Blood and Betrayal: A Jasper Blackwood Mystery - A Cozy Mystery, Dark Fantasy Romance
Will Jasper's heart lead her to Lord Ambrose Blackwood or Bastian Bloodthron?
Are you ready for a heart-pounding adventure into the world of vampires, witches, and love triangles? Then join Jasper Bloodstone, the celebrated anthropologist, and occult specialist, in her latest thrilling adventure, "Blood and Betrayal" - the 2nd novel in the Jasper Bloodstone Mystery Series by R.J. Houston!
After solving the serial killer case with the help of her childhood friend, the handsome detective Daniel Smoothers, and the debonair vampire Bastian
Bloodthron, Jasper thought she could finally rest easy. But fate had other plans for her when the malevolent Baron Malachi Svartved, a former 13th century witch hunter general, appeared on the scene.
Malachi is the sworn enemy of both the vampire nobleman Lord Ambrose Blackwood, who bit Jasper and Bastian, and Lilithia, the Blood Queen - a love interest of both men. Lilithia was once a slave to Malachi and related to Blackwood in some way. Malachi and Blackwood have been battling for centuries over a missing amulet that gives power over the supernatural world called the Amulet of Unity.
As Jasper is pulled deeper into the web of intrigue and betrayal, she must decide who she can trust and where her heart truly lies. With twists and turns at every corner, "Blood and Betrayal" will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.
Why You'll Love This Book:
A strong and dynamic African American protagonist
A thrilling and seductive mix of mystery, romance, and dark fantasy
LGBTQ+ representation and size positivity
A diverse cast of characters
A unique and fascinating take on the vampire and witch genres
Perfect for readers who enjoy BWWM and Black Woman White Men romance books
An engaging and unpredictable whodunit that will keep you guessing until the end!