Secrets, Lies, and Vampires

About the book

Blood may be a reliable indicator, but vampires are not always truthful.

Elana Bishop dedicated her life to assisting others. As Haven's newest Consort of External Affairs, she has honed the skill of turning knowledge into power. However, when her diplomatic assignment takes her to Il Giardino - an opulent vampire retreat nestled in the Italian mountains - her supernatural instincts warn her of danger.

Amidst the glittering crystal chandeliers and grandeur of the Renaissance, ancient forces engage in a deadly game.

Humans forfeit their freedom in exchange for a false sense of security, sealing deals with blood while their loved ones vanish without a trace. Delving into a missing persons case from fifteen years ago, Elana unearths centuries of meticulously guarded secrets - and discreetly concealed bodies.

With her closest friend imprisoned within the lavish walls and a strikingly charming guide whose allegiances remain uncertain, Elana must decide whether to preserve the delicate peace between vampires and humans or unveil a network of exploitation that could ignite a conflict between the two species. Failure would mean losing more than just her friend; she would forfeit everything her mother sacrificed her life to protect.

Can Elana's intuition uncover the truth in time to rescue her friend, or will she vanish like so many others, forever entombed in the flawless prison of Il Giardino?