Vela Roth

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. 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

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. 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.

This release date is a placeholder and will be moved earlier when the official launch day is announced. Her Grace is in danger - and her fangs are ready for battle. Cassia has risen from the ashes of her human life as a Hesperine with magic the world has never seen. The Gift of immortality from Lio seals their fated Grace bond and frees her from the ancient necromancer known as the Collector. But she won't leave everyone they love, Hesperines and humans alike, as pawns in his schemes. Lio fears their hard-won alliances only played into the necromancer's plots. With their warrior brothers Mak and Lyros, Lio and Cassia embark on a quest to uncover the conspiracy he's been brewing for centuries. Lio must duel the mage for his secrets on the most dangerous battlefield of all - the minds of the assassins who serve him. As the four Hesperines face off with the Collector's deadliest playing pieces, he's intent on punishing Lio for stealing Cassia from him. Can her new power protect her Grace from their enemy's revenge? Spicy romance meets classic fantasy worldbuilding in Blood Grace. Follow fated mates Lio and Cassia through their epic love story for a guaranteed series HEA.

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. 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?

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. 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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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. 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

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. 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

Their bargain will end with her dagger in his chest - unless she loses her heart first.Nora is the last heir of a long line of holy knights, but as a woman, she'll lose her family's castle if she doesn't marry by the Autumn Equinox. Her only hope of keeping her home and her freedom is to become a dame in her own right by slaying a fanged, immortal Hesperine.To trick the powerful creature into drinking poison from her veins, she promises him a tribute of her blood for three nights. But the alluring heretic will accept on only one condition. If Nora can't resist his seduction, she must let him transform her into one of his kind.Will she make her kill, or will she lose both her honor and her humanity?Blood Tribute is a steamy enemies-to-lovers romantasy with an HEA. This standalone novella is set in the epic world of the Best of #BookTok Amazon top 15 bestseller Blood Mercy.