Six Scorched Roses

Lilith has lived with death since her first breath. When a god’s curse ravages her town and grips her sister, she turns to the one place nobody dares go: the vampire lord Vale’s home. She brings him six strange roses and asks for his blood—not to save herself, but to build a cure. Their partnership becomes a spark, then a fire, as Lilith races time and Vale confronts old wars he left behind. When the God of Abundance arrives to collect on an old deal, Lilith makes a devastating trade. On the edge of life and death, Vale offers a final choice. The price of survival will remake her—and send them both toward the House of Night.

• Fantasy romance readers who love smart, high-stakes intimacy
• Listeners drawn to morally gray bargains with gods and consequences
• Fans of character-driven stories with science, magic, and swift pacing

Carissa Broadbent writes fantasy packed with fierce heroines, lush romance, and dark, vivid worlds. She’s been crafting grim tales since childhood and now builds sprawling sagas like the Crowns of Nyaxia series. She lives in Rhode Island with her husband, two rabbits, and one skeptical cat—and loves connecting with readers across newsletters, groups, and events.