Love, Death & Lanterns

A second chance at love, or will his need for revenge steal away their one chance at happiness? The latest story in the bestselling Lotus Palace Mystery series.

Three years ago, Pearl and Lu Xian were forced together by tragedy and formed an unexpected bond. After they were abruptly torn apart, Pearl returned to her life as a courtesan and was left wondering what could have been.

Once a promising scholar, Lu Xian threw away his future to avenge his fathers murder. After being in exile, Lu Xian has returned to the capital to finish what he started.

While Pearl is the best thing that happened to Liu Xian, hes the worst thing that has ever happened to her. Can two survivors afraid of holding on too tight find a way to believe in on another? Or are the wounds of the past too deep to heal?

Ciick now for a tale of long-held desire, revenge, and redemption set in the glittering pleasure quarter of the Tang Dynasty!