Vows of Blood and Deception

A Dark Enemies to Lovers Fantasy Romance Novel (The Hirathean Path, Book 2)

By: Aria Ashbrook

Narrated by: Amanda Leigh Cobb, Anthony Palmini

She won the Goddess’s blessing. She got everything she asked for. So why does it feel like she’s lost it all?

Rose Kultavaris survived the Retterheld. She reclaimed her magic. Her title. Her place at court. But victory can be a hollow thing.

Her sister's decisions have left her life in turmoil and the crown which Prince Kyor chose over her remains firmly on his arrogant head, while the tension between them is enough to rip the sky apart.

The palace celebrates her as the gifted, yet behind gilded doors alliances shift, secrets surface, and the past refuses to stay buried. When the answers she needs lie beyond the city of Wrohelm, Rose is forced to leave its walls behind and chase the truth herself.

Old betrayals cut deeper than any blade, while new truths shatter everything she thought she knew. Rose is more alone than ever, and her power, now reclaimed, proves far more dangerous than anything else she has faced.

In a court built on lies and ambition, Rose must decide what she truly wants: vengeance, love, or something far more dangerous … freedom.

Vows of Blood and Deception is the second in a dark, spicy slow-burn enemies-to-lovers romantasy series, perfect for fans of Fourth Wing, The Serpent and the Wings of Night, and Throne of Glass.

Tropes you'll love:

• Enemies to Lovers
• Second-Chance Tension
• Broken Trust
• Royal Court Intrigue
• Touch Her and Die
• Secrets and Revelations
• Gods with Their Own Agendas

©2026 Aria Ashbrook (P)2026 Aria Ashbrook

Freaking amazing

Heart wrenching, exciting. The second book was as good as the first. Narration is amazing. I can’t say enough good things about this series. I would give it 10 stars.

Great plot, magic-building, and characters.

The story moves quickly with layers of depth. FMC shows vulnerability and strength in equal measure.

Underrated Series

Deserves more love. There are a lot of similar concepts in this series as some other popular books out there. But it doesn’t feel repetitive for some reason. Can’t wait to continue.

Incredible and can’t wait for more

The first book was good and left me wanting to see what happened next but this second book delivered beyond expectations. The narration is fantastic and the writing is so great, especially when it comes to world building and getting you invested in all of the characters. I cannot wait for the next book to drop after that cliffhanger!

What an ending!!!!

Can the third book drop now please? That was an incredible extension of the story we started in the first book! I can’t wait to find out more.