himself falling into old habits to secure his protection—only to discover that Imara is not the easy target he thought she’d be. Though she has dark secrets of her own, her kindness, sharp wit, and even her ruthlessness surprise and delight him at every turn.

With Imara at his side, Astarion begins to understand that life has much more to offer than just surviving. His path toward healing won’t be an easy one, but he is determined to use his newfound freedom to reclaim his body—and his mind—so that he may finally begin to live again.

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Book 2:

Eager to begin their life together, Astarion and Imara embark on their journey to the Underdark with thousands of vampires under their care, but their exciting new adventure proves perilous when life below ground turns out to be much more difficult than they'd expected.

They soon discover that earning their freedom was only the first step toward becoming the people they wish to be, and that neither their happiness nor their love are guaranteed. Faced with seemingly never-ending hardships and danger, betrayals, and the burdens of leadership, their future together becomes uncertain.

To ensure that their love will weather the centuries to come, they must work together to find a way through the darkness.

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Book 3:

After years of careful planning and preparation, Astarion and Imara finally take control of the city of Skullport. At last, their dreams of providing a safe haven for the vampires under their care is within reach, but securing an alliance with the City of Splendors proves to be much more complicated than they'd anticipated. Soon they find themselves drawn into the mire of Waterdhavian politics, where enemies and betrayal lie in wait around every corner.

In the face of political machinations, a mountain filled with horrors, and revelations big and small, they must stay true to themselves—and their love—in order to finally enjoy the life of peace and happiness they've worked so hard to build.

There are alliances to make, enemies to eliminate, monsters to kill, and battles to be won, but they have each longed to deepen their relationship in one very particular way, and though the timing has never been quite right, they're both beginning to wonder if the wrong time may actually be the perfect time...

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Book 4:

Decades after defeating the Absolute, Astarion and Imara have settled into the life of happiness and luxury they built for themselves. Ruling their city keeps them busy and content, but when they are offered a new quest, they find themselves all too eager to be on the road and adventuring once more.

Though their quest will be long and tedious, they are determined to make the most of their time away from the burdens of leadership. From making love in the temples of neglectful gods to hunting Bhaalists and exploring Evereska at long last, they ensure their journey is one of enjoyment, not just duty.

But as they make their way across the continent, their adventure brings unexpected revelations, forcing them to confront haunting echoes of the past, and in order to complete their quest, sacrifices must be made—and they may never be the same.

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