A Game of Hearts and Heists: A Steamy Lesbian Fantasy Romance (Girl Games Book 1)
Ruby Roe
4.4
House of Crimson Kisses: Kingdom of Immortal Lovers, Book 2
by Ruby RoeCategory
About this book
Once upon a time, a vampire fell in love with a hunter… The trials for the heir of the city have begun, and the stakes have never been higher. Red, a hunter, is struggling with her growing hunger for blood and the truth of her identity. Octavia Beaumont, one of the original three vampires, is determined to win the trials and take control of the city. But as Red and Octavia navigate deadly challenges and political machinations, they must also confront the lies and betrayals that have shaped their past. Memories have been stolen. Secrets have been kept. And the line between love and hate has never been more blurred. As the trials progress, Red and Octavia's bond grows stronger, but so does the target on their backs. Enemies lurk in every shadow, and even allies can no longer be trusted. To survive the trials and uncover the truth... They must decide how much they're willing to sacrifice. Confront the monsters they've become. And embrace a destiny that could destroy everything they hold dear. But in a world where blood is power and love is a weakness, can Red and Octavia emerge victorious? Or will their secrets be their undoing? This is a dark and steamy lesbian vampire romance with a generous dose of enemies-to-lovers, fated mates, and political intrigue. Featuring a snarky dhampir heroine and a morally grey vampire queen. Contains mature content. A complete list of content warnings can be found on the author's website.
Available Formats
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What readers are saying
ManhattanExceptional series - Must Read
"I don't know where to begin as my mind is still reeling from this book and my heart is shattered knowing I have to wait for book 3. Well-written - I think maybe 2 typos and a couple missing commas in the entire book. This is extremely rare in the age of authors thinking they can edit their own books or have their bestie proof-read and call that editing. This series is clearly not being written by AI as it is an orginal story in the fantasy trope of vampires and hunters. My first thought when reading the overview was, "more of the same, but I'm bored and will try a sample." I'm glad I did. It's not more of the same, it's a funny, heart-rending, adventure filled with tragedy and steamy lesbian scenes (that are clearly written by a lesbian). I will say there are times that one of the characters makes me want to snack sense into her and that we all saw the ending to this book coming (including most lead characters). A quite infuriatingly well-crafted ending, I must admit. If you want all of that plus deep character development, an exquitely crafted plot, and a great companion to a cup of coffee (or glass of wine), curled on your favorite reading chair, buy this book. I did and it was money well spent. Ms. Roe, I expect a similar caliber of writing in the next book that I expect will be worth the wait. You earned a fan and new follower. I'm going to try your other series since you insist I not be a brat and wait patiently for my reward. ["
August 16, 2024 Verified Purchase
AshleyAm I the only one who had to start and finish this in the same day because it was so good? DAMN
"If you're reading the reviews because you are debating about getting into this series and already looked at the reviews from the first book and want to see what others said about the second, this is your sign to BUY IT. I read through the first book in a couple weeks. I read this book in 24 hours. It would have been finished sooner if I didn't have adult responsibilities to take care of but even then, got an oil change today and read this book while waiting. Cooking dinner, read it while the food was in the air fryer. This series just sucks you right in. And you need to know everything that is going to happen next. There was no "let me read a chapter and go to bed". No, it was finish this book and then I can start the next one, who needs sleep! Ruby Roe is absolutely exceptional in her writing, does a great job building scenes and really getting your heart to ache. I laughed, I teared up, and I'm happy we finally learned the memories that were taken away! I'm also very glad I purchased the third book when I purchased this so I didn't have to wait to find out what Red decided to do (even tho we all know what she's going to do lol) Seriously such an incredible series. It's like vampire diaries mixed with 50 shades of grey + lesbians! They need to make this into a movie ! ["
November 27, 2025 Verified Purchase
