{"title":"Books by Alexis L. Menard","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9781836185406","title":"City of Mirth and Malice","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNicolai Attano is ruthless, relentless, deadly. And he's mine.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn a city where criminals rule the streets, I fell for the most dangerous of them all. And our love made me a target...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI just have to stay alive until Nicolai gets here...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIf you love morally gray 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\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSee why readers love the Vows of Vengeance series:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eWow, wow\u003c\/b\u003e... Absolutely phenomenal... \u003cb\u003eThe ROMANCE!! THE. ROMANCE.\u003c\/b\u003e God don't even get me started... Had me \u003cb\u003egiggling and kicking my feet\u003c\/b\u003e... Tension and banter and LONGING!... \u003cb\u003eHAD ME ON MY KNEES!!!!\u003c\/b\u003e\" Goodreads reviewer, \u003cb\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"What a book... \u003cb\u003eI loved it so much\u003c\/b\u003e... Fantastic... The banter and tension made me fall in love instantly... 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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eThe tension between Nico and Milla is *chef's kiss*\u003c\/b\u003e... Perfection... Fast paced and action packed... \u003cb\u003eI loved this book so much!\u003c\/b\u003e\" Goodreads reviewer, \u003cb\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This book was everything... \u003cb\u003eI devoured it\u003c\/b\u003e...The witty banter had me smiling and laughing more times than I can count... \u003cb\u003eI fell in love\u003c\/b\u003e... The tension and \u003cb\u003eslow burn sizzle\u003c\/b\u003e was perfection!... I cannot recommend it enough!\" Goodreads reviewer, \u003cb\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eI loved each and every second of this book\u003c\/b\u003e... Fantastic... The slow burn and the banter. Camilla and Nico are \u003cb\u003eso good together\u003c\/b\u003e.\" Goodreads reviewer, \u003cb\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55896479531381,"sku":"9781836185406","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781836185406_f14c31a4-d1aa-488b-97cf-1a6a8dc07cb8.jpg?v=1786028094"},{"product_id":"9781836186991","title":"The Anatomy of Magic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn unmissable new spicy romantasy series from Alexis L. Menard, bestselling author of TikTok sensation \u003ci\u003eHouse of Bane and Blood\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEnter a world of crime, blood and forbidden magic, where falling in love could be the last mistake you ever make...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePacked with searing chemistry and razor-sharp banter, \u003ci\u003eThe Anatomy of Magic\u003c\/i\u003e is perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eQuicksilver\u003c\/i\u003e, Sarah J. Maas and Rachel Gillig.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56369284448629,"sku":"9781836186991","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781836186991_b2fb340b-31d9-410c-9654-78b6447fa72f.jpg?v=1786028109"},{"product_id":"vices-and-virtues-1","title":"Vices and Virtues","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe #BestofBookTok author of House of Bane and Blood is back with an enthralling standalone romantasy about a desperate necromancer, a centuries-old con man, and the past they are doomed to repeat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Cycle always repeats itself. Why would this one have a different ending?The Past: Osric Hale lives, steals, and commits all sorts of vices under the ruthless sun of Sol-Trabes - all to pay for a new life somewhere else. When his latest job goes wrong, however, he's given a choice: find a missing Divine or face eternity in a crypt.   The Present: To save her sister from the Night Queen, Desiree Darrow must find the Sun King. But she'll need the help of the man responsible for his death - a thief who died over a hundred years ago.   As the past and present converge, Des discovers a centuries-old connection between her and Osric - and an ancient evil that has endured just as long. The past always repeats itself, but this time, can the Cycle be broken?Tropes:🌞 Necromancer FMC 🌙 Eternal night🌞 Reincarnation🌙 'I'll love you in every lifetime'🌞 Dual timeline\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57499160346997,"sku":"9780349448909","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780349448909.jpg?v=1786694475"},{"product_id":"the-alchemy-of-desire","title":"The Alchemy of Desire","description":"She fell in love with a monster. Now she must become one.   Nina stares into Max's eyes, and watches as they shift from amber to gold...   Max Antonin was already the deadliest man in Valveron. Now the tyrannical Academy has given him the magic of a god.   It burns in his veins, slowly stealing his mind. Every heartbeat pulls Max further from Nina, and closer to the edge of sanity. She will not let them take him.   Nina descends into Valveron's underworld-to seize Max's criminal empire and break the Academy's rule.   But thieves and killers will only follow power. Can Nina embrace her own darkness and forge a rebellion that will set the city aflame?Or will Max be lost to her forever?This is a dangerously addictive romantasy series about a ruthless crime lord and the woman who will burn down a city to save him-if you love Callie Hart, Carissa Broadbent and Elise Kova, then the Darkest Divine series will leave you breathless.   See why readers love Alexis L. Menard's spicy fantasy romance:\"OMGGGG the way I loved this book. The tension! The drama! The romanceeee!... Completely obsessed... The banter was top-shelf, TOP-SHELF. Feet-kicking stuff y'all. Legit didn't want it to end.\" Goodreads reviewer, ★★★★★\"Had me giggling, crying, and absolutely screaming... 😭 What a ride... I could NOT put this down... I felt every bit of it.\" Goodreads reviewer, ★★★★★\"Oh, I loved this! I was completely engrossed... cured my doomscrolling... the chemistry is electric... the romance is a slooooow burn... my god the tension... I was EATING it up. Under the covers... holding my breath, begging for the characters to KISS ALREADY kind of eating it up.\" NetGalley reviewer, ★★★★★\"A six star read for me... This book NEEDS to be on your TBR!... The action never stopped... The romance and tension and yearning was so good!... You don't want to miss out on this!\" daisyreads_3, ★★★★★\"Immaculate tension and banter... Delicious slow burn and yearning... Unique magic system... Tense twists and turns... 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