Order and Chaos Series by Alexis L. Menard

In a city split into two opposing sides, power comes in many bloodlines, money, love, and—most importantly—secrets.An heiress in the most notorious family in Lynchaven, Camilla Marchese is doing all she can to keep her family’s syndicate, the Iron Saint Railway, from slipping into bankruptcy. When the gorgeous and depraved Nicolai Attano, the leader of a rival family, offers to pay off the Inspector in exchange for her hand, she has no choice but to give up not only her throne—but her name... moreIn a city split into two opposing sides, power comes in many bloodlines, money, love, and—most importantly—secrets.An heiress in the most notorious family in Lynchaven, Camilla Marchese is doing all she can to keep her family’s syndicate, the Iron Saint Railway, from slipping into bankruptcy. When the gorgeous and depraved Nicolai Attano, the leader of a rival family, offers to pay off the Inspector in exchange for her hand, she has no choice but to give up not only her throne—but her name.Nico has his own motivations for their union beyond maintaining peace with her family. A serial kidnapper known as The Collector has been ravaging the streets of Remnant Row, stirring up mistrust between natives and descendants. If Milla can help restore safety to his streets, he’ll have no need for her or her family’s company. Find the Collector, prevent a war between their sides of the city, and pay off the family debt before she turns twenty-one. If Milla can fulfill her end of the bargain, she’ll walk away with more freedom than she’s ever had before.But this deal plunges Milla into the city’s dark underbelly where remnant magic and arcane science compete in a deadly game of depravity. When forbidden feelings rise for her new husband and dark family secrets come to light, Milla must discover the truth about her past before it gets them both killed or worse—collected.Set in a post-industrial age setting on a magical Isle, Peaky Blinders meets the magic system of the Grishaverse in this rivals-to-lovers adult fantasy romance. less

After the death of my father, I vowed that if I ever met a member of the Attano family, I’d kill them. Instead, I married one.Magic, smoke, and steam swirl in the air. High in their mansions, the ruling cartels play games of blood and secrets, while monsters lurk in the alleyways below.Once I was the most powerful heiress in this city. Then the Attanos killed my father and left my family’s business empire in ruins... moreAfter the death of my father, I vowed that if I ever met a member of the Attano family, I’d kill them. Instead, I married one.Magic, smoke, and steam swirl in the air. High in their mansions, the ruling cartels play games of blood and secrets, while monsters lurk in the alleyways below.Once I was the most powerful heiress in this city. Then the Attanos killed my father and left my family’s business empire in ruins. I’ll do whatever it takes to get it back…So when the man who destroyed my world offers to pay our debts—in exchange for my hand in marriage—I have no choice but to accept.Nicolai Attano is everything I was raised to hate. Arrogant, heartless and devastatingly handsome, he leads a group of criminals with lethal magical abilities.I know I can’t trust him, but Nicolai claims his offer is strictly business—if I help him find the serial killer who stalks the streets on his side of the city, he will release me from our contract. As we plunge into an underworld of magic and forbidden desires, I can’t deny the attraction drawing me to my new husband... or the thrilling power I feel whenever he’s around.Can I hunt down a killer and escape with my life, before the most dangerous man in the city steals my heart?If you love morally gray love interests, warring mafia houses, dark magic, and spicy rivals-to-lovers romance, House of Bane and Blood is your new romantasy obsession. It’s perfect for fans of Quicksilver, Metal Slinger and The Bridge Kingdom.See why readers love the Vows of Vengeance “Wow, wow… Absolutely phenomenal… The ROMANCE!! THE. ROMANCE. God don’t even get me started… Had me giggling and kicking my feet… Tension and banter and LONGING!… HAD ME ON MY KNEES!!!!” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“What a book… I loved it so much… Fantastic… The banter and tension made me fall in love instantly… Had me weak and wanting more… Perfection… I was screaming… I honestly didn’t want it to end.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“This was so, so good!!… I was squealing… The banter was top tier… The tension was immaculate… I was giggling so hard.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“This is legit perfection… The banter was BANTERING, ok??!!… I ate it up!! I fell in love with both main characters…Obsessed.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“The tension between Nico and Milla is *chef's kiss*… Perfection… Fast paced and action packed… I loved this book so much!” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“This book was everything… I devoured it…The witty banter had me smiling and laughing more times than I can count… I fell in love… The tension and slow burn sizzle was perfection!… I cannot recommend it less

