Lydia Gregovic

GORGEOUSLY EVOCATIVE AVA REIDROMANTIC, CLEVER, DEEPLY EMOTIONAL ALLISON SAFTHAUNTING AND TENDER KYLIE LEE BAKERThe darkest secrets lie closest to home . . . An untpownable gothic historical fantasy romance, set in an Regency-inspired world and inspired by Jane Austens Sense and Sensibility. Merrick Darlings life is better than most. As the daughter of a powerful lord, she wants for nothing - yet she will never inherit her familys Manor. Her only options are a smart marriage, or to live at the kindness of her practical and regimented elder sister, Essie. Until the day her father dies in mysterious circumstances, and Merrick is torn from her glamorous New London society life to Norland House, her familys mist-shrouded ancestral home. But the Manor has changed while Merrick has been away. Once strong and capable, Essie is withdrawn and frightened, and with good reason. The borders - their main defence against the toxic mist that has claimed much of their nation, and the deadly monsters that lurk within - have been failing for unknown reasons. When Essie goes missing, its clear that Merrick needs help. But who can she trust when everyone seems to be scheming, and all she holds true feels like its slipping out of her grasp?TROPESRegency Gothic Sisterhood Romance READERS LOVE THE MONSTROUS KINDThis book was a fascinating read Everything I was looking for in a romantasyEvery twist and turn and betrayal had me reeling!A perfect fit for readers who adore gothic, atmospheric monster storiesGregovics world-building is decadent and nightmarish

Love will be tested in this high-stakes, spellbinding sequel to the instant New York Times bestseller The Weaver Bridethe perfect read for fans of The Rose Bargain and Thorn Season.The gorgeous first edition of The False Vow will feature stunning, stenciled edges and printed endpapers!Lovett Tamerlane is engaged.A silkwitch whose magic can only be harnessed through marriage to a Weaver, Lovett was facing life in the cloisters when Eliot Lear offered the deal of a lifetime: an invitation to the Vainglory to compete for wealthy Weaver heir Noe Alaires hand in marriage, in exchange for her solving his sisters murder.While they both got what they wanted, the competition was full of surprises. Lovett never expected to fall in love . . . and Eliot never anticipated that shed betray him.Now Lovett has one goal: to take down Bastian Alaire and end his corrupt Weaver reign at any cost. But though the Vainglory may be over, danger still lurks at Fortblanche. And when Bastian presents Lovett with one last challengesolve a murder that occurred within his walls, before the day of her weddingshe realizes the tests arent over. To pass this one, shell have to partner with the only person she hates more than her father-in-law to-be: his son, Noe.But as Lovett will learn . . . sometimes love and hate are two sides of the same coin.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A sweeping fantasy about a witch who must navigate a ruthless marriage competitionand try not to fall in love along the way. Part twisting mystery, part thrilling romance, The Weaver Bride is an unputdownable romantasy steeped in a lush magical world.Lovett Tamerlane is a silkwitch. Like all girls of her kind, she holds a rare magica magic that can be harnessed only through marriage to a Weaver. But finding a Weaver husband requires status, refinement, and money, all of which Lovett sadly lacks. Her one secret ability, to open any door, is her saving grace. Hidden in plain sight, Lovett spends her days using her gift to steal from wealthy families and her nights avoiding the fate imposed on all unwed silkwitches: a life confined to the cloisters.But opening doors can be dangerous, and when Lovett steals from the wrong person, she finds herself face to face with Eliot Lear, the notorious son of a prominent Weaver. It turns out Eliots been watching Lovett. He knows shes a silkwitch, and he offers her a life-altering opportunity: entrance to the Vainglory, a competition with the ultimate prizemarriage to Noe Alaire, heir to generations of Weaver wealth. The catch? Last year, the Vainglory ended in tragedy. The winner died. And the winner was Eliots sister.The arrangement is simple: If Lovett solves the mystery of Ophelia Lears death and unmasks her killer, Eliot will ensure she has her pick of Weaver suitors, regardless of who wins the competition. Yet unraveling Ophelias murder proves far more complicated than either of them anticipated. And Lovett should know better than to take a Weaver at his word.After all . . . what is love without betrayal?

A National bestseller!A gorgeously evocative gothic fantasy. Ava Reid, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in DrowningA lush haunting romantasy from the New York Times bestselling author of The Weaver Bride, perfect for fans of House of Salt and Sorrows and Anatomy: A Love Story. In Regency-era England, two sisters fight to hold on to their manor while deadly monsters prowl along its perimeters.Merrick Darlings life as daughter of the Manor Lord of Sussex is better than most. Unlike the commoners, she is immune to the toxic fog that encroached on England generations earlier. She will never become a Phantomone of the monstrous creatures that stalk her provinces bordersand as long as the fires burn to hold them back, her safety is ensured. She wants for nothing, yet she will never inherit her familys Manor. She must marry smartly or live at the kindness of her elder sister, Essie.Everything is turned on its head, though, when Merricks father dies suddenly. Torn from her New London society life of ball gowns and parties, Merrick must travel back to her childhood home, the Darling estate of Norland House, and what she finds there is bewildering. Once strong and capable, Essie is withdrawn and frightenedand with good cause. A recent string of attacks along the provinces borders has turned their formerly bucolic countryside into a terrifying and unpredictable landscape. The fog is closing in and the fires arent holding, which makes Merrick and Essie vulnerable in more ways than one. Because the Phantoms are far from the only monsters in Merricks world, and the other eleven Manor Lords are always watching for weakness.Revealing her and her sisters current state to the rest of the Manors is out of the question, but when Essie goes missing, its clear that Merrick needs help. Only, who can she trust when everyone seems to be scheming, and when all she holds true feels like its slipping right out of her grasp?

