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Rise of the GodsVardor's Destiny

Time for Monsters
by Bella Blair
Rise of the Gods: Vardor's Destiny (Time for Monsters) by Bella Blair
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Fated to a Goddess. Bound to a Mortal.

Roweena

I am supposed to be a wife. A countess.

A silent, obedient, proper woman, devoted to a husband I do not love.

My father has already signed away my fate, selling me to the Earl of Dunmere, Thomas Ashford, a man who smiles at me in public but speaks of locking me away behind closed doors.

I know what awaits me after the wedding.

A life in a gilded cage—if I am lucky. A madhouse if I am not.

Then he comes.

A barbarian, a warlord out of ancient legend, brutal and terrifying. He rips me from the altar before I can say my vows, cutting through the wedding guests like they are nothing, black eyes burning with madness.

He tells me I belong to him.

That I have always belonged to him.

I think he is insane.

And yet, for the first time in my life, I am not trapped.

For the first time, I see a path that does not end with a locked door and a stolen life.

Because this warrior, this brutal, terrifying man, offers me something I have never dared hope for.

Freedom.

But freedom comes with a price.

Vardor

My life belonged to a goddess. For centuries, I fought in her name and conquered in her honor. Yet when she deemed me unworthy, she cast me into oblivion. I should have hated her. I should have forgotten her.

But I never did.

Then she returned to me—not as the goddess I had worshipped, but as a mortal woman named Roweena. Flesh and blood. Soft and untamed. Everything Vaelora had never been.

She awakens something in me I thought was long dead. But she is not meant to last.

Because Roweena is more than she appears. And when the moment comes, I will have to make a terrible choice.

Mature Novel

  • Romance
  • Historical Romance
  • Monster Romance
  • Alpha Male Romance
  • Ancient Gods
  • Fated Mates
  • Regency Romance
  • Barbarian Romance
  • Ancient Egypt Romance

Monsters have always existed. They walk amongst us or live in the shadows. Hungering. Craving. Looking for love. Are you ready to meet these swoon-worthy specters and creatures of the night? It’s time for monsters…

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FantasyRomanceHistorical FictionMonster RomanceFated MatesMythologyRegencyEgyptian Mythology
Release date: April 10, 2025

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Bella Blair

Bella Blair’s stories whisk readers away to distant galaxies where romance and adventure collide in the most unexpected ways. Originally hailing from Berlin, Germany, Bella now calls Phoenix, Arizona home, where she draws on her diverse cultural experiences to craft vivid, thrilling, and deeply passionate narratives.

Her debut novel, The High Commander's Mate, launched in 2021, set the tone for a prolific career that would see her pen over 40 books, including the much-loved Intergalactic Alliance series. With each new release, Bella builds a universe brimming with strong, complex characters and sizzling chemistry, exploring themes of love, loyalty, and discovery across the cosmos.

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But Bella's talents extend beyond the written page. She is also the co-host of the award-winning podcast Breaking the Glass Slipper, where she dives deep into the role of women in speculative fiction, giving a voice to strong female characters and the writers who create them. This passion for representation shapes much of her own work, where the heroes and heroines are never just bystanders to the action—they are the heartbeat of the story, driving it forward with their courage and determination.

In her downtime, Bella enjoys long walks with her German Shepherd, Dexter, and cherishing moments with her husband, who is refreshingly unalien-like in a world she fills with extraterrestrial encounters. A lover of animals, she also tends to her spoiled felines, all while continuing to share her creative journey with her fans through her blog and social media.

With Bella Blair, every page turned is an invitation to escape into a world where the stakes are high, the love is fierce, and the adventure never ends.

Time for Monsters

Time for Monsters consists of 7 total books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

Clutching Cthulhu's Pearls (Time for Monsters)
Unrated
A Victorian Demon's Guide to London, Love, and Being a Hero (Time for Monsters)
Unrated
Rise of the Gods: Vardor's Destiny (Time for Monsters)
⧗ 9.00 / 1
Seduced by the Shedu (Time for Monsters)
Unrated
Shiver Me Satyr (Time for Monsters)
Unrated
Taken by the Ripper: A Time for Monsters Romance (Time for Monsters)
⧗ 8.00 / 1
Seduced in Sleepy Hollow: A time For Monsters Romance (Time for Monsters)
⧗ 8.00 / 1


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