Blood Grace Series by Vela Roth

An ancient feud. A forbidden love. A bargain with the darkest magic...Lady Maerea has lost everything to her forefathers' feud, and now it falls to her to stop the bloodshed. When the enemy storms the castle gates, he makes promises, not demands. Lord Alcaeus tempts her in ways she never imagined, but surrender would be the ultimate betrayal of her family.Alcaeus doesn't care about winning the war, but he would do everything to win Maerea's heart... moreAn ancient feud. A forbidden love. A bargain with the darkest magic...Lady Maerea has lost everything to her forefathers' feud, and now it falls to her to stop the bloodshed. When the enemy storms the castle gates, he makes promises, not demands. Lord Alcaeus tempts her in ways she never imagined, but surrender would be the ultimate betrayal of her family.Alcaeus doesn't care about winning the war, but he would do everything to win Maerea's heart. He secures her hand in a marriage alliance that could lead to a lifetime of passion. But her brother's retribution is swift. Alcaeus's only hope is to become humans' worst fear: a Hesperine, a fanged immortal with a taste for blood.Will his new power save Maerea - and can she love the monster he's become?This steamy fated mates romance with an HEA is a standalone novel and prequel to the epic Blood Grace series. less

One human. One immortal. Will their alliance save the kingdom, or will their forbidden love be a death sentence?When Cassia seeks out a Hesperine, he could end her mortal life in a heartbeat. But she has no fear of his magic or his fangs. She knows the real monster is the human king, her father. If he finds out she’s bargaining with his enemy, he’ll send her to the executioner.As a Hesperine diplomat, Lio must negotiate with mortals who hate him... moreOne human. One immortal. Will their alliance save the kingdom, or will their forbidden love be a death sentence?When Cassia seeks out a Hesperine, he could end her mortal life in a heartbeat. But she has no fear of his magic or his fangs. She knows the real monster is the human king, her father. If he finds out she’s bargaining with his enemy, he’ll send her to the executioner.As a Hesperine diplomat, Lio must negotiate with mortals who hate him. Cassia is different, but politics aren't why she captivates the gentle immortal. He wants more than her blood, and if he can’t resist the temptation, he’ll provoke the war he's trying to prevent.Blood and Ash fans will love this slow-burn, steamy romance with classic fantasy worldbuilding. Follow fated mates Cassia and Lio through their epic love story for a guaranteed series HEA.New edition featuring a fantasy world map, glossary of lore and characters, enhanced opening chapter, and all-new cover artwork less

If they reunite, a magical war could tear the kingdom apart…Lio is an immortal Hesperine, but he’s out of time. His Craving for Cassia’s blood is killing him, while an ancient spell and deadly politics keep them apart. His dangerous plan could save them both - or leave the Hesperines defenseless against their mortal enemies.Cassia is the Hesperines’ secret protector in the human court, sabotaging the king’s every move... moreIf they reunite, a magical war could tear the kingdom apart…Lio is an immortal Hesperine, but he’s out of time. His Craving for Cassia’s blood is killing him, while an ancient spell and deadly politics keep them apart. His dangerous plan could save them both - or leave the Hesperines defenseless against their mortal enemies.Cassia is the Hesperines’ secret protector in the human court, sabotaging the king’s every move. But her tyrant father will stop at nothing to make war on the immortals, no matter the cost to his subjects. It’s time for her to come out of the shadows, even if it means sacrificing herself.Steamy romance meets classic fantasy worldbuilding in Blood Grace. Follow fated mates Lio and Cassia through their epic story of forbidden love for a guaranteed series HEA.New edition featuring a fantasy world map, glossary of lore and characters, enhanced opening chapter, and all-new cover artwork less

Their love could last for all time - unless the king’s assassins cut her life short…Cassia has reunited with her beloved Lio in the land of eternal night. She longs to become an immortal Hesperine like him so they can stay together forever. But she’s torn between their happiness and her duty to the kingdom her human father rules. To free herself from the king, she must convince his ambassadors to ally with the Hesperines, despite centuries of conflict... moreTheir love could last for all time - unless the king’s assassins cut her life short…Cassia has reunited with her beloved Lio in the land of eternal night. She longs to become an immortal Hesperine like him so they can stay together forever. But she’s torn between their happiness and her duty to the kingdom her human father rules. To free herself from the king, she must convince his ambassadors to ally with the Hesperines, despite centuries of conflict.Lio will die if Cassia leaves him, but he won’t force her to stay by revealing their blood bond. While they negotiate for peace in public, he tempts her in private with the promise of everlasting passion. But their future may end before it begins when enemies within the embassy threaten her with a lethal spell.Steamy romance meets classic fantasy worldbuilding in Blood Grace. Follow fated mates Lio and Cassia through their epic story of forbidden love for a guaranteed series HEA.Blood Sanctuary Parts One and Two were previously published as one ebook. New edition featuring a fantasy world map, glossary of lore and characters, enhanced opening chapter, and all-new cover artwork less

When an ancient evil rises, can they save the peace talks and their love?Lio and Cassia spend their nights in each other’s arms, but sit on opposite sides of the negotiation table. Their clandestine partnership has brought his immortal kin and her fellow humans close to a treaty after generations of violence. Lives hang in the balance. Failure means war. Peace would bring the future they hope for, when their love will no longer be forbidden... moreWhen an ancient evil rises, can they save the peace talks and their love?Lio and Cassia spend their nights in each other’s arms, but sit on opposite sides of the negotiation table. Their clandestine partnership has brought his immortal kin and her fellow humans close to a treaty after generations of violence. Lives hang in the balance. Failure means war. Peace would bring the future they hope for, when their love will no longer be forbidden.Just when success is within reach, they realize their plan has played into the enemy’s hands. A threat lurks within the delegation, an old nemesis with magic unlike any they have ever faced. Together, are they strong enough to stop the destruction of everything they love?Steamy romance meets classic fantasy worldbuilding in Blood Grace, now in a new edition with a map and glossary. Follow fated mates Lio and Cassia through their epic love story for a guaranteed series HEA.Blood Sanctuary Parts One and Two were previously published as one ebook. less