Some debts are not so easily repaid—or forgiven.Nicolai Attano finally has everything he’s ever wanted: control over the Iron Saint Railway, safety for his family, and not a single rival syndicate to stand in his way. Never could he have imagined he’d want anything more than power—not until Camilla Marchese.Six weeks have passed since the disaster on the train and his wife was kidnapped, but to get her back, he’ll need help... moreSome debts are not so easily repaid—or forgiven.Nicolai Attano finally has everything he’s ever wanted: control over the Iron Saint Railway, safety for his family, and not a single rival syndicate to stand in his way. Never could he have imagined he’d want anything more than power—not until Camilla Marchese.Six weeks have passed since the disaster on the train and his wife was kidnapped, but to get her back, he’ll need help. Nico struggles to work with a city poisoned against him and is instead forced to seek the aid of a disreputable black-market dealer. A simple deal to ensure her rescue, Nico doesn’t think twice. A bargain is struck, and the cost is higher than ever. The collateral? His life. Meanwhile, Camilla fights to gain control over her newfound powers as the alchemist in charge of her confinement puts her to the test. Forced to free what she’s held so close, the only light in this hellish prison is the hope to see her family again, and the husband who stole her heart. Three trials and three chances to find the source of her Chaos and use it to save herself, if it doesn’t destroy her first.Cracks in the city draw lines between loyalties, and time is running out until everything comes crashing down. Return to Lynchaven in this action-packed and swoony conclusion of Nico and Milla’s story. less

Nicolai Attano is ruthless, relentless, deadly. And he’s mine. In a city where criminals rule the streets, I fell for the most dangerous of them all. And our love made me a target…Kidnapped by Nicolai’s enemies, I wake up in a prison of enchanted stone and steel—a place where only the strongest survive. Dark magic is burning in my blood. And my captors are desperate to take it from me.To leave this place, I must fight in duels and endure deadly challenges... moreNicolai Attano is ruthless, relentless, deadly. And he’s mine. In a city where criminals rule the streets, I fell for the most dangerous of them all. And our love made me a target…Kidnapped by Nicolai’s enemies, I wake up in a prison of enchanted stone and steel—a place where only the strongest survive. Dark magic is burning in my blood. And my captors are desperate to take it from me.To leave this place, I must fight in duels and endure deadly challenges. My captors want to push my limits, forcing me to release my power. The other prisoners despise me, and though I don’t want to hurt them, I’ll do whatever it takes to win.I just have to stay alive until Nicolai gets here…Because I know he is coming for me. That he is tearing Lynchaven apart just to find me. Even in my darkest moment, I can feel him drawing closer. And when we are together again… the city is going to burn.If you love morally gray love interests, warring mafia houses, dark magic, and spicy rivals-to-lovers romance, prepare to discover your new romantasy obsession. This completed 2-book series is perfect for fans of Quicksilver, Metal Slinger and The Bridge Kingdom.See why readers love the Vows of Vengeance “Wow, wow… Absolutely phenomenal… The ROMANCE!! THE. ROMANCE. God don’t even get me started… Had me giggling and kicking my feet… Tension and banter and LONGING!… HAD ME ON MY KNEES!!!!” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“What a book… I loved it so much… Fantastic… The banter and tension made me fall in love instantly… Had me weak and wanting more… Perfection… I was screaming… I honestly didn’t want it to end.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“This was so, so good!!… I was squealing… The banter was top tier… The tension was immaculate… I was giggling so hard.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“This is legit perfection… The banter was BANTERING, ok??!!… I ate it up!! I fell in love with both main characters…Obsessed.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“The tension between Nico and Milla is *chef's kiss*… Perfection… Fast paced and action packed… I loved this book so much!” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“This book was everything… I devoured it…The witty banter had me smiling and laughing more times than I can count… I fell in love… The tension and slow burn sizzle was perfection!… I cannot recommend it enough!” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“I loved each and every second of this book… Fantastic… The slow burn and the banter. Camilla and Nico are so good together. less