Hello loves,

We have a slightly different newsletter today as my friend has a book new released!

One Smile More is a dark historical fantasy with rich storytelling, a kick ass female lead, a fascinating vampire’s nest, and a hearty sprinkling of murder.

Ena Sinclair, a Scottish mage and spy, abandons her role in a prominent Edinburgh college and escapes to London to avoid an arranged marriage.

But London is not safe: a mage killer is on the hunt...

Abducted by vampires 'for her safety', Ena is terrified the nest owner will drain her to fuel his power but also curious to learn about his magic. Taking this once-in-a-lifetime chance to learn more about what her college had warned were dangerous creatures, Ena finds herself fond of the nest, particularly their bonded leaders, Addison and Tobias.

As survivors of the Immortal War, the pair still navigate a schism in vampire society that they are trying to heal. They now seek a peaceful life and offer Ena protection until she finds her own path.

...and dark things await them all.

Ena’s college seeks to forcibly return her to Edinburgh, and a killer is still on the loose. Hidden resentments surface, and Ena pays the price. Magically unstable and isolated, she must rely on her non-magical training to avoid being turned or used as a weapon to harm the nest she has grown to care for.

I was lucky enough to beta read this work before it was picked up by Grendel Press and it has been wonderful to watch it grow into the book it is now. Charlotte is a great writer and though this story isn’t as spicy as any of mine, the slow burn romance is just as delicious as my monsters and I was rooting for the throuple to come through at the end.

If you like your fantasy with a bit of bite, One Smile More has you covered and not just by the vampires – the world is vibrant, the magic system is present but not overly burdensome, and the violence pulls no punches without being too gory.

You can find One Smile More here for UK readers, and here for US or wider world readers.

Let me know if you like it so I can tell her how good it is some more!

Hugs

Terri