{"product_id":"bride-of-brutal-hearts-9781990551147","title":"Bride of Brutal Hearts","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eTwo vicious kings. One reluctant bride. Their magic should have destroyed me.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstead, it made them \u003cem\u003emine\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen my sister's name is called for the vampires' harvest, I step forward. It's a death sentence, but she has a family, a future. All I have is a dusty bookshop, an ailing body, and a fate that always ends in fangs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the only volunteer, I'm chosen as the newest Mortal Bride-a living sacrifice to their two wicked kings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Conqueror, ruthless and imposing, his icy demeanor concealing his fiery intensity.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Butcher, charming and capricious, his divine beauty disguising his cruel impulses.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe kings intend to drain my lifeforce to fuel the spell securing their reign. But when the ceremony goes awry, we're all ensnared in an overwhelming bond... one not even death can break.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Conqueror and the Butcher now hunger for more than my blood. They want all of me, forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI should resist them. I should \u003cem\u003ehate \u003c\/em\u003ethem. They are the monsters who devour my people.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut no matter how brutal their hearts, I need them just as fiercely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBride of Brutal Hearts\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a dark fantasy villain romance and the first book in the\u003cem\u003e Bloodborne Court \u003c\/em\u003eseries. It features a slow burn romance between two morally black vampires and their bookworm bride. This book contains dark elements, graphic violence, and themes some may find disturbing. Readers can find more information in the Author's Note and a detailed list on the author's website.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease note that \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBride of Brutal Hearts\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eis the first book in a planned quartet and some storylines will remain unresolved until the finale. While the series will end with a happily-ever-after, there will be plenty of trauma and death beforehand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis hardcover edition features a dust jacket, illustrated case, two-page map, and character art at the start of every chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eStevens, Kate:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - USA Today Bestselling Author Kate Stevens has been devouring romance novels and absorbing every detail since she was far too young to be reading them. With a passion for sci-fi and fantasy, she loves nothing more than a captivating villain, a touch of angst, and endless groveling. She lives in Toronto, Canada, with her cute-but-demanding pets and a hoard of books.She's the author of Bloodborne Court, a dark fantasy romance series. Prior to that, she published sci-fi romances including Archlord of Exile and the Bride to an Alien Prince series. Her work was featured in the Claimed Among the Stars anthology, which hit #42 on the USA Today Bestseller List in 2022.","brand":"3am Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51346440061202,"sku":"9781990551147","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_6fe425ce-9f09-4d0e-90ce-d1a571f1e084.jpg?v=1750163710","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/bride-of-brutal-hearts-9781990551147","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}