A Pact of Blood

The Royal Spares, Book 2

By: Eva Chase

Narrated by: Meg Sylvan, Aaron Shedlock

The trials are over. The game has only just begun...

I came to Dariu to win a husband—and an empire. I wasn't prepared for that husband to be so set in his brutal ways, for his people to see our marriage as a bad omen... or for my heart to be aching for three princes I can't have.

I can't afford to let any of those problems stop me. My kingdom is counting on me, and all the conquered countries of the empire need my help. I'll win the respect of every skeptic and enemy, no matter what dangers I have to face.

But when rebellion stirs in one of the outer kingdoms and my husband starts taking out his fury on the men I hold dearest, I'm not sure how much more sacrifice I can bear. To bring about the peace I've dreamed of, must I wage my own private war against the man I swore to serve?

*A Pact of Blood is the second book in a new fantasy romance series with a sizzling enemies-to-lovers romance, smoldering morally grey men, and a determined heroine they'll regret underestimating. There are more books to come.*

Note: This book contains a scene of attempted SA by the villain.

©2024 Eva Chase (P)2025 Eva Chase

Holy cow!

Wow, so much going on and so many twists your head will spin. Major cliffhanger ending that will have you itching to get to the next book. I liked all the action plus the spice. I'm sure you'll enjoy this part of the series too.

Still a fave series... need more!

Obviously HAD TO read this one, after book one was so incredible.

One thing I still love and perpetually admire about this series is the design of the female lead—it’s like watching a master-manipulator at work, from the inside. Only … her intentions aren’t selfish or nefarious, there’s not really narcissism. She’s masterfully designed, as is the world in which she lives.

It’s full of delicious scheming, royal (lethal) politics, and absolutely demented ruler, and some of the most epic world-building I’ve encountered. Throw in trials, the highest stakes possible, a bit of magic, and some SA and … well, have I already said ‘delicious’?

The ‘twist’ wasn’t surprising to me but it definitely made things even more interesting. I cannot wait for book 3!

Excellent!
4 stars.


🎧 Audio:
Absolutely beautiful audio production—and flawless. 5 stars

Took a bit to get into

It took me a bit of time to get into book 2 but then was suck in deep.
The ending wasn’t a surprise but looking forward to see where book 3 takes the story line.

Amazing book!

The Twist! The bloody wonderful Twist! This series is absolutely amazing. Ten out of ten no notes.

enjoyed

I am loving this series. If you have read any of this authors series you know you're going to be sucked into a well written adventure.