When duty and rivalry clash, bonds of blood are forged.
In the splendorous yet treacherous realm of Ravenna, the Hill of Duty and Honor stands as the centerpiece of tradition and power. As the grandest festival of the year approaches—the annual Rite of Unity—the stakes are higher than ever. This year's event promises to be a spectacle of grandeur, celebrating the most revered ritual in the kingdom. Yet beneath the glittering surface, tensions simmer and secrets threaten to unravel.
Scarlett Dalton, the fierce and skilled royal enforcer with the power of persuasion, can bend minds and command wills, making her a formidable force in her role. Her ability to influence others is as much a weapon as it is a shield, allowing her to excel in her dangerous profession.
Nero Harlow, the enigmaticthe head of the kingdom's elite spies, wields the extraordinary and perilous power of the double signal—fire and ice. His abilities are both feared and revered, giving him control over the elements and making him an unparalleled force within Ravenna.
Scarlett and Nero are bound by a history of animosity and duty. Their relationship is a cauldron of sharp retorts and covert schemes, a rivalry that has only intensified over the years. Scarlett's resentment towards Nero, stemming from her father's mysterious death at the hands of the crown, and Nero's frustration with Scarlett's reckless defiance create a volatile mix.
Their latest mission—a high-stakes operation designed to secure the kingdom's borders—ends in disaster. Scarlett's disobedience to Nero's orders, driven by her belief in a different strategy, causes the mission to fail and endangers their position within the court. Their failure is a catalyst for the queen's intervention, and in her frustration, she decrees that Scarlett and Nero will be the next ceremonial couple for the Rite of Unity.
Forced to share their lives both personally and professionally , Scarlett and Nero must navigate their fractured relationship amidst the grand preparations for the festival. The Hill of Duty and Honor, the site of the ritual, holds ancient secrets and enigmatic power that may reshape their understanding of loyalty and tradition.
"Up That Hill: Bonds of Blood" is the first entry in a captivating fantasy saga, weaving together bantering banter, unresolved tensions, and political intrigue. As Scarlett and Nero are pushed to their limits, they must confront their pasts, face the truth behind the Hill of Duty and Honor, and uncover the real meaning of the Rite of Unity.
Can they transform their rivalry into an alliance that will save the kingdom, or will their deep-seated conflicts tear them—and the realm—apart?
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Up That Hill ( Book 1: Bonds of Blood)
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