When The Night Binds
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In a world where blood is currency and power is eternal, one girl may hold the key to freedom.
When Seraphine Calder is dragged to the infamous Bleeding Market to be auctioned as a blood servant, she defies the vampires bidding for her life. But her defiance only makes her more desirable-to two of the most powerful vampires in the realm. In a fierce bidding war, the enigmatic Lord Dorian Veyrith wins her for a staggering twenty thousand crowns, binding Seraphine to his ancient, secret-laden household.
At Veyrith Keep, Seraphine finds herself navigating a perilous web of politics, power, and deadly secrets. Her rare blood triggers strange powers and raises dangerous questions about her father's past-a man she learns was part of a covert organization studying vampire weaknesses. As Seraphine's connection to Dorian deepens, so does her suspicion. Especially when the ruthless Thorn Queen, Vivienne Blackthorn, reemerges with chilling truths and an irresistible offer of protection.
Caught between two powerful factions-one fighting for reform, the other clinging to control-Seraphine discovers her blood might be the key to breaking the magical bonds enslaving generations of blood servants. With a revolution brewing and her own life at risk, she must choose between love and liberation, survival and sacrifice.
Rich with gothic intrigue, dark romance, and high-stakes rebellion, The Thorn Bargain is a gripping fantasy debut about power, choice, and what it means to be truly free.
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Of Ruin And Ravenous Things ✓
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