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The assassin Verve knows how to survive the chaos of warring mage clans: keep her head down, don't ask questions, and above all, don't let anyone see her true heart. But although she survives as a killer, her heart longs for a life of peace and freedom - and a way to atone for the blood on her hands. When her patron tasks her with assassinating a notorious mage warlord, Verve knows her skills are up to the challenge. But Verve's demons haunt her steps, and when her first foray into the village of Lotis, in the heart of the warlord's territory, ends in a drunken brawl, Verve realizes this mission requires a non-lethal approach. So when the leader of the village hires her for protection - despite the warnings of the pacifist healer mage, Alem - Verve seizes the opportunity. After all, protecting the village makes a great cover while she searches for her true target. But despite her hardened heart, in the village - and in Alem's company - she finds a cause worth fighting for. As the new guardian of the village of Lotis, Verve ferociously destroys the mage warbands assaulting the village. With Verve and Alem working as a team, Lotis becomes a haven for the powerless. Meanwhile, the unlikely allies grow closer, their new partnership fueling their attraction - and their wildly different attitudes. But when Verve's angry patron catches up to her, she's forced to choose a side or risk losing the man she loves. And while Verve may know how to survive, if she wants to thrive, she needs a little magic of her own. Assassin's Mercy is officially the first book in the Chaos Moon LGBTQ+ fantasy romance series, but each book stands alone. Beware: if you love badass, snarky heroines & sweet heroes, enemies to lovers, grumpy/sunshine slow-burn romances, slice-of-life fantasy, found families, and tragic pasts, Assassin's Mercy will heal your heart and become your new obsession. Don't say you weren't warned. Note: this book contains steamy bisexual romance