplay of the same name.
