Mistress of Death is a mix of fantasy and adventure with lots of romance thrown in. It follows Gabriel Mercer, a young woman raised in the shadow of the most famous assassin the city has ever seen, coming into her own and creating a life for herself. Of course, the life she dreams about changes as events unfold and Matthew Smith, a handsome police officer, makes an appearance.
There's love, death, and revenge; lots of sexual tension and only a little bit of blood.
Love. Death. Revenge.
Gabriel Mercer knows everything can be had for the right price. Raised in the shadow of the most famous assassin the city has ever known, she wants nothing more than to make a name for herself. Taking a solo contract from an up and coming politician seems like the easiest way to make it happen. But the contract comes with strings and soon Gabriel finds herself tangled in a web she won't be able to escape on her own.
Matthew Smith, a police officer rising in the ranks with a spotless record, discovers Gabriel at her lowest point; wounded and stranded on the wrong side of the river. He's drawn to her, unable to get past the uneasy feeling of familiarity, and saves her life against his better judgment.
As the web tightens Gabriel turns to Matthew for help. Their simple bargain, a life for a life, becomes harder to keep as their attraction grows. Soon Matthew realizes he won't be able to uphold his end of the deal. He isn't going to be able to let her go.
When the city begins to burn Gabriel will have to decide if she'll risk everything she's gained for a chance at revenge. Even if it means her future going up in smoke.
If you enjoy enemies-to-lovers romance with a hint of Romeo and Juliet, Mistress of Death might be your next favorite book!
A quiet moment between two of my favorite characters. If you haven't read the book, no worries! There aren't any spoilers. This was just a little bit the didn't make it into the final draft due to pacing. I still love it though so I'm excited to share!
“You should watch yourself around those Right Bank boys. I think you just about scared the life out of Matthew.” St. Patrick grinned down at Vivian, running fingers through her curls. She lay across his lap, stretched out on the chaise in her private sitting room.
Vivian laughed, reaching up to tap his chin. “You wouldn’t like me half as much then.”
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*giveaway ends Thursday April 1, 2021