Founded on Blood and Magic: The House of Ward Book One

Kate dies and wakes in a morgue with no pulse, strange new abilities, and no memory of what happened. A vampire she doesn't trust tells her he's her only chance to survive. To understand her transformation, she must enter a hidden world governed by blood-bound laws, ancient magic, and dangerous secrets. Kate has always been sensitive to emotions and attuned to things that shouldn't exist, but spent her life pretending to be ordinary. Now she's something not quite human, with powers she doesn't understand. As she unravels the mystery of what she's become, she discovers a hidden world built on ancient magic, uneasy alliances, and blood-bound laws. Survival means adapting—even if that means embracing what she fears becoming. This contemporary paranormal fantasy explores hidden power, self-discovery, and found family. The story combines atmospheric worldbuilding with a character-driven narrative that balances danger and warmth, appealing to readers who enjoy slow-burn supernatural stories with strong female leads.