The prison is breaking. The vampire houses are turning on one another. And something ancient is building an army from the dead.
Raven Velacroix survived the blood marriage that bound her to Lucien Morvayne, uncovered the truth behind the vampire bloodlines and helped force the monstrous Hadeon back beneath his prison.
But Hadeon was never truly defeated.
Across the land, the black feathers that escaped his prison are taking root in the living and the dead, twisting bodies into horrifying creatures known as the Graften. As entire settlements fall silent, the fractured vampire houses turn against one another, and the remnants of the Council fight desperately to reclaim control.
Then Fracture arrives.
Cold, ruthless and terrifyingly disciplined, Hadeon’s ancient commander has one purpose: restore the army that once belonged to the Noctari and reclaim the bloodlines created to serve them.
Including Lucien.
As forgotten military roads awaken beneath centuries-old battlefields, Raven discovers the terrifying truth behind the growing conflict. Every battle between the vampire houses feeds the prison beneath them.
The war itself is the ritual.
With enemies closing in and Lucien’s own shadow beginning to remember the purpose it was originally created to serve, Raven must unite vampires, hunters, exiles and forgotten bloodlines before the last barriers protecting their world collapse.
But victory may demand more than blood.
It may require Raven and Lucien to decide whether the bond that began as a prison can finally become something chosen.
They were created to obey. Now they will go to war for the right to choose.
Perfect for readers of Carissa Broadbent’s Crowns of Nyaxia, Scarlett St. Clair’s King of Battle and Blood, and fans of dark fantasy romance packed with vampires, dangerous blood magic, brutal warfare and fiercely chosen love.
Dark romance, brutal battles, ancient blood magic and vampire horror collide in The Bloodied Rose – War, the explosive second book in The Bloodied Rose series.
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Laurie Bowler is an accomplished author known for her vivid storytelling and immersive worlds. With a passion for writing that began in her childhood, Laurie has captivated readers with her unique narratives and compelling characters.
Inspired by all the remarkable fantasy stories around her, Laurie regularly reads and writes to explore her creative side. In her writing, she enjoys crafting each story to draw her audience in.
