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Monique Kemper DeSalvo
Royal Blood
Axelgard Citadel, veiled in snow, stands at the brink of transformation. King Riveth, his life waning, seeks salvation from the sole heir—the enigmatic Immortal Prince Raven, a vampire exiled for over three centuries. Guided by Catia, his loyal guardian, Raven ascends the throne, but within these stone walls, a forbidden romance blooms.
Andrea, caught between the queen’s discovery of Raven’s vampiric identity, ignites Raven’s desires. Their love dances in shadows, echoing through Axelgard’s corridors—a delicate balance between passion and peril. As the moon waxes, Axelgard’s fate hangs on threads of blood and betrayal.
With noble scandals and an impending war, there is a lot that Raven can toy with. Meanwhile, Raven is forced to face his destiny, as Axelgard’s fate is threatened due to his undying love for humanity and passion for life.
Enjoy the journey that promises to thrill you in the pages of Royal Blood and relish in the excitement therein. You will find yourself on the edge of your seat, demanding to be both entertained and entranced by Raven of Axelgard.
Toast of Blood
Toast of Blood—a war cry forged in blood and honor—follows vampire king Raven as he narrowly escapes his master’s deadly grasp and is thrust into the chaos of battle. With King Zenith’s relentless war against the distant land of Axlegard threatening everything Raven holds dear, he must defend the citadel and protect the fragile love he shares with Andrea. Their journey is fraught with treacherous alliances and the relentless pursuit of the ruthless vampire hunter Eamon Amethys, pushing them to the brink of despair. Haunted by his creator’s betrayal and the looming final confrontation with his mentor-turned-nemesis, Thaddeus, Raven must decide what he’s willing to sacrifice. In this gripping sequel to Royal Blood, Monique K. DeSalvo weaves a tale of loyalty, vengeance, and redemption—where the line between hero and villain blurs, and every choice bleeds with consequence.
The Raven of Axelgard Trilogy
Enter the land of Axelgard and prepare to be amazed upon discovering this wintery land where people battle against age old enemies and vampires lurk around every corner. Axelgard is home to a proud people who welcomed the rule of the vampire king, Raven of Axelgard, of whom before becoming a vampire was exiled. Raven seeks to take to the throne in order to redeem himself for his mischievous past. Characters from numerous backgrounds with a number of fascinating skill sets take the stage in this series, making for an entertaining and exciting storyline. Experience Axelgard and Raven’s adventures for yourself and jump into the Raven of Axelgard Trilogy.
My Story
Monique Kemper DeSalvo, vampire novelist and author of Royal Blood and sequel Toast of Blood was born in Pasadena, California, and is the wife of author Luke DeSalvo.
A powerhouse of a couple, Monique and Luke DeSalvo contribute combined efforts toward storytelling in the form of the genres science fantasy and fantasy. Monique edits her husband's works. Like her husband, she was diagnosed with bipolar schizoaffective disorder.
Monique graduated in 2014 from Ashford University and has a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism and lives with
Luke on the island of Kauai. Visit my husband Luke DeSalvo's website here:
www.lukedesalvo.com
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