Dark Lady's Chosen - Martin, Gail Z.

Treachery & blood magic threaten King Matris Drayke's hold on the throne he risked to everything to win. As the battle against a traitor lord comes to its final days, war, plague & betrayal bring Margolan to the brink of destruction. Civil war looms in Isencroft. In Dark Haven, Lord Jonmarc Vahanian has bargained his soul for vengeance.