Terror at the Gates

<p><b><i>The first in a seductive new romantasy series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Scarlett St. Clair.</i></b></p><p><b>Banished by the church and betrayed by blood, Lilith makes a life in Nineveh, a neon-lit district where urban fantasy meets noir seduction. When a relic of unimaginable power finds her, it awakens enemies, a lover, and a terrifying prophecy she was born to fulfill.</b><br><i>She is the beginning and the end.</i><br><i>She is peace and chaos.</i><br><i>She is terror knocking at the gates.</i><br>Estranged from her powerful family, Lilith Leviathan finds refuge in Nineveh, a district in the city of Eden devoted to sin. There, she uses her magic to steal for a living, attracting the attention of the five governing families as well as the church, which expects women to remain pious and silent. When Lilith comes into possession of a beautiful blade, she thinks all her worries are over...until her usual buyer dies while inspecting it.<br>Frantic, Lilith turns to the only man who can help her: Zahariev, head of the Zareth family and ruler of Nineveh. His currency is information, and his power is extortion, though he's always had a soft spot for Lilith. But when the dagger appears, he isn't sure he can protect her from what's to come.<br>Together, they embark on a mission to discover the true power running their world. As their lives intertwine, Lilith realizes Zahariev is more than just a friend, but their devotion to each other is a threat-to the truth, to the church, and to those who want to tear it all down.<br>Perfect for fans of:<br><br></p><ul><li>Frenemies to lovers</li><li>Slow burn but the sexual tension is...toe-curling</li><li>He falls first</li><li>Neo-noir mafia fantasy vibes</li></ul><p><br><b>"In this sumptuous and steamy dark fantasy, bestseller St. Clair reimagines Eden as an intensely patriarchal, uber-religious society... Determined to make her own way, (Lilith) relies on her power over men's desire to steal the things she needs-but, for some reason, gorgeous Zahariev is constantly in her path and swooping in to clean up her messes... A promising series launch." - <i>Publishers Weekly</i></b><br></p>