“Lethal,” he purred. “I think I would walk barefoot over miles of thorns just to touch you.”

King Brey and Queen Ethel were once in love—until they became husband and wife.

While Brey was instantly infatuated upon meeting his betrothed, the arrangement made by her father was an unwelcome surprise for Ethel. Forced to surrender all she knew, Ethel did so reluctantly, and her torn heart broke her husband’s.

Now, the two live lazily in a palace too small for their bitter feelings and venomous words.

But their reign of indulgence has been costly, and they must finally put their union to good use by replenishing the wards that protect the realm.

To complete the deadly tasks awaiting them, they will need to cast their hatred aside and work together—or they could lose far more than a chance to salvage their bloodthirsty love.

A standalone fantasy romance with morally grey vampires, enemies-to-lovers, high heat, found family, monster-riddled quests, forced proximity, arranged marriage, and lots of banter.