Calling All Lovers Of Southern Gothic: "Beneath Beauford Grove"

Calling All Lovers of Southern Gothic: “Beneath Beauford Grove”

The Spanish moss is heavy with secrets, the olive trees weep crimson tears, and Dr. Evangeline Beauford is about to discover that some family legacies run deeper than blood itself.

I Need Your Eyes on My Dark Southern Tale

My novel, Beneath Beauford Grove, launches August 22nd, 2025, and I’m searching for passionate readers to join my ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) team. If you’re drawn to atmospheric Southern gothic tales where science meets supernatural horror, where family secrets fester like wounds, and where the past refuses to stay buried—this book might be calling your name.

What Makes This Story Different?

Beneath Beauford Grove isn’t your typical haunted plantation story. At its heart is Dr. Evangeline Beauford, a brilliant Boston hematologist who believes blood holds no secrets from her—until she returns to her family’s impossible olive grove in Alabama and discovers that everything she thought she knew about her own blood was a lie.

This is a story that weaves together:

The scientific precision of modern medicine with ancient magical practices
The complex history of French colonial Alabama and the powerful traditions of enslaved African and Haitian practitioners
A family curse that spans generations, demanding payment in blood
The question of whether knowledge can truly set us free—or if some truths are too dangerous to uncover

What I’m Looking For in ARC Readers

I’m seeking readers who will engage thoughtfully with the story and provide honest feedback. Whether you’re a book blogger, Goodreads reviewer, social media book enthusiast, or simply someone who devours Southern gothic and supernatural horror, I’d love to hear from you.

Perfect for readers who love:

Anne Rice’s atmospheric family sagas (The Witching Hour)
Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s haunting historical supernatural fiction (Mexican Gothic)
Tananarive Due’s masterful blend of horror and family drama (The Good House)
Stories that examine the intersection of science and the supernatural
Complex female protagonists confronting family legacies
Richly atmospheric Southern settings with dark histories

What You’ll Get

A digital ARC of the complete novel
The satisfaction of helping shape an author’s journey
Early access to a story that blends medical thriller elements with supernatural Southern gothic
My eternal gratitude and a personal thank you

What I Hope You’ll Consider Sharing

If the story resonates with you, I’d be honored if you’d consider:

Posting an honest review on Goodreads, Amazon, or your preferred platform
Sharing your thoughts on social media (Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, etc.)
Recommending it to fellow readers who enjoy atmospheric horror
Adding it to your “anticipated reads” lists

Ready to Enter Beauford Grove?

The olive trees are waiting, their crimson sap telling stories of sacrifice and survival. Dr. Evangeline Beauford’s journey back to her family’s dark legacy begins August 22nd, but it can start for you right now.

To request an ARC, simply contact me at edenisebillups@edenisebillups.com with “Beauford Grove ARC” in the subject line. Tell me a bit about yourself as a reader and where you typically share your book thoughts. I’ll be selecting ARC readers through August and will send out copies by mid to late July.

The curse flows through her veins, but so does the cure.

Will you discover if Dr. Beauford can break the cycle—or if the grove will claim her too?