Stunning SARAH HAWLEYI was completely under this books spell SASHA PEYTON SMITHGothic suspense meets modern romantasy EMILY J. TAYLORA sweeping romantic fantasy about a witch who must navigate a ruthless marriage competition -and try not to fall in love along the way. Lovett Tamerlane is a silkwitch, her rare magic harnessed only through marriage to a Weaver. But finding a Weaver husband requires status, refinement, and money, all of which Lovett lacks. Her only saving grace is her secret ability: to open any door.But when Lovett opens the wrong one, she finds herself face to face with Eliot Lear, the notorious son of a prominent Weaver. Eliot offers her a life-altering opportunity: entrance to the Vainglory, a competition with the ultimate prize - marriage to Noe Alaire, heir to generations of Weaver wealth.Last year, Eliots sister won the Vainglory - and died. Now Lovett must solve the mystery of her death. If she does, Eliot will ensure she has her pick of Weaver suitors, regardless of who wins the competition. Yet unraveling the murder proves far more complicated than either of them anticipated. And Lovett should know better than to take a Weaver at his word.After all . . . what is love without betrayal?Part twisting mystery, part thrilling romance, The Weaver Bride is an unputdownable romantasy steeped in a lush magical world.TROPESreluctant allies to lovers + =competition to marry the heir murder mystery political intrigue magical powers READERS LOVE THE WEAVER BRIDEA masterful blend of intricate storytelling, imaginative world-building, and a rather interesting magical system Theres intrigue, glamour, tragedy, and a murder mystery woven straight through the silk of the plot A unique and refreshing take on "competition for a prince" theme A marriage competition thats basically The Bachelor but make it dark fantasy Massive cliffhanger. Zero chill. Im emotionally whiplashed and I loved every second of it

Una novela de fantasía gótica que combina la atmósfera del romanticismo de Jane Austen con elementos sobrenaturales.La vida de Merrick Darling, hija del Señor de la Casa Darling de Sussex, es mejor que la de la mayoria. A diferencia de los plebeyos, es inmune a la niebla que cubrio Inglaterra generaciones atras. Nunca se convertira en un fantasma, una de las monstruosas criaturas que acechan en los limites de su provincia y, mientras las llamas sigan ardiendo para mantenerlas a raya, su seguridad esta asegurada. No le falta nada y, sin embargo, nunca heredara la mansion de su familia. Para garantizar su futuro, debe casarse de manera inteligente o depender de la generosidad de su hermana mayor, Essie.Sin embargo, todo cambia radicalmente cuando su padre muere de manera inesperada. Merrick debe regresar a casa y lo que encuentra en Norland House la deja desconcertada: antes fuerte y capaz, ahora Essie se muestra retraida y asustada, y con razon. Una serie de ataques a lo largo de las fronteras de su provincia han convertido el antaño idilico campo en un paisaje aterrador e impredecible. La niebla avanza y las llamas ya no logran contenerla, lo que hace que tanto Merrick como Essie sean vulnerables en mas de un sentido. Porque los fantasmas no son los unicos monstruos en su mundo, y los otros Señores de las Casas siempre estan atentos a cualquier signo de debilidad.Revelar su situacion y la de su hermana no es una opcion pero, cuando Essie desaparece, Merrick se encuentra en un callejon sin salida. ¿En quien puede confiar cuando todos parecen tener sus propios planes y todo lo que creia seguro se desmorona ante sus ojos?

Una novela de fantasía gótica que combina la atmósfera del romanticismo de Jane Austen con elementos sobrenaturales.La vida de Merrick Darling, hija del Señor de la Casa Darling de Sussex, es mejor que la de la mayoria. A diferencia de los plebeyos, es inmune a la niebla que cubrio Inglaterra generaciones atras. Nunca se convertira en un fantasma, una de las monstruosas criaturas que acechan en los limites de su provincia y, mientras las llamas sigan ardiendo para mantenerlas a raya, su seguridad esta asegurada. No le falta nada y, sin embargo, nunca heredara la mansion de su familia. Para garantizar su futuro, debe casarse de manera inteligente o depender de la generosidad de su hermana mayor, Essie.Sin embargo, todo cambia radicalmente cuando su padre muere de manera inesperada. Merrick debe regresar a casa y lo que encuentra en Norland House la deja desconcertada: antes fuerte y capaz, ahora Essie se muestra retraida y asustada, y con razon. Una serie de ataques a lo largo de las fronteras de su provincia han convertido el antaño idilico campo en un paisaje aterrador e impredecible. La niebla avanza y las llamas ya no logran contenerla, lo que hace que tanto Merrick como Essie sean vulnerables en mas de un sentido. Porque los fantasmas no son los unicos monstruos en su mundo, y los otros Señores de las Casas siempre estan atentos a cualquier signo de debilidad.Revelar su situacion y la de su hermana no es una opcion pero, cuando Essie desaparece, Merrick se encuentra en un callejon sin salida. ¿En quien puede confiar cuando todos parecen tener sus propios planes y todo lo que creia seguro se desmorona ante sus ojos?