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A Bargain So Bloody: A Dark Fantasy Romance (Kingdom of Dark Magic Book 1)
Vasilisa Drake
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A Game of Love and Betrayal: a Vampire Enemies to Lovers Fantasy Romance (The Choosing Chronicles Book 1)
by Elayna R. Gallea
Published Mar 7, 2024
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About this book
Brynleigh, a vampire seeking vengeance, has spent years preparing for one singular moment: the death of the fae who orphaned her. When Ryker Waterborn, the son of the Fae Representative, announces a search for a wife, Brynleigh sees her opening. Her strategy is calculated and cold—seduce Ryker, secure his hand in marriage, and execute her lethal retribution on their wedding night.
However, the path to vengeance is obstructed by the Choosing, a high-stakes competition where two dozen suitors vie for Ryker’s affection. To complicate matters further, the selection process is entirely blind, forcing contestants to navigate the challenge without seeing their counterparts until the final union. As Brynleigh infiltrates the competition, she must contend with ruthless rivals and the unpredictable nature of the selection itself.
The dynamic between Brynleigh and Ryker crackles with the tension of hidden agendas and dangerous proximity. While she is driven by a thirst for blood and justice, the competition threatens to blur the lines between her mission and reality. In a world where love is a weapon and betrayal is the ultimate gamble, Brynleigh must determine if she can commit the perfect crime before she loses her heart to the very man she intends to destroy.
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What readers are saying
KatReality Dating Show, but Add Fae and Vampires!
"If fantasy and reality television dating games had a baby, it would grow up to be this book. Our FMC is a vampire bent on revenge for a crime she believes our MMC committed, and the perfect opportunity presents itself in the Choosing - a marriage competition where couples get to know each other without seeing each other. The whole competition is a huge event in their world, an event that's broadcast for everyone to see. She's a vampire and her plan? Win Ryker's hand in marriage, kill him on their wedding night. He's a prominent water fae, his plan? Find someone he can hopefully grow feelings for, because he really didn't want to get married like this and doesn't want to be there. That said, I think his gift to her when they finally meet face to face is the one of my favorite that I have read. (And I read * a lot* of romantasy.) You watch them fall for each other, despite her never planning to catch feelings, and watch our FMC wrestle with whether she wants revenge or love more. Ultimately, her plan fails and the book ends on a heartbreaking cliffhanger. I was so grateful to finish this the night before book two came out, so no waiting for me! I loved this book and author, her books have long since become an insta-buy from me. This series is what I picked up after finishing her Binding Chronicles series, which are set in the same lands. The Choosing Chronicles are set 1,000 years after the end of the BC, so if you have read that series there are easter eggs. You can read this series without the other, the world lore is still explained just fine. This was a good start to a set of interconnected duologies, of which there will be three separate duets featuring different pairings. For spice, this one gets a solid 🌶️🌶️ ["
March 20, 2026 Verified Purchase
EclipsedreaderA slow burn with a twisty ending
"I am not a reader that enjoys slow burn books very often or a reader that can read a book with little spice but I enjoyed this book. Brynleigh and Ryker have a beautiful love story but underneath the love is another story of grief and betrayal. As the story continues, it’s hard to believe Brynleigh will follow through with her plan. And then the end…..I was not expecting that. I was not expecting wanting to read the second book but I will be reading the second book now!! Can’t wait to see what happens!!! ["
June 14, 2025 Verified Purchase
Museit was pretty good for what it was
"Pretty entertaining read. Very simple but the premise of the story was fairly interesting - romantasy meets love is blind or whatever. That being said, this book could have done with some editing. The author was a bit repetitive at times, especially when it came to Brynleighs emotions. Like girl, I get it, you’re struggling, but you keep repeating the same things and no one is falling for it. Also she makes some poor decisions because i’m not sure how she thought her final plot would go with her maker. All that being said it was an entertaining little read and I will read the next one. ["
July 1, 2024 Verified Purchase
AshleyA Game of Love and Betrayal
"A crafty tale spun in deceit, love, revenge, lust, and so much more! The story draws you in from that start and it’s easy to get lost in the world and characters. Brynleigh was an interesting character. She was a determined, focused, independent character who sought justice and revenge. It was easy to understand and like her character. Her journey was full of ups and downs but she was made whole because of it. Ryker, oh what a sweet man. He seriously was pretty darn perfectly swoon-worthy. He was attentive, protective, caring, and sweet. The tension between them was undeniable and their relationship, well… Their relationship was an emotionally rollercoaster and I can’t wait to see where things go. Some tropes to enjoy: - enemies to lovers - Vampire/Fae - Stabby FMC - Sweet protective MMC - He falls first - Blind bride competition - Hate/love ["
March 8, 2024 Verified Purchase
