{"title":"Alexis L. Menard","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the imaginative world of Alexis L. Menard, a brilliant author known for her captivating contributions to the Sci-Fi \u0026amp; Fantasy genre. With a knack for crafting intricate universes and dynamic characters, Alexis L. Menard has quickly become a favourite among enthusiasts of fantastical storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into \u003cem\u003eCity of Mirth and Malice\u003c\/em\u003e, where the boundaries between joy and treachery blur, creating a narrative filled with unexpected twists and profound imaginative depth. In another of her gripping works, \u003cem\u003eHouse of Bane and Blood\u003c\/em\u003e, Alexis masterfully weaves elements of danger and allure, delivering a story that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlexis L. 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And he's mine.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a city where criminals rule the streets, I fell for the most dangerous of them all. And our love made me a target...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKidnapped by Nicolai's enemies, I wake up in a prison of enchanted stone and steel—a place where only the strongest survive. Dark magic is burning in my blood. And my captors are desperate to take it from me.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo leave this place, I must fight in duels and endure deadly challenges. My captors want to push my limits, forcing me to release my power. The other prisoners despise me, and though I don't want to hurt them, I'll do whatever it takes to win.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eI just have to stay alive until Nicolai gets here...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause I know he is coming for me. That he is tearing Lynchaven apart just to find me. Even in my darkest moment, I can feel him drawing closer. And when we are together again... the city is going to burn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you love morally grey love interests, warring mafia houses, dark magic, and spicy rivals-to-lovers romance, prepare to discover your new romantasy obsession. This completed 2-book series is perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eQuicksilver\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMetal Slinger\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Bridge Kingdom\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee why readers love the Vows of Vengeance series:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eWow, wow\u003c\/strong\u003e... Absolutely phenomenal... \u003cstrong\u003eThe ROMANCE!! THE. ROMANCE.\u003c\/strong\u003e God don't even get me started... Had me \u003cstrong\u003egiggling and kicking my feet\u003c\/strong\u003e... Tension and banter and LONGING!... \u003cstrong\u003eHAD ME ON MY KNEES!!!!\u003c\/strong\u003e\" Goodreads reviewer, \u003cstrong\u003e?????\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"What a book... \u003cstrong\u003eI loved it so much\u003c\/strong\u003e... Fantastic... The banter and tension made me fall in love instantly... Had me weak and wanting more... \u003cstrong\u003ePerfection\u003c\/strong\u003e... \u003cstrong\u003eI was screaming\u003c\/strong\u003e... I honestly didn't want it to end.\" Goodreads reviewer, \u003cstrong\u003e?????\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eThis was so, so good!!\u003c\/strong\u003e... I was squealing... \u003cstrong\u003eThe banter was top tier\u003c\/strong\u003e... The tension was immaculate... I was giggling so hard.\" Goodreads reviewer, \u003cstrong\u003e?????\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"This is \u003cstrong\u003elegit perfection\u003c\/strong\u003e... The banter was BANTERING, ok??!!... \u003cstrong\u003eI ate it up!!\u003c\/strong\u003e I fell in love with both main characters...\u003cstrong\u003eObsessed\u003c\/strong\u003e.\" Goodreads reviewer, \u003cstrong\u003e?????\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eThe tension between Nico and Milla is \u003cem\u003echef's kiss\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e... Perfection... Fast paced and action packed... \u003cstrong\u003eI loved this book so much!\u003c\/strong\u003e\" Goodreads reviewer, \u003cstrong\u003e?????\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"This book was everything... \u003cstrong\u003eI devoured it\u003c\/strong\u003e...The witty banter had me smiling and laughing more times than I can count... \u003cstrong\u003eI fell in love\u003c\/strong\u003e... The tension and \u003cstrong\u003eslow burn sizzle\u003c\/strong\u003e was perfection!... I cannot recommend it enough!\" Goodreads reviewer, \u003cstrong\u003e?????\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eI loved each and every second of this book\u003c\/strong\u003e... Fantastic... The slow burn and the banter.\" Goodreads reviewer, \u003cstrong\u003e?????\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover your next favourite with \u003ci\u003eCity of Mirth and Malice\u003c\/i\u003e by Alexis L. Menard. 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Had me weak and wanting more... \u003cb\u003ePerfection\u003c\/b\u003e... \u003cb\u003eI was screaming\u003c\/b\u003e... I honestly didn't want it to end.\" Goodreads reviewer, \u003cb\u003e?????\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eThis was so, so good!!\u003c\/b\u003e... I was squealing... \u003cb\u003eThe banter was top tier\u003c\/b\u003e... The tension was immaculate... I was giggling so hard.\" Goodreads reviewer, \u003cb\u003e?????\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"This is \u003cb\u003elegit perfection\u003c\/b\u003e... The banter was BANTERING, ok??!!... \u003cb\u003eI ate it up!!\u003c\/b\u003e I fell in love with both main characters...\u003cb\u003eObsessed\u003c\/b\u003e.\" Goodreads reviewer, \u003cb\u003e?????\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eThe tension between Nico and Milla is *chef's kiss*\u003c\/b\u003e... Perfection... 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