She wants his love for eternity. But the mortals want her back–if they don't kill her first. Cassia has finally reunited with her immortal lover Lio in the land of eternal night. She wants to stay with him. Forever. But as long as the threat of persecution hangs over his people, the Hesperines, she cannot abandon her political position in the mortal world. She and Lio must convince the human embassy to overcome centuries of fear and hatred and form an alliance with the Hesperines... moreShe wants his love for eternity. But the mortals want her back–if they don't kill her first. Cassia has finally reunited with her immortal lover Lio in the land of eternal night. She wants to stay with him. Forever. But as long as the threat of persecution hangs over his people, the Hesperines, she cannot abandon her political position in the mortal world. She and Lio must convince the human embassy to overcome centuries of fear and hatred and form an alliance with the Hesperines.Lio is determined to free Cassia from the humans and persuade her to remain at his side for all time. But he won't force her to choose by admitting he'll die without her blood. As the risks she takes for the Hesperines put her in ever greater danger, he must push his magic to new limits to protect her. As politics threaten to drive them apart once and for all, he must decide: will he reveal the truth and fight for their love, or will he lay down his life for peace?It's only a matter of time before conspirators within the embassy will sabotage the negotiations. A threat is rising unlike any the Hesperines have ever faced. Lio and Cassia cannot afford to lose a single ally. Above all, they cannot afford to lose each other.Blood Sanctuary is the pivotal third novel in the Blood Grace series. This thrilling continuation explores magical lands and vampire lore on a grand scale, as fated mates Lio and Cassia discover new depths of their bond. Fans of the romance and fantasy genres won't be able to put down this steamy paranormal romance set in an epic fantasy world.Read Blood Sanctuary today and continue Lio and Cassia's epic love story! less

She's ready for her eternal future with him. But the past won't let them go…The night Cassia has fought for is here. At last, she'll drink Lio’s blood and join him as an immortal Hesperine, fulfilling their Grace bond. But then an unexpected guest returns to Orthros with a revelation about the past she never imagined. Secrets lay hidden in the illustrious Empire, where she must travel with Lio to find the truth.Lio has risked everything for his Grace before, and he'll do it again... moreShe's ready for her eternal future with him. But the past won't let them go…The night Cassia has fought for is here. At last, she'll drink Lio’s blood and join him as an immortal Hesperine, fulfilling their Grace bond. But then an unexpected guest returns to Orthros with a revelation about the past she never imagined. Secrets lay hidden in the illustrious Empire, where she must travel with Lio to find the truth.Lio has risked everything for his Grace before, and he'll do it again. He'll stand between Cassia and the politics pulling her back toward the human world. He'll push his magic to new limits to keep her safe. Even if it destroys his life's work as a diplomat - or Cassia's trust in him.Steamy romance meets classic fantasy worldbuilding in Blood Grace. Follow fated mates Lio and Cassia through their epic love story for a guaranteed series HEA. less

An ancient magic will put their love to the ultimate test.When Lio brought Cassia to the land of their allies, he believed nothing would threaten her or their fated Grace bond. But a nameless enemy has ensnared her in a conspiracy reaching as high as the Imperial Court... moreAn ancient magic will put their love to the ultimate test.When Lio brought Cassia to the land of their allies, he believed nothing would threaten her or their fated Grace bond. But a nameless enemy has ensnared her in a conspiracy reaching as high as the Imperial Court. With the Empress out for Cassia's blood, will Lio abandon his path as a diplomat and unleash his fangs?Although Cassia is now a fugitive, she can't flee to safety until they uncover the secret that could change the fate of two continents. Their path leads into a treacherous desert where long-forgotten magic threatens to tear her apart from Lio forever. Can she find the hidden power within herself to survive?Steamy romance meets classic fantasy worldbuilding in Blood Grace. Follow fated mates Lio and Cassia through their epic love story for a guaranteed series HEA. less

Can she claim her magic and her fangs?Ancient magic is sleeping inside Cassia. Wielding it is her birthright, but her bloodright is to become an immortal Hesperine like Lio, her Grace. Until she masters her dormant magic, it’s too dangerous for him to transform her. To claim both her legacies, she must return to the land that holds the secrets of her power: the mortal kingdom where she was once powerless.Lio is ready to protect her with diplomacy, spells, or even his fists... moreCan she claim her magic and her fangs?Ancient magic is sleeping inside Cassia. Wielding it is her birthright, but her bloodright is to become an immortal Hesperine like Lio, her Grace. Until she masters her dormant magic, it’s too dangerous for him to transform her. To claim both her legacies, she must return to the land that holds the secrets of her power: the mortal kingdom where she was once powerless.Lio is ready to protect her with diplomacy, spells, or even his fists. He knows he’ll need them against the lord who is still betrothed to her under human law. Most dangerous of all, the necromancer known as the Collector lies in wait, planning to use Cassia for his mysterious ends.When the moment of Cassia’s transformation arrives, there will be no turning back. Can the Gift of eternal life from Lio’s blood save her from the necromancer, master of death? less