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City of Mirth and Malice

A thrilling fantasy romance
By Alexis L. Menard
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Brief Description
Nicolai Attano is ruthless, relentless, deadly. And he's mine. In a city where criminals rule the streets, I fell for the most dangerous of them all. And our love made me a target... Kidnapped by Nicolai's enemies, I wake up in a prison of enchanted stone... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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Nicolai Attano is ruthless, relentless, deadly. And he's mine.

In a city where criminals rule the streets, I fell for the most dangerous of them all. And our love made me a target...

Kidnapped 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.

To 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.

I just have to stay alive until Nicolai gets here...

Because 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.

If 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 Quicksilver, Metal Slinger, and The Bridge Kingdom.

See why readers love the Vows of Vengeance series:

"Wow, wow... Absolutely phenomenal... The ROMANCE!! THE. ROMANCE. God don't even get me started... Had me giggling and kicking my feet... Tension and banter and LONGING!... HAD ME ON MY KNEES!!!!" Goodreads reviewer, ?????

"What a book... I loved it so much... Fantastic... The banter and tension made me fall in love instantly... Had me weak and wanting more... Perfection... I was screaming... I honestly didn't want it to end." Goodreads reviewer, ?????

"This was so, so good!!... I was squealing... The banter was top tier... The tension was immaculate... I was giggling so hard." Goodreads reviewer, ?????

"This is legit perfection... The banter was BANTERING, ok??!!... I ate it up!! I fell in love with both main characters...Obsessed." Goodreads reviewer, ?????

"The tension between Nico and Milla is chef's kiss... Perfection... Fast paced and action packed... I loved this book so much!" Goodreads reviewer, ?????

"This book was everything... I devoured it...The witty banter had me smiling and laughing more times than I can count... I fell in love... The tension and slow burn sizzle was perfection!... I cannot recommend it enough!" Goodreads reviewer, ?????

"I loved each and every second of this book... Fantastic... The slow burn and the banter." Goodreads reviewer, ?????

Discover your next favourite with City of Mirth and Malice by Alexis L. Menard. Experience the thrill of a city where magic and danger collide, blending a compelling narrative with unforgettable romance.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781836185406

Publisher: Bookouture

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 December 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Second Sky

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 40.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 340g

Pages: 480

Collections

Alexis L. Menard Fantasy Fiction General Fiction Horror & Supernatural Romance Romantasy (Fantasy Romance) Sci-Fi & Fantasy

About the Author

Alexis L. Menard is a registered nurse based out of Louisiana where she lives with her family. She enjoys long walks through the Renaissance Fair, reading spicy romance into the dark hours of the night, and wine nights with friends.

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