City of Mirth and Malice - (Vows of Vengeance Duet) by Alexis L Menard (Paperback)

About the Book

"Some debts are not so easily repaid-or forgiven. Nicolai Attano finally has everything he's ever wanted: control over the Iron Saint Railway, safety for his family, and not a single rival syndicate to stand in his way. Never could he have imagined he'd want anything more than power-not until Camilla Marchese. Six weeks have passed since the disaster on the train and his wife was kidnapped, but to get her back, he'll need help. Nico struggles to work with a city poisoned against him and is instead forced to seek the aid of a disreputable black-market dealer. A simple bargain to ensure her rescue, Nico doesn't think twice. A bargain is struck, and the cost is higher than ever. The collateral? His life. Meanwhile, Camilla fights to gain control over her newfound powers as the alchemist in charge of her confinement puts her to the test. Forced to free what she's held so close, the only light in this hellish prison is the hope to see her family again, and the husband who stole her heart. Three trials and three chances to find the source of her Chaos and use it to save herself, if it doesn't destroy her first. Cracks in the city draw lines between loyalties, and time is running out until everything comes crashing down"-- Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

Return to the post-industrial age magical Isle of Lynchaven for the action-packed conclusion of Nico and Milla's enemies-to-lovers story where their city--and love--is at stake.

Some debts are not so easily repaid--or forgiven.

Nicolai Attano has achieved everything he's ever wanted: full control over the Iron Saint Railway. Never did he imagine he'd want anything more than power--not until his wife, Camilla Marchese.

When Camilla is abducted, he'll do anything to get her back. But with a city that's been poisoned against him, he's forced to seek the aid of a disreputable black-market dealer to ensure his wife's rescue. Despite the cost being higher than ever, Nico doesn't think twice. The collateral? His life.

Meanwhile, Camilla fights to gain control over her newfound powers and save herself, if her magic doesn't destroy her first. The only light in the hellish prison and brutal trials her alchemist captor puts her through is the hope of once again seeing her family . . . and the husband who stole her heart.

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.