'A lyrical Gothic ode to queerness, polyamory, and violence. 'Gibson’s lush prose will transport readers to a sumptuous and provocative world that is openly queer and unabashedly sexual.'- Booklist 'Perfect for readers interested in creative, gritty, and steamy horror retellings.'- Library Journal Gibson balances mournful gothic possession with heartfelt emotional authenticity for a thrilling ride from start to finish.'- Tori Bovalino, author of Not Good for Maidens ' A Dowry of Blood is a delectable jewel of a tale, shimmering with dark, beautiful prose. A dark triumph.”- Mary McMyne, author of The Book of Gothel The horror-pulsing and beautiful-comes as much from Constanta’s insights into her husband’s psychology as it does from bloodlust. “Seductive, lyrical, and rich with period detail, this daring retelling casts the Harkers' story aside to follow Dracula's medieval bride and her tangled romance with his consorts over the centuries. ' A Dowry of Blood is an intoxicating perfume that lingers - an undying love story where beauty and horror clasp hands.' - Rachel Gillig, author of One Dark Window A Dowry of Blood left me breathless.'- Alexis Henderson, author The Year of the Witching

'A thrilling and seductive Gothic rife with spine-tingling tension and dark romance.

it will haunt you in the best possible way.'- Genevieve Gornichec, author of The Witch's Heart 'A dizzying nightmare of a romance that will leave you aching, angry and ultimately hopeful.'- Hannah Whitten, author of For the Wolf 'Stunningly gorgeous and devastatingly romantic, you won't want to miss this one!'- Katee Robert, author of Neon Gods This is a Dracula retelling unlike any other - undeniable and unforgettable.'- Rose Szabo, author of What Big Teeth 'A powerful take of possession and liberation.

'- Lyndall Clipstone, author of Lakesedge

A Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson