‘A delectable read.’ —C.S. Pacat, New York Times bestselling author
A young lord, his future bride, and his former lover become unlikely allies to survive a deadly mystery in this spine-tingling historical fantasy of magic, murder, and steamy encounters.
Lord Nicholas Monterris is trapped. The only heir to a declining dukedom, Nic is destined for a marriage of convenience. What he doesn’t expect is for his bride to be Lady Leaf Serral, daughter of his father’s hated rival.
Tradition dictates the families are confined together while the marriage contract is crafted, which should be the worst part. Until Nic learns the Serrals’ head negotiator is master vowsmith Dashiell sa Vare—beautiful, perfect Dashiell sa Vare—an old flame he has neither forgiven nor forgotten. Nic’s only defense is false smiles and too much wine.
When a dead body turns up, tension within the castle thickens. The first death is brushed off as an unfortunate accident, but a second reveals something sinister is unfolding at Monterris Court. As accusations fly and long-buried secrets surface, Nic must work with his former lover and his future bride to uncover a devious mastermind before they claim another victim.
‘One part sweet and swoony romance, one part magic-infused mystery, and thoroughly enjoyable on all counts!’ —Maiga Doocy, author of Sorcery and Small Magics
Genre: Fantasy
A young lord, his future bride, and his former lover become unlikely allies to survive a deadly mystery in this spine-tingling historical fantasy of magic, murder, and steamy encounters.
Lord Nicholas Monterris is trapped. The only heir to a declining dukedom, Nic is destined for a marriage of convenience. What he doesn’t expect is for his bride to be Lady Leaf Serral, daughter of his father’s hated rival.
Tradition dictates the families are confined together while the marriage contract is crafted, which should be the worst part. Until Nic learns the Serrals’ head negotiator is master vowsmith Dashiell sa Vare—beautiful, perfect Dashiell sa Vare—an old flame he has neither forgiven nor forgotten. Nic’s only defense is false smiles and too much wine.
When a dead body turns up, tension within the castle thickens. The first death is brushed off as an unfortunate accident, but a second reveals something sinister is unfolding at Monterris Court. As accusations fly and long-buried secrets surface, Nic must work with his former lover and his future bride to uncover a devious mastermind before they claim another victim.
‘One part sweet and swoony romance, one part magic-infused mystery, and thoroughly enjoyable on all counts!’ —Maiga Doocy, author of Sorcery and Small Magics
Genre: Fantasy
Praise for this book
"The Gentleman and His Vowsmith grabbed me from the first page and kept me hooked with flawless spooky gothic vibes, wonderful characters, delightfully messy relationships, buried family secrets, and a compelling murder mystery. I loved it to the last page!" - Melissa Caruso
"An utterly charming read that feels as though someone took a magic wand to your game of Clue. The Gentleman and His Vowsmith is one part sweet and swoony romance, one part magic-infused mystery, and thoroughly enjoyable on all counts!" - Maiga Doocy
"A deliciously queer murder mystery romance with gleaming prose and an intriguing magic system." - Emma Sterner-Radley
"An utterly charming read that feels as though someone took a magic wand to your game of Clue. The Gentleman and His Vowsmith is one part sweet and swoony romance, one part magic-infused mystery, and thoroughly enjoyable on all counts!" - Maiga Doocy
"A deliciously queer murder mystery romance with gleaming prose and an intriguing magic system." - Emma Sterner-Radley
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