Feature: Book Look – The Duke Steals Hearts & Other Body Parts by Elias Cold

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Feature: Book Look – The Duke Steals Hearts & Other Body Parts by Elias Cold

We’re bringing you a killer Book Look today, one that’s darkly romantic, a little bit twisted, and absolutely made for fans of gothic drama with a sense of humor. Introducing The Duke Steals Hearts & Other Body Parts by Elias Cold, a brand-new voice delivering sharp wit, macabre intrigue, and a duke who may or may not be collecting more than just affections.

To celebrate this book, we styled a look that matches the vibe: think anatomical romance meets vintage charm.

The Duke Steals Hearts & Other Body Parts

by Elias Cold
Published by: Page Street
on May 13th, 2025
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A trans teen who steals and ransoms body parts with magic investigates a string of missing girls—falling in love with one of them from afar.Wielding a magic that allows him to pop off limbs, con artist Phyllis steals body parts and his partner Lucent ransoms them. Everyone who knows about Phyllis’s magic is afraid of him—except for Lucent. But his partner’s love comes with one condition: Phyllis must keep stealing. But when a mark can’t afford ransom for his missing nose, Phyllis loses his resolve. The man claims his sister, Adeline, was taken, and without her money he can’t pay until she’s found.
Intrigued, Phyllis investigates Adeline’s disappearance, but she is not the only missing girl in their seedy city. To gain answers from the nobility, Phyllis masquerades as a duke—Lord Phillip of Rabbiton—and begins to fall in love with both stories of Adeline and the man he’s becoming to try and find her. Soon, he’s not sure he ever wants to return to Lucent and their life of crime together.
When he finally finds Adeline with another missing girl, it turns out they’re not dead—but undead.
To win Adeline’s heart and break from his toxic past, Phillip will have to scheme to keep his title and master his evolving magic.

The Book

This one’s for fans of quirky gothic reads and morally gray love interests. The Duke Steals Hearts & Other Body Parts is exactly what the title promises, part dark comedy, part romantic horror, and entirely unforgettable. The story is centered around a mysterious nobleman with a questionable past and an even more questionable hobby. With sharp writing and a tone that balances creepy with clever, this book had us turning pages and side-eyeing every charming stranger.

Think:
– A manor full of secrets
– A heroine with grit and curiosity
– Heart-pounding twists (sometimes literally)
– The kind of dark whimsy fans of Gideon the Ninth or How to Hang a Witch will devour

The Look

We went all in on a “formal with a flair for the morbid” aesthetic:

– Lively Ghosts Black Ribbon Dress: The high-contrast white piping and bow details scream gothic doll, while the crisp structure keeps it sharp and modern.
– Anatomical Heart Earrings by SewMagicMama: A perfect nod to the book’s… organ-driven theme. They’re equal parts romantic and unsettling, and we love them for that.
– Sky Blue Peep-Toe Flats: A pop of soft color to break the noir palette and remind us there’s still heart in all the horror.

Stay spooky, stay stylish.