Synopses & Reviews
Still coming to terms with their unexpected partnership, Augustine and Harlow have a tentative truce. Although with Harlow slowly working to accept being fae, Augustine still learning how to be Guardian, and feelings growing on both sides, they do not have an easy road ahead.
But when a young girl is stolen from the Mardi Gras Exemplar Ball -- the biggest fae event of the year -- Harlow and Augustine must put all their issues aside to bring her home alive. Harlow's father, Branzino, is of course their number one suspect, but evil lurks in every corner of the city and time is running out. Their only choices: Either find a way to rescue the girl, or Augustine must die.
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"A brilliant voice in the fantasy genre and, more important, in the vampire genre."--USA Today's Happy Ever After on Last Blood
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"Prophecy, curses, and devilish machination combine for a spellbinding debut of dark romance and pulse-pounding adventure."--Library Journal (Starred Review) on Blood Rights
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"Gripping, gritty, and imaginative. If you love dangerous males, kick-ass females, and unexpected twists, this is the series for you! Kristen Painter's engaging voice, smart writing, and bold, explosive plot blew me away. Prepare to lose some sleep!"--Larissa Ione, New York Times bestselling author on Blood Rights
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"Kristen Painter brings a sultry new voice to the vampire genre, one that beckons with quiet passion and intrigue."--L.A. Banks, New York Times bestselling author of The Vampire Huntress Legends series on Blood Rights
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"Painter scores with this one. Passion and murder, vampires and courtesans -- original and un-put-downable. Do yourself a favor and read this one."--
Patricia Briggs, New York Times bestselling author on Blood RightsReview
"Kristen Painter's Blood Rights is dark and rich with layer after delicious layer. This spellbinding series will have you begging for more!"--Gena Showalter, New York Times bestselling author
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"A world full of rich potential. Excellent!"--
P.C. Cast, New York Times bestselling author on Blood RightsReview
"[Kristen Painter's] rich, modern storytelling lays out an intricate plot layered with plenty of action and intrigue. Exquisite characters lie at the center of this story... From the first page, House of the Rising Sun is truly a superb and exciting read."--RT Book Reviews (4.5 Stars), Top Pick! on House of the Rising Sun
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"I tore through Painter's new series. Best new urban fantasy out there!"--Kresley Cole, New York Times bestselling author on the Crescent City series
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"With the Crescent City series, Painter proves herself a master of Urban Fantasy, creating a darkly gorgeous new world, richly drawn characters, and nonstop action."--Kristen Callihan on the Crescent City series
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"Painter creates an intricate, well-crafted plot, along with compelling, distinctive characters and an enthralling twist... this story will definitely have readers turning pages all night!"--RT Book Reviews on City of Eternal Night (Top Pick!)
Synopsis
House of Comarré author Kristen Painter weaves a tale of intrigue and betrayal, as the battle for New Orleans escalates in this second novel of the Crescent City series. Mardi Gras approaches, bringing with it hordes of tourists eager to see the real-life Faery Queen holding court atop her festival float. When the Queen is kidnapped, it's up to Augustine, the fae-blooded Guardian of the city, to rescue her before time runs out.
But Augustine's mystifying protégée, Harlow, complicates the task by unintentionally aiding the forces of evil, drawing danger closer with each step. The Queen might not be the first to die...
About the Author
Kristen Painter likes to balance her obsessions with shoes and cats by making the lives of her characters miserable and surprising her readers with interesting twists. She currently writes award-winning urban fantasy for Orbit Books. The former college English teacher can often be found on twitter @Kristen_Painter, Facebook at www.facebook.com/KristenPainterAuthor, where she loves to interact with her readers and on her blog, http://kristenpainter.com/blog/.