"We all love monsters." Sorcha, a priestess raised in the confines of the Golden Citadel, knows nothing beyond her small sphere. Chosen at birth to be the vessel for the Saint, a living extension of an ancient god, she's had every desire fulfilled. No one truly believes she will be called on to perform the magic necessary to resurrect him. But war rages on the continent and a terrible horde marches toward the citadel. As cities burn and kingdoms fall, a rumor spreads—the Empire of the White Snake is searching for the Saint. Adrian, the infamous Wolf, has secured one brutal victory after another for the empire. The leader of an elite force, he's been tasked with finding the woman capable of resurrecting a myth. However, time is running out as a mysterious illness threatens the life of the Empress he's sworn to protect. Together they will face danger and have their loyalties tested. Choices must be made—is Sorcha the woman the temple raised her to be? Is Adrian the monster the empire created? Only the Saint can decide. The Blood and Rubies suggested reading order: Sacrament and Smoke: a Blood and Rubies Prequel Short Story - the origins of the Saint - The Dead Saint: Book One of Blood and Rubies - the beginning of Sorcha and Adrian's story - Steel and Starlight: a Blood and Rubies Novella - introducing Daphne and Finian who play a crucial role in the second book - The Dead Saint: Book Two of Blood and Rubies - the conclusion of Sorcha and Adrian's story *The Dead Saint ends on a cliffhanger which will be resolved in The Living Saint. This series contains adult themes and a full list of trigger warnings can be found on my site.