Blood Mercy (Blood Grace Book 1)
by Vela Roth
One determined human. One honorable immortal. Can their secret alliance save their world, or will their forbidden love be a death sentence?
Cassia’s life is a secret war for survival. Her father's brutal reign over the mortal kingdom of Tenebra has cost her everything but her life, and she will do anything for her next breath. She cannot trust anyone. She cannot afford a single mistake. Because she knows outmaneuvering the king is even more dangerous than submitting to his will.
Lio has devoted his life to peace. He is an immortal Hesperine who thrives on living blood, not a human who slaughters to survive. As a diplomat in the Hesperine embassy to Tenebra, he seeks to restore the ancient truce that once protected his nocturnal people from the sun-worshiping mortals. But the Tenebrans’ hatred runs deep, and he fears any agreement with their warrior king will come at a dreadful cost.
Cassia is not afraid of Hesperines. In defiance of the monster on the throne, she will form a covert alliance with Lio. She never expects alliance to grow into genuine trust, then dangerous passion. If they combine her political strategies and his powerful sorcery, can they prevent war between humans and Hesperines? If they dare to take the greatest risk of all—love—will they survive the king's deadliest plot yet?
Blood Grace Book I is a paranormal vampire romance full of epic fantasy lore, featuring both worldbuilding and pleasure building. Legends will tell of ancient queens, and a rebellious human will enjoy explicit, consensual intimacy with a fanged heretic. Bring an enthusiasm for complicated names, political intrigue, and love bites.
Cassia’s life is a secret war for survival. Her father's brutal reign over the mortal kingdom of Tenebra has cost her everything but her life, and she will do anything for her next breath. She cannot trust anyone. She cannot afford a single mistake. Because she knows outmaneuvering the king is even more dangerous than submitting to his will.
Lio has devoted his life to peace. He is an immortal Hesperine who thrives on living blood, not a human who slaughters to survive. As a diplomat in the Hesperine embassy to Tenebra, he seeks to restore the ancient truce that once protected his nocturnal people from the sun-worshiping mortals. But the Tenebrans’ hatred runs deep, and he fears any agreement with their warrior king will come at a dreadful cost.
Cassia is not afraid of Hesperines. In defiance of the monster on the throne, she will form a covert alliance with Lio. She never expects alliance to grow into genuine trust, then dangerous passion. If they combine her political strategies and his powerful sorcery, can they prevent war between humans and Hesperines? If they dare to take the greatest risk of all—love—will they survive the king's deadliest plot yet?
Blood Grace Book I is a paranormal vampire romance full of epic fantasy lore, featuring both worldbuilding and pleasure building. Legends will tell of ancient queens, and a rebellious human will enjoy explicit, consensual intimacy with a fanged heretic. Bring an enthusiasm for complicated names, political intrigue, and love bites.