Poison in the Blood

Magic, mystery and romance. In the Emily Chronicles, Robyn Bachar spins "a wonderfully imaginative tale that begs a re-read just so that every detail and nuance can be savored" (RT Book Reviews).

She is honey to his throat…but one sweet taste could part them forever…

Banished from home while her husband adjusts to life as an immortal, blood-drinking chronicler, Emily Black is homesick, heartsick and struggling under the constant sensory barrage of a city drenched in ancient magic. When an old friend asks for her aid in solving a string of murders, she welcomes the distraction, despite the danger.

Justine Dubois is grateful for a seer's help, and more understanding than anyone of Emily's plight. As a guardian, Justine commands respect; as a woman, her magic is considered inferior. Together, they are determined to prove their worth to London's magicians, starting with solving these murders—with maybe a bit of matchmaking on the side.

Long before he met his soul mate, Michael Black made a commitment to join the Order of St. Jerome. He will live forever, forced to watch the woman he loves age and die. As Emily hunts the murderer, Michael struggles to protect her. But if he loses control of his hunger, the greatest threat to her safety could be Michael himself.

Note: This edition contains the novella The Importance of Being Emily.

What reviewers are saying about the Emily Chronicles:

"If Agatha Christie included paranormal elements in her house party murder mysteries, the results would have probably been something similar to Bachar's short story. The Importance of Being Emily has all of the hallmarks of a traditional historical romance, including very conservative beliefs about a woman's "place". However, the story is absolutely doused in occult magic, vampires, mind readers and other sorts of magic. This is a wonderfully imaginative tale that begs a re-read just so that every detail and nuance can be savored." –RT Book Reviews, 4 1/2 Stars

"The second installment of the Emily Chronicles brings fans right back into the dark, imaginative world of a London filled with magic and the fascinating characters who control it. ... Bachar keeps the plot moving along nicely, and her inventiveness makes the world of this story come to life." –RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars