Night of Blood and Beauty

Night of Blood and Beauty

About the Book:

Title: Night of Blood and Beauty (A Companion Novella to The Order of the Crystal Daggers) | Author: C.S. Johnson | Pages: 76 | Genre: Historical Fiction

Book Description:

On a mission with high stakes and hidden passion, one man and one woman take a chance on a reckless choice.

Constantinople, 1845

Amir Qureshi knew his life would never be the same the day he met Naděžda Ollerton-Cerná, much to his chagrin. With her sharp wit and brazen charm, Naděžda is as infuriating as she is irresistible, and Amir cannot stop himself from falling in love with her—even though they can never be together.

As an ally to the Order of the Crystal Daggers, under the command of Naděžda’s indominable mother, Amir knows there is no place for love in the life of a spy.

When they are sent to Constantinople to investigate a missing shipment of weapons, Naděžda’s life is endangered, and Amir races to save her, knowing he cannot deny his heart any longer. But Amir is not the only one who is keeping secrets ...

Night of Blood and Beauty is a companion novella to The Order of the Crystal Daggers, a historical spy romance series from C. S. Johnson.

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My Review:

C.S. Johnson writes so well and fluidly! Night of Blood and Beauty will transport you to another place with a mix of cultures and another time - Constantinople 1845. There's spying, lying, kidnapping, and more in this romantic adventure. The characters' thoughts and feelings seem so real. The dialogue is natural. The only thing that didn't seem realistic was Naděžda casually talking while being stitched up.

This is a bittersweet prequel novella and the characters will become better known in the series. If you like historical fiction with rebels, spies, and romance, then you'll enjoy The Order of the Crystal Daggers!

Disclosure: I received an eARC of this book and this is my honest and voluntary review.

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Beauty's Curse & Beauty's Quest 
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About the Author:

C.S. Johnson

C.S. Johnson is the author of several young adult novels, including sci-fi and fantasy adventures such as the Starlight Chronicles series, the Once Upon a Princess saga, and the Divine Space Pirates trilogy. With a gift for sarcasm and an apologetic heart, she currently lives in Atlanta with her family.

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