Vows of Blood and Deception: A Dark Enemies To Lovers Fantasy Romance Novel

THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED SEQUEL TO THE VIRAL BOOKTOK ROMANTASY SENSATION

The award-winning BookTok phenomenon returns with even higher stakes, deeper betrayals, and an unforgettable slow-burn romance.

Perfect for fans of Fourth Wing, The Serpent and the Wings of Night, and Throne of Glass.

'Wealth and magic may keep your stomach full and your skin warm, but they do nothing for your heart.'

BOOKTOK IS OBSESSED:
"One of my new favourite romantasy series of all time. You need to read it!" — Laura Heath @EliteReading
"This series is going to surpass Fourth Wing." — Jess Wisecup @JessAfterDark
"The Hirathean Path series is a certifiable blast, romantasy done right. I loved book 2 as much as
book 1" — Amanda @Amandathebookworm

TROPES:
Enemies to Lovers
Broken Trust
Touch Her and Die
Bonded Dire Wolves
Found Family
Banter
Slow-Burn Romance
Political Intrigue
Gods and Goddesses
Secrets and Revelations

SHE GOT EVERYTHING SHE ASKED FOR. SO WHY DOES IT FEEL LIKE SHE'S LOST IT ALL?

Rose Kultavaris survived the Retterheld. She reclaimed her magic. Her title. Her place at court. But victory can be a hollow thing.

Her sister's decisions have left her life in turmoil and the crown which Prince Kyor chose over her remains firmly on his arrogant head, while the tension between them is enough to rip the sky apart.

The palace celebrates her as the gifted, yet behind gilded doors alliances shift, secrets surface, and the past refuses to stay buried. When the answers she needs lie beyond the city of Wrohelm, Rose is forced to leave its walls behind and chase the truth herself.

Old betrayals cut deeper than any blade, while new truths shatter everything she thought she knew. Rose is more alone than ever, and her power, now reclaimed, proves far more dangerous than anything else she has faced.

In a court built on lies and ambition, Rose must decide what she truly wants: vengeance, love, or something far more dangerous … freedom.

Vows of Blood and Deception is the unforgettable second instalment in the bestselling enemies-to-lovers romantasy series, featuring broken trust, impossible choices, bonded dire wolves, political intrigue, and the kind of slow-burn yearning that will make you scream.

This is a story of heartbreak, betrayal, and the kind of love that refuses to die.

PRAISE FOR VOWS OF BLOOD AND DECEPTION:
"I don't know how it's possible, but Book 2 is even better than Book 1."

"Aria Ashbrook is as good a romantasy writer as Sarah J. Maas. As good as Rebecca Yarros."

"One of the best series I've read this year."

"The funniest found family and banter I've read."

"One of my favourite FMCs of all time."

"God-tier."

Aria Ashbrook writes enthralling dark romantasy filled with dangerous trials, sisterhood, and an enemies-to-lovers romance that will make you scream.

Aria Ashbrook is the shared pen name of award-winning authors Heather G. Harris and Hannah Lynn. Together, they craft cruel romantasy worlds where danger lurks, destiny calls, and love (eventually) conquers all.

Between them, they’ve written dozens of novels, won multiple awards, and built fiercely loyal readerships across fantasy and romantic fiction. Web of Vows and Vengeance is the first book in their thrilling new fantasy romance series. You'll love it, but you won't be okay afterwards.

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I loved this book, but I am NOT okay - Eliza Raine, bestselling author of The Shadow Bound Queen series.

This book consumed me in a two-day, incapable-of-doing-anything-else binge. It made me laugh, it broke my heart, and it took me to heights of dizzy passion and heart-racing thrills. Move over, Fourth Wing and ACOTAR, 2026 is the year of Web of Vows and Vengeance! - Deborah Wilde, bestselling author of the Unlikeable Demon Hunter series.

This fantasy romance debut hooks you from the beginning and pulls you along for the ride. Deadly trials, and deadlier secrets, along with a tension-filled romance that kept me glued to the page! - Silas Reames, author of the Shifter Vengeance series.

Aria Ashbrook’s Vows of Blood and Deception, the highly anticipated sequel to Web of Vows and Vengeance, the story picks up the fractured pieces of Rose Kultavaris’s life right after her hard-won triumph. After surviving the brutal trials of the Retterheld, Rose has finally achieved what she set out to do. She has earned the blessing of Etta, the Goddess of Life, and in doing so, has managed to reclaim her family’s lost magic, her noble title, and her rightful place within the treacherous royal court. However, she quickly discovers that getting everything she asked for does not mean getting everything she wants. Her victory feels decidedly hollow. The divine gift bestowed by the Goddess is far more complicated than a simple restoration, and Rose’s life remains in absolute turmoil, exacerbated by the chaotic and frustrating decisions of her sister, Kay.

At the center of Rose’s emotional turmoil is Crown Prince Kyor. He is the man whose childhood lie originally stripped her family of their magic and condemned them to wither in the slums, yet he is also the man inextricably tethered to her soul. Kyor ultimately chose the crown over her, placing it firmly upon his arrogant head, yet he remains deeply obsessed with her. Every time their paths cross within the gilded halls of the High Hold, the tension between them is thick enough to ignite the very air. They are trapped in a vicious cycle of undeniable attraction and broken trust. Every time they manage to make a bit of progress and lower their emotional walls, new secrets or old resentments shatter their fragile truce. Kyor’s steadfast refusal to openly defy his tyrannical father, the King, alongside a mysterious blood-sworn oath that prevents him from revealing the whole truth to Rose, leaves her feeling isolated and betrayed all over again. He seems willing to burn the world down to keep her safe, yet he refuses to promise her the open, honest future she desperately craves.

Adding to the overwhelming pressure of her fractured romance and the suffocating political intrigue is the terrifying reality of Rose’s reclaimed power. The Goddess’s blessing awakened a volatile and dangerous ice magic within her, a force she barely understands and struggles to hide and control. Terrified that a slip of her emotions might cause her to inadvertently harm the few people she loves, Rose realizes she cannot stay within the deceptive walls of Wrohelm. The answers she desperately needs about her icy abilities do not lie in the kingdom's capital, but out in the wider, untamed world.

Driven by necessity, Rose decides to leave the political machinations of the court behind and embarks on a dangerous quest to locate the Issen, a reclusive group who might hold the knowledge she needs to master her unstable magic. This journey shifts the narrative from claustrophobic palace plotting to an expansive adventure, allowing the world-building of the Hirathean Path series to truly open up.

Fortunately, Rose does not have to face the wilderness alone. The heavy, dark atmosphere of the novel is brilliantly balanced by the inclusion of a fiercely loyal found family. Her steadfast companions, including the charmingly protective Benny, Ruben, and the enigmatic Caz, join her on the road. Their camaraderie provides moments of much-needed warmth, banter, and emotional grounding amidst the life-or-death stakes of their journey. To make matters even more entertaining, the group is accompanied by dire wolves, whose presence brings both fierce protection and unexpected moments of humor to the perilous trek.

As the group journeys further away from the capital, the ghosts of the past refuse to stay buried. Dark secrets and long-hidden truths begin to surface, threatening to upend everything Rose thought she knew about the kingdom and her own history. Whispers of past betrayals and rumors about a boy named William surviving his supposed fate in secret add layers of mystery to the overarching plot. Rose is forced to realize that the gods have their own manipulative agendas, and mortals are merely pieces on their divine chessboard. The shifting alliances and betrayals cut deeper than any physical blade, forcing Rose to constantly reevaluate who she can genuinely trust in a world built almost entirely on deception.

Through it all, the fiery, slow-burn dynamic between Rose and Kyor remains the beating heart of the narrative. Even separated by distance and anger, their connection is an anchor. Kyor’s desperate attempts to protect her from afar, battling his own demons and the suffocating expectations of his royal lineage, add a layer of tragic desperation to his character. As Rose grows into her devastating new powers, she evolves from a desperate survivor into a formidable force of nature.

By the time the story reaches its climax, the stakes have never been higher. Rose is no longer just fighting to survive; she is fighting for the right to dictate her own destiny. In a realm where ambition poisons every interaction and love feels like a fatal weakness, she must finally decide what she truly wants. She is torn between enacting vengeance on those who ruined her life, surrendering to a love that could either heal or destroy her, and chasing the most dangerous prize of all—true freedom. The book concludes on a gripping cliffhanger, beautifully setting the stage for the next installment and leaving readers desperate to see how Rose will navigate the explosive consequences of her choices.