
Content levels
Trigger warnings
Positive tags
Hero archetypes
Heroine archetypes
Protagonist archetypes
Tropes
Themes
Synopsis
As the line between past and present thins—so does Belle’s grip on reality. Queen Belle is ready to put her dead father, and the years of his abuse, In the ground and move forward with her new marriage to the vampire king, Alex. She is eager to rule their nation of vampires, witches, and humans together. But when someone steals dangerous supplies from the Apothecary, people fear that an illegal cursecaster may live among them. After Alex faces an assassination attempt and a mysterious injury only capable by black magic, Belle worries the cursecaster intends to kill her husband. She will do anything to keep him safe. Anything . Convinced that only she can save Alex, Belle seeks help from the mysterious Order of Spellcasters, a magical organization founded by her father to preserve the history of magic. Desperation to save Alex’s life fuels her, until Belle begins to question her own sanity. She must decide what deeds are worth preserving her husband’s life, and which ones will shatter their kingdom—and her mind.
Tags
Deathbringer and Desire: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This adult paranormal romance features assassination attempts, dark magic/cursecasting, childhood abuse trauma, and the heroine's deteriorating mental state. Expect steamy romantic content between the vampire king and his witch queen wife.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, steamy sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include child abuse, murder, and death of parent (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers who enjoy dark paranormal romance will be drawn to the desperate vampire queen trying to save her husband while questioning her own sanity.