Burdened Bloodline

What's a little blood among brothers?

Reeling from the deadly events at Ogdam Oasis, Duchess Jacqueline Arienta Xavier is eager to leave the Duchy of Kwatalar behind. She rides to Pettraud, seeking aid from her allies and determined to convene a War Council.

As preparations for battle unfold, Jax is swept into her husband's family turmoil, meeting many of Perry's brothers for the first time. She soon learns that Duke Pettraud's health is failing, and the fight for his crown has turned ruthless. But within the castle's shadowed halls, Jax senses something far more sinister at play—dark forces stoking the flames of discord.

Stranded in a foreign duchy, Jax knows it's not a royal visit until someone ends up dead...

Discover who is family and who is foe in Burdened Bloodline, a Court of Mystery novel.

Experience more of Duchess Jacqueline's adventures in the Court of Mystery, an enchanting, cozy mystery saga.

The Ducal Detective
A Feast Most Foul
A Voyage of Vengeance
A Summit in Shadow
Throne of Threats
Paradise Plagued
Burdened Bloodline
Sovereign Sieged
Crown of Chaos
Harrowed Heir
Ravaged Reign
Innocence Imprisoned
Ardent Ascension
Eternal Empire