A Harlot Betrothed — Jade Alters

A harlot knows there's only one rule...Never fall in love, but especially not with a Lord.Céleste knew her heart was doomed from the moment roguishly-handsome playboy Lawrence D'Armory swept into her life at the Red Lantern. Son of arguably the most prominent family in New Orleans, she knew the future held no promise for them.Unfortunately for Céleste, she's not only fallen in love, but she discovers she's pregnant with his child. As Lord Lawrence grapples with conflicting loyalties, torn between love and the expectations of his prestigious family, Céleste finds solace and unexpected passion where she least suspected.But as Céleste navigates the complexity of her emotions, she and her friend Ravenna mistakenly uncover a hidden world of spirits and magic that pulses beneath the surface of their city, where a malevolent force lurks in the shadows.Can she and Ravenna harness their magical abilities to overcome the encroaching darkness? And will love conquer all, or will the shadows consume them and everyone they love?The Secrets of Storyville DUET is Now Complete! Poised against the mystical backdrop of Storyville, New Orleans in 1907, in the nation's only legal red-light district, A Harlot Betrothed is part historical mystery, part-suspense but as always, full of steamy paranormal romance. Intended for mature readers.