A Bargain So Bloody - Kingdom of Dark Magic by Vasilisa Drake Hardcover

Book Synopsis

For the first printing only! This hardcover features gorgeous sprayed edges while the special edition supply lasts.

A young woman confined in a magical prison must make a deal with the most dangerous prisoner inside if she hopes to escape in this first book in a spellbinding new vampire romantasy series perfect for fans of From Blood and Ash and Shield of Sparrows.

Imprisoned for a crime she didn't commit, Samara is bullied by guards and tormented by the screams of her fellow prisoners. She's resigned herself to enduring her fifteen-year term...until she learns the freedom she's been promised is nothing but a cruel lie.

Now Samara is faced with a brutal choice: die within the cold walls of Castle Greymere or do the unthinkable and escape. But no one leaves Greymere alive. So to break out, she'll need help from one of the undead.

Raphael is the worst kind of monster: a vampire with a thirst for blood--and the same breed that killed her mother. He's also unspeakably powerful, his supernatural strength tamed only by the enchanted cuffs forced on him. Most importantly, he is Samara's only chance at a life outside the prison walls.

The deal is simple: Samara unlocks his shackles, and Raphael helps her escape. But he never promised to let her go once they flee the castle...

This dangerously alluring fantasy romance is perfect for readers who love: a searing slow burn, morally gray heroes who fall first and hard, the touch her and die trope, the only one horse trope, and heroines who find their own strength.

Review Quotes

"Vampires, witches, and card-based magic, oh my! A Bargain So Bloody by Vasilisa Drake is a romantasy every vampire lover will want to sink their fangs into. Intriguing and bingeable, this is an attention-gripping must-read that should be on everyone's TBR."--Elayna R Gallea, bestselling author of Tethered

"With sharply-drawn characters and heart-pounding stakes, A Bargain So Bloody grabbed me from the first page and never let go!" --Sable Sorensen, internationally bestselling author of Dire Bound

"Your next obsession! Between Samara's quiet strength and Raphael's dangerous pull, the delicious tension in A Bargain So Bloody will have you gripping the edge of your seat until the very last page. This is the darkly romantic, deliciously slow burning fantasy romance you've been waiting for!"--Gretchen Powell Fox, bestselling author of Smoke and Scar

About the Author

Vasilisa Drake adores dragons, magic, and men who like to bite. She writes fantasy romance books with heroines that find their own strength and capture the hearts of morally gray men--just be warned, those cliffs are steep...but there's always a happy ending on the other side. She is based in New England and is constantly bouncing from city to city while she tries to find her home amidst overpriced rental apartments. She can be found staying up way too late reading, organizing her bookshelf over and over, and winning the imaginary arguments in her head at least thirty percent of the time. You can follow Vasilisa on TikTok and Instagram @VasilisaDrakeBooks.