Sophie Clark is a graduate of Pitch Wars class of 2021 and was mentored by Emily Thiede (This Vicious Grace) and Lauren Blackwood (These Wicked Walls) while writing Cruel is the Light. She has a Masters degree in International Relations, and previously worked for the Australian Senate. She now resides in Tasmania, Australia, with a beautiful black and white Border Collie called Indy.>

Autorentext
Sophie Clark likes to say she writes fantasy featuring wounded girls with sharp edges, charming boys who fall for them anyhow, twisted gods, and other unholy things. She holds a master's degree in international relations from the University of Melbourne, and worked for the Australian Senate before leaving politics for good. She now resides in Tasmania, Australia, with a beautiful black-and-white Border collie called Indy.

Klappentext

**They say love conquers all . . . But can love win in a war between demons and exorcists? **

Or will it just tear them all apart . . . ?

THE EPIC AND SIZZLING YA ROMANTASY. SOON TO BE YOUR NEXT OBSESSION . . .

A brutal war between demons and humanity has raged across Europe for over a century. At its heart are two elite soldiers: Selene Alleva, a powerful exorcists trained at the prestigious Vatican Academy, and foot soldier, Jules Lacroix, unrivalled in battle.

When their paths cross, despite initial distrust - then unwelcome attraction - Jules and Selene discover a terrible secret at the heart of the holy Vatican City . . .

Soon Jules is forced to question everything he's ever known - including himself. And Selene, unable to ignore her growing feelings for Jules, must make an impossible choice between love and duty.

**Serpent and Dove meets Empire of the Vampire, with a star-crossed, enemies-to-lovers romance at its heart. Perfect for fans of Powerless, Fourth Wing and Divine Rivals. **

Zusammenfassung

SERPENT AND DOVE meets EMPIRE OF THE VAMPIRE in this epic and sizzling fantasy romance . . . Packed with danger, tension, temptation, secrets, page-turning mystery and reader-favourite tropes (including only-one-bed, knife-to-the-throat, close-proximity, fake-engagement and enemies-to-lovers), it's perfect for fans of FOURTH WING, POWERLESS and DIVINE RIVALS.

EPIC IS THEIR LOVE. ENDLESS IS THEIR POWER.

A brutal war between demons and humanity has raged across an alternate Europe for over a century. At its heart, two elite soldiers: Selene Alleva, a powerful exorcist running from a dark legacy, and orphan Jules Lacroix**,** recruited by the Vatican army and unrivalled in battle.

When their paths unexpectedly cross, despite initial distrust then unwelcome attraction Jules and Selene realise they can use each other to unlock the secrets of their pasts. But the truth suggests a sinister conspiracy at the heart of the Vatican . . .

With each new discovery, Jules is forced to question everything he's ever known including himself. And Selene, unable to ignore her growing feelings for Jules, must make an impossible choice between love and duty.

They say love conquers all, but can it win in a war between demons and exorcists or might it just tear them all apart . . ?