The Black Lotus: Book 1

It's 1752 and Melissa De Vire enters society for the first time. In her first night in society, she expects compliments, dances and the chance to meet her future husband. However in the course of one disastrous evening, she nearly ruins her reputation and falls for the handsome, young cad Justin De Vire. Captivated by him, Melissa seeks to learn more about the mysterious man, but Justin has his secrets and enemies and Melissa soon finds herself deep within his world.

Ensnared by the very things that Justin tries to keep her from, Melissa's world and life change beyond all recognition as she falls prey to the machinations of Justin's old enemy and into a world of dark secrets, magic and an ancient curse that could claim her forever.