The Age of Blood · #1
Mistress of Lies
A villainous, bloodthirsty heroine finds herself plunged into the dangerous world of power, politics and murder in the court of the vampire king in this dark romantic fantasy debut.
Fate is a cruel mistress.
The daughter of a powerful but disgraced Blood Worker, Shan LeC laire has spent her entire life perfecting her blood magic, building her network of spies, and gathering every scrap of power she could. Now, to protect her brother, she assassinates their father and takes her place at the head of the family. And that is only the start of her revenge.
Samuel Hutchinson is a bastard with a terrible gift. When he stumbles upon the first victim of a magical serial killer, he's drawn into the world of magic and intrigue he's worked so hard to avoid - and is pulled deeply into the ravenous and bloodthirsty court of the vampire king.
Tasked by the Eternal King to discover the identity of the killer cutting a bloody swath through the city, Samuel, Shan and mysterious Royal Blood Worker Isaac find themselves growing ever closer to each other. But Shan's plans are treacherous, and as she lures Samuel into her complicated web of desire, treason and vengeance, he must decide if the good of their nation is worth the cost of his soul.
Fans of From Blood and Ash and Kingdom of the Wicked will devour this decadent, bloodthirsty debut.
The series
Power is never given freely. It is bargained for in shadows, written in blood, and claimed by those willing to risk everything.
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The Age of Blood opens in a world where spymasters, blood mages, and vampire courts weave their rivalries into fragile alliances. At the heart of it stands Shan LeClaire, once a servant of power and now determined to wield it for herself. Her ambitions are dangerous, but in a realm where secrets kill as surely as swords, danger is the only path forward.
The series thrives on its blend of gothic atmosphere, courtly intrigue, and romance that smolders beneath betrayal. Every bargain exacts a cost, every act of loyalty hides a knife, and every character must decide how far they will go to seize freedom or keep hold of control.
Darkly sensual and charged with political tension, The Age of Blood invites readers into a realm where desire and danger are inseparable. For those drawn to romantasy filled with morally complex characters, vampire politics, and forbidden magic, this series offers a story where every choice reshapes the balance of power.
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