X MARKS THE SPOT by Willow Dixon | MM Dark College Romance Cover & Blurb Reveal

December 17, 2025
A spicy, strangers to lovers, opposites attract, bi awakening, forced proximity,  protective MC, dark college M/M romance book. Expect hurt/comfort, some primal play, mild CNC, outdoor and public fun, touch him and die vibes, morally ambiguous heroes, not-so-secret societies, high heat, and lots of spicy times.

X MARKS THE SPOT

Silvercrest U - Book Four

by Willow Dixon

Cover & Blurb Reveal

Release Date: February 26, 2026


Cover Design: Lori Jackson Design
Photo: Michelle Lancaster

Genre: M/M Dark College Romance Standalone
Tropes:  Strangers to lovers, opposites attract, bi-awakening, stalking, forced proximity, hurt/comfort, touch him and die, some primal play, mild CNC, sensualism/sensory play, outdoor and public fun, a protective MC, morally ambiguous heroes, not-so-secret societies, high heat and lots of spicy times

Synopsis


Getting drugged and kidnapped while at a rave wasn’t on my list of things to do. Neither was finding out that the guy I was abducted with isn’t just a rival frat member, we also hooked up that night, and I had no idea who he was.

Now we’re back at school, and instead of moving on and forgetting about what happened, I can’t stop thinking about it.

Or about him.

Then I’m tasked with looking into Damon to see if he’s involved in a plot to take down my frat, and the more I watch him, the more obsessed I become.

I don’t just want Damon, I want things I’ve spent years denying myself. Things no one is supposed to want. And it doesn’t take long to realize that we’re not so different after all.

I don’t understand this pull between us, and everything changes when I find out that someone is trying to kill him.

Damon is mine, and I will burn the world down to protect him.

You want him? Come and try to get him.

I f*cking dare you.

A spicy, strangers to lovers, opposites attract, bi awakening, forced proximity,  protective MC, dark college M/M romance book. Expect hurt/comfort, some primal play, mild CNC, outdoor and public fun, touch him and die vibes, morally ambiguous heroes, not-so-secret societies, high heat, and lots of spicy times.

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A spicy, strangers to lovers, opposites attract, bi awakening, forced proximity,  protective MC, dark college M/M romance book. Expect hurt/comfort, some primal play, mild CNC, outdoor and public fun, touch him and die vibes, morally ambiguous heroes, not-so-secret societies, high heat, and lots of spicy times.

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Other Titles Within this Series

A spicy, stepbrothers, college roommates, forced proximity, animosity to lovers, double bi-awakening, possessive MC, M/M romance book. Expect hurt/comfort, fighting as foreplay/mild primal play, dirty talk and bratting, their version of gay chicken, morally ambiguous heroes, not-so-secret societies, and lots of spicy times that should (and do) come with a warning.

WICKED GAMES

Silvercrest U - Book One
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A spicy, stepbrothers, college roommates, forced proximity, animosity to lovers, double bi-awakening, possessive MC, M/M romance book. Expect hurt/comfort, fighting as foreplay/mild primal play, dirty talk and bratting, their version of gay chicken, morally ambiguous heroes, not-so-secret societies, and lots of spicy times that should (and do) come with a warning.

HIDE & SEEK

Silvercrest U - Book Two
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FIGHT OR FLIGHT

Silvercrest U - Book Three
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About the Author

What can I say about myself? It’s kind of like being the new kid in school and being asked to tell everyone a bit about yourself. Anyone else forget everything they’ve ever liked, thought of, and even their name in those moments?

A few facts about me; I’m a veteran, I’m Canadian, and I love books! I’ve been writing my own stories since I was eight and wrote my first novel at sixteen. I’m the first to admit those attempts weren’t my best work, but they started me on a journey of creating stories that has led me to fulfilling my dream of becoming an author. I’ve written and published in several genres under different names, but MM is by far my favorite, and I’m so happy to be able to share my stories with people today.

I currently live on Canada’s east coast with my kiddo and my cats. I have a shoe collecting addiction, and I enjoy taking long walks, discussions with friends, and reading anything and everything I can get my hands on.

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