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by Rebecca Ide (Author)
"One part sweet and swoony romance, one part magic-infused mystery, and thoroughly enjoyable on all counts!" --Maiga Doocy, author of Sorcery and Small Magics
A young lord, his intended bride, and his former lover become unlikely allies as they race to solve a deadly conspiracy in this queer historical fantasy of magic, murder, and steamy encounters. Lord Nicholas Monterris is trapped. The only heir to a declining dukedom, Nic is destined for a marriage of convenience. What he doesn't expect is for his bride to be Lady Leaf Serral, daughter of his father's hated rival. Tradition dictates the families are confined together while the marriage contract is crafted, which should be the worst part. Until Nic learns the Serrals' head negotiator is master vowsmith Dashiell sa Vare--beautiful, perfect Dashiell sa Vare--an old flame he has neither forgiven nor forgotten. Nic's only defense is false smiles and too much wine. When a dead body turns up, tension within the castle thickens. The first death is brushed off as an unfortunate accident, but a second reveals something sinister is unfolding at Monterris Court. As accusations fly and long-buried secrets surface, Nic must work with his former lover and his future bride to uncover a devious mastermind before they claim another victim. "This debut has it all: flawless spooky gothic vibes, wonderful characters, delightfully messy relationships, and a compelling murder mystery. I loved it to the last page!" --Melissa Caruso, author of The Last Hour Between WorldsAuthor Biography
Rebecca Ide is the pen name of Devin Madson, the Aurealis Award-winning author of In Shadows We Fall, as well as The Reborn series and The Shattered Kingdom series. Having given up on reality she is now a dual-wielding rogue with a lot of points sunk into stealth and lock picking skills.
Number of Pages: 464
Dimensions: 1.2 x 8.3 x 5.4 IN
Publication Date: April 15, 2025
