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[PREORDER} Ashen Blade by D. Katherine McAteer [WITH INDIE EXCLUSVIE PREORDER SWAG]

[PREORDER} Ashen Blade by D. Katherine McAteer [WITH INDIE EXCLUSVIE PREORDER SWAG]

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Preorder Indie Exclusives (order by 10/18) — signed book or bookplate + goodies
Gothic vampire romantasy • moon elf assassin FMC • morally black vampire prince MMC • court intrigue • curses + celestial magic • obsession • enemies → reluctant allies → lovers • captor/captive • queer rep • trauma/mental health rep

Perfect for readers of:

  • Gothic romantasy with a vicious vampire prince and a heroine trained to kill him
  • Morally gray/black romance where obsession is the love language
  • Masquerades, espionage, and deadly court politics
  • Queer-inclusive fantasy with trauma/mental health rep and magical creature companions

Spice: 4/5

Dark, tension-heavy romantasy with explicit, kink-forward vibes (pierced MMC).

The vibe

A moon elf assassin is sent to eliminate the kingdom’s infamous vampire prince—simple job, clean blade… until it isn’t. Ashen Blade is a gothic vampire romantasy packed with deadly court intrigue, ancient curses, gods and celestial magic, and the kind of obsession that turns enemies into something far more dangerous than lovers: inevitabilities.
He’s a morally black vampire prince—beautiful, brutal, and impossible to escape once he decides you’re his. She’s a morally gray assassin, fighting to survive the palace games while staying true to the mission that brought her there. But when captor/captive tension collides with masquerade espionage and a curse-laced court, the line between “target” and “temptation” blurs fast.
Expect fey creatures, animal allies, queer rep, and deliciously terrible decisions—with high stakes, sharp edges, and a romance that dares you to root for the ruin.

Tropes & tags

  • Vampire prince × moon elf assassin
  • Enemies → extremely reluctant allies → lovers
  • Captor/captive
  • Morally gray FMC / morally black MMC
  • Obsession / possessive MMC
  • Masquerade espionage
  • Deadly court intrigue
  • Gods, curses & celestial magic
  • Fey creatures & animal allies
  • Mental health & trauma rep
  • Queer rep
  • Pierced MMC

Preorder / indie exclusive callout 

Preorder by 10/18 to receive indie exclusives, including:
  • Signed book or signed bookplate
  • SFW + NSFW Bite art card
  • Double-sided character portraits
  • 2 stickers
  • Keychain
  • Bookmark
  • Digital bonus chapter
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