Author: V.L. Bovalino

The Thief and the Traitor Bride by V.L. Bovalino Series: The Hand and the Heart #2 Genres: Adult, Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy Romance, High Fantasy, Magic, Romantasy Published by Forever on September 28, 2026 Format: ARC, eBook Pages: 592 Source: Netgalley A ruthless spy. A deadly mission. A thief who could ruin it all. Nore Gordon is a woman of many she can speak a variety of languages, disguise herself in plain sight, and has made a name for herself as a successful wine merchant. But unbeknownst to those closest to her, it is all a front for Nore’s true role as the favoured spy of the Lindle crown. Tasked with infiltrating enemy lands in search of a powerful relic, Nore is forced to engage the services of a great thief. Unfortunately, the only person for the job is her estranged husband Caspian. Both Nore and Caspian bear the scars of the disastrous end of their marriage, but if they are to survive their deadly new assignment, they must pose as a happily married couple to avoid detection. As danger closes in, Nore finds herself tangled in a web of lies and deceit-and though Caspian is at the centre of …

The Second Death of Locke by V.L. Bovalino Series: The Hand and the Heart #1 Genres: Adult, Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy Romance, High Fantasy, Magic, Romantasy Published by Orbit on September 22, 2025 Format: ARC, eBook, Hardcover, Special Edition Pages: 480 Source: Illumicrate, Netgalley Love. Loyalty. Sacrifice.  Grey Flynn has dedicated her life to her mage, Kier. She will be his blade on the battlefield, his healer and protector. The deep well of raw power inside her is Kier’s to wield. They are bound together by blood and magic, but there is one truth Grey dare not reveal . . . not even to Kier.  When a quest to protect the child of an enemy kingdom pulls them into a dangerous mission, Grey will need to decide what she’s willing to sacrifice to protect her secret.  For Grey is no ordinary magical well, and if she dies, all magic dies with her. This book may be unsuitable for people under 17 years of age due to its use of sexual content, drug and alcohol use, and/or violence. The following review is based on a complimentary ARC provided by Forever, an imprint of Grand Central Publishing. A powerful female knight and …