{"product_id":"terror-at-the-gates-9781464239656","title":"Terror at the Gates","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe first in a seductive new romantasy series from #1 \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author Scarlett St. Clair. Banished and betrayed, Lilith rises from the shadows of her past to claim forbidden power--and a destiny written in blood and desire.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eShe is the beginning and the end.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eShe is peace and chaos.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eShe is terror knocking at the gates.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEstranged from her powerful family, Lilith Leviathan finds refuge in Nineveh, a district in the city of Eden devoted to sin. There, she uses her magic to steal for a living, attracting the attention of the five governing families as well as the church, which expects women to remain pious and silent. When Lilith comes into possession of a beautiful blade, she thinks all her worries are over...until her usual buyer dies while inspecting it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrantic, Lilith turns to the only man who can help her: Zahariev, head of the Zareth family and ruler of Nineveh. His currency is information, and his power is extortion, though he's always had a soft spot for Lilith. But when the dagger appears, he isn't sure he can protect her from what's to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTogether, they embark on a mission to discover the true power running their world. As their lives intertwine, Lilith realizes Zahariev is more than just a friend, but their devotion to each other is a threat--to the truth, to the church, and to those who want to tear it all down.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for fans of: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrenemies to lovers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow burn, but the sexual tension is...toe-curling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHe falls first\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeo-noir mafia fantasy vibes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"In this sumptuous and steamy dark fantasy, bestseller St. Clair reimagines Eden as an intensely patriarchal, über-religious society... Determined to make her own way, (Lilith) relies on her power over men's desire to steal the things she needs--but, for some reason, gorgeous Zahariev is constantly in her path and swooping in to clean up her messes... A promising series launch.\" - \u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Scarlett St Clair\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Bloom Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/08\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeries:\u003c\/b\u003e Blood of Lilith #1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 496\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.05lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.10h x 5.40w x 1.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781464239656","brand":"Bloom Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44365789134985,"sku":"9781464239656","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/9240\/6921\/files\/img_4921ac76-7275-4fe7-9d50-7d4b0e023134.jpg?v=1751345123","url":"https:\/\/sonsanddaughtersbooks.com\/products\/terror-at-the-gates-9781464239656","provider":"Sons and Daughters Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}