Cameo is a member of The Lords of the Underworld, she possesses the Demon of Misery. Her voice causes those around her to suffer as her misery pours out. She can't remember ever being happy, yet recently she has had flashes and is determined to find out if they are true or just another form of misery.

Lazarus the Cruel and Unusual rules his kingdom with an iron fist. He is building his army and controls his people through violence and pain. Recently he is distracted by his memories of Cameo. When she shows up in his kingdom he takes steps be with her. Cameo does not remember him and he must make her memories come back and help her to realize what they mean to each other.

Gena Showalter's Lords of the Underworld is one of the best paranormal series out there. Showalter is a master of twisting their lives together and expanding the world giving the readers more and more to read about of this awesome group of people. THE DARKEST PROMISE gives Cameo a story she has long deserved.