Since it's a 'dark rites' themed paranormal romance, the main characters could be someone involved in the dark rites. Maybe there's a young woman who is unknowingly a part of these rites, and a mysterious man who tries to protect her from the real danger behind them. Or perhaps there are two characters on opposite sides of the rites, one trying to uphold them and the other trying to stop them, but they fall in love.
I'm not sure as I haven't read it. But in most paranormal romance novels, there are usually a male and a female lead. The male could be a supernatural being like a vampire or a warlock, and the female might be a human who gets drawn into the world of the paranormal.
Since it's a paranormal romance novel, 'Dark Rites' might tell a story of two characters from different worlds. One could be a normal human and the other a creature of the night or a powerful being with paranormal abilities. The 'dark rites' could be a significant part of the plot, perhaps a ceremony that has the power to change their relationship, or it could be a threat to their love. It could also involve a struggle between good and evil in the context of this romantic relationship.
In 'Last Rites A Crime Novel', there could be a jaded detective who has seen it all but still has a sense of justice. Maybe there's a mastermind criminal who is very elusive and hard to catch. And then there might be a key witness, perhaps a bystander who saw something crucial but is afraid to come forward at first. There could also be a family member of the victim who is determined to find out the truth no matter what.
I don't know as I haven't read the book. It could be a human and a vampire, or a human and a werewolf, typical in paranormal romances.
Often, there is a strong female lead. She might be an ordinary human at first who gets thrown into the world of the paranormal. And then there are the vampires, which are usually the central supernatural beings in these novels. There could also be other characters like witches or werewolves who interact with the main characters.
I'm not sure specifically, but they could be park employees who have to deal with the paranormal happenings.
Dark paranormal romance novels often feature supernatural elements such as vampires, werewolves, witches, or demons. The settings are usually gloomy, like dark forests, abandoned castles or shadowy underworlds. The romances are intense and often forbidden, with characters from different species or with conflicting natures falling in love.
In many 'Dark Angel' romance novels, the main character is often the dark angel himself. He is usually depicted as a powerful and alluring figure, with a troubled past or a dark side to his nature. The other main character is typically a human female, who is drawn to his mystery and charm.
I'm not sure specifically as I haven't read it, but it could be park workers who are in the thick of the paranormal happenings.
I'm not sure as I haven't read the specific 'in the dark novel'. But usually in such novels, there could be a protagonist who is often at the center of the story, facing the challenges presented by the dark elements. There might also be an antagonist, someone or something that is causing the problems or the 'darkness' in the protagonist's life.
I'm not entirely sure as I haven't read it fully, but usually there would be characters like the park employees or some visitors who get involved in the park's strange happenings.