House of Earth and Blood

Why these tropes fit

A grief-stricken woman driven to avenge her murdered friends partners with a fallen angel enslaved to the archangels to hunt a demon terrorizing Crescent City, their forced close collaboration on the high-stakes investigation sparking a sizzling, angsty romance.

Evidence from the source

• High Heat: “With unforgettable characters, sizzling romance, and page-turning suspense” source
• Strong Heroine: “Bryce finds herself at the heart of the investigation. She’ll do whatever it takes to avenge their deaths.” source
• Tortured Hero: “Hunt Athalar is a notorious Fallen angel, now enslaved to the Archangels he once attempted to overthrow. His brutal skills and incredible strength have been set to one purpose—to assassinate his boss’s enemies, no questions asked.” source
• Quest: “help Bryce find the murderer, and his freedom will be within reach. As Bryce and Hunt dig deep into Crescent City’s underbelly, they discover a dark power that threatens everything and everyone they hold dear” source

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