Blood Mercy

Blood Grace, Book 1

By: Vela Roth

Narrated by: Kale Williams, Caren Naess

One human. One immortal. Will their alliance save the kingdom, or will their forbidden love be a death sentence?

When Cassia seeks out a Hesperine, he could end her mortal life in a heartbeat. But she has no fear of his magic or his fangs. She knows the real monster is the human king, her father. If he finds out she’s bargaining with his enemy, he’ll send her to the executioner.

As a Hesperine diplomat, Lio must negotiate with mortals who hate him. Cassia is different, but politics aren't why she captivates the gentle immortal. He wants more than her blood, and if he can’t resist the temptation, he’ll provoke the war he's trying to prevent.

Slow-burn, steamy romance meets classic fantasy worldbuilding in the Blood Grace series.

©2023 Vela Roth (P)2023 Podium Audio

Kale as Leo, yes please!

I loved this book. It is definitely a slow starter with all the world building but my oh my did the slow burn deliver.

Excellent!! Wonderful writing kept me engaged for more!!

Wonderful story! Narration was fantastic and this story leaves me with wanting more!! Worth the purchase

Beautiful audio adaptation

It was great to hear one of my favorite series adapted to audiobook! Faithful and well recorded.

Don’t let the cover art deter you, this is a gem of a story! ❤️❤️❤️

I can’t believe how good this story was, I haven’t teared up to an audio book in such a long time. The romance was so good and the spice was so good, so romantic and voiced so beautifully! Immediately starting the next!

A Remarkable Performance of the Perfect Fantasy Romance

Again, I find myself absolutely taken aback by the work of Vela Roth. Maybe I thought to myself the book couldn’t be better than it is in traditional book form, but I was proven SO wrong.

The narrators selected for this book were absolutely stunning. Kale and Caren both completely embodied Lio and Cassia. They also had unbelievably impressive range. They each utilized different accents and tones to poignantly differentiate between each of the many characters. It was a total joy to listen to.

This is to say nothing of the book itself. I have loved this story for over a year now and cannot stop thinking about it. It has altered my life for the better, and every time I read it I learn something new. The book is written with such detail that I feel like Cassia and Lio are real flesh and blood ready to step off the page. (and tbh I wish they would).

If you’re a fan of fantasy romance, vampires, strong FMC, or epic fantasies this book will blow you out of the